A brain tumor is categorized by mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain. It can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). However, even if the tumor is benign, the dangers might still persist as space in the human skull is limited. Moreover, as this tumor grows in size, it can interfere with the…
Stroke is one of the lethal diseases closely associated with diabetes. Multiple studies have shown that people with diabetes are more prone to stroke than people without diabetes. Diabetes increases the risk of getting stroke by 1.5 times. Diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce and use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that maintains the…
What is spine fusion surgery? Spinal fusion is a surgery used to address issues with the small bones in the spine (vertebrae). It is a “welding” measure. The fundamental thought is to meld at least two vertebrae with the goal that they recuperate into a solitary, strong bone. This is done to take out excruciating movement…
A brain tumor is generally described as the uncontrolled and progressive growth of abnormal cell mass in the brain. Atypical growth of cells (tumors) can cause an increase in pressure inside the skull. This can be life-threatening and damage the brain. Many different types of brain tumors exist among which some are cancerous (malignant) while…
A brain aneurysm, also known as intracranial aneurysm or cerebral aneurysm, is a medical condition that occurs when a weak spot in the wall of the blood vessel inside the brain bulges out and fills with blood. It is like a berry hanging on a stem. Sometimes, a brain aneurysm leaks or ruptures, and bleeding…
We have all experienced headaches at some point in our lives and most of them are not a cause of concern. A headache that seems a little more painful than usual and feels different from a typical tension headache or migraine can be an alarming situation of having a serious health condition. There can be…
Neurointervention, also known as interventional neuroradiology or endovascular neurosurgery, is a medical speciality that involves using minimally invasive techniques and fluoroscopic guidance to diagnose and treat various neurological conditions and vascular disorders of the brain, spine, and head and neck. It is similar to interventional cardiology; in this, the treatment is done using specialized catheters,…
Brain hemorrhage, a type of stroke, is a condition in which an artery in the brain bursts, causing bleeding. This uncontrolled bleeding may occur within the brain or anywhere within the parts of the brain and skull. Brain hemorrhages may be categorized into different types, based on their location which are illustrated below: Subdural hemorrhage…
What is Electromyography? Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure that examines the health condition of muscles, motor neurons, and nerve cells that control the muscles. These motor neurons transmit electrical signals due to which muscles contract and relax. The work of an EMG is to translate these signals into graphs or numbers, thus helping doctors…
The spinal cord is the most crucial and delicate part of our nervous system. It consists of a cluster of sensory nerves, which are responsible for sending messages from the brain to other parts of the body and vice versa, and hence play an important role in the movement and autonomic and sensory functions of…
