What is Meningioma?
February 1, 2023 3:30 pm Leave your thoughtsMeningioma is a slow growing and usually benign tumor arising from the membranes that surround the brain. They cause some...
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Brain Tumor Treatment
January 26, 2023 3:27 pm Leave your thoughtsBrain tumor treatment depends on the factors such as the type, location and size of the tumor, as well as...
Brain Cancer Symptoms and Treatment
January 18, 2023 11:20 pm 2 CommentsBrain cancer includes tumors that originate from the surrounding tissues and grow into the skull, along with tumors that form...
FAQ about Brain Tumors
January 11, 2023 1:06 pm Leave your thoughtsWe have compiled faq about brain tumors for you. Here are the most frequently asked questions and answers about brain...
Types of Brain Tumors
December 23, 2022 5:15 pm Leave your thoughtsTypes of brain tumors… Brain tumors are cells that grow uncontrollably in the skull area. These tumors can form inside...
Brain Tumors
December 21, 2022 6:54 pm 2 CommentsBrain tumors are tumors which take origin from brain tissue or its outer coverings (membranes), skull bone or malignant (cancerous)...
Aneurysms
December 21, 2022 6:56 pm Leave your thoughtsCerebral (brain) aneurysms are sacs (dilatations) of the brain vessels (arteries) mostly at the branching points (bifurcation, trifurcation). They are...
Spina Bifida Surgery (Split Cord)
December 21, 2022 7:01 pm Leave your thoughtsSpina Bifida Surgery Spina bifida means ‘defect in spine and spinal cord’ and is present in babies at birth. Spina...
Spasticity Surgery
December 21, 2022 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsSpasticity Surgery Spasticiy can be defined as increased muscle tone and is generally asociated with pain and discomfort. Spasticity results...
Pain Surgery (Spinal Cord Neurostimulator Implantation)
December 21, 2022 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsWhat is pain surgery? Pain is a physiological response to noxious stimuli and part of the body’s self defence mechanism....
Comprehensive Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
December 21, 2022 6:59 pm Leave your thoughtsWhat is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)? Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat certain neurological conditions...
Epilepsy Surgery
December 21, 2022 6:58 pm 1 CommentWhat is epilepsy surgery? Seizure is a single episode of uncontrolled discharge of one group of brain cells (neurons) whereas...