Health Articles

Lateral Meningocele Syndrome - Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Lateral meningocele syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that mainly affects the spinal cord and results in various signs and symptoms. Read below.

Brain Hemorrhage - Easy to Prevent but Hard to Recover

This article highlights a common, and fatal condition called brain hemorrhage. It includes the importance of blood pressure as a causative factor. It explains the measures to assess and treat the condition.

Diastematomyelia: Splitting of the Spinal Cord

Diastematomyelia is a condition in which a part of the spinal cord is split into two parts. The article covers in brief the causes and treatment.

What Causes Hydrocephalus & Treatments

Abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, which can result in brain damage or death, is called hydrocephalus. Read the article to know more.

Pineal Tumors - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Pineal tumors are tumors that occur in the pineal gland. Read this article to know more about pineal tumors.

Relationship Between Sleep Deprivation and Alzheimer’s Disease

Changes in sleeping patterns are common in people with Alzheimer's disease. Sleep deprivation can also cause Alzheimer's disease. Read to know more.

Recovery Time After a Brain Stent Surgery

This article discusses brain stent surgery and the time taken for complete recovery. Continue reading to know more.

Retrosigmoid Craniotomy - Advantages, Operative Steps, Complications and Post-operative Instructions

Retrosigmoid craniotomy refers to the procedure of gaining access to the back of the skull and performing the neurosurgical treatment for the patient.

Rhizotomy: Types, Risks, and Complications

Rhizotomy means the sectioning of nerve roots that cause pain and muscle spasms. It is also called ablation or neurotomy.

Posterior Fossa Decompression - Indications and Procedure

Posterior fossa decompression minimizes the pressure on the cerebellum and spinal cord. Refer to this article to know in detail.