A tumor within the brain compartment of the skull (cranium) often concerns most people but not all tumors are cancerous. Nevertheless these non-cancerous tumors can sometimes be very serious and even lead to life-threatening complications when it is large and presses against other parts of the brain. An acoustic neuroma is >> Read More ...
Around 800,000 Americans suffer with a stroke every year and it results in approximately 130,000 deaths. A stroke is the fourth most common cause of death in the United States. Even in cases which are not deadly, a large proportion of people who suffer with a stroke become physically disabled permanently. Contrary to >> Read More ...
The brain is safely encased within the hard bony skull and further protected by surrounding fluid which acts as a shock absorber. Despite these protective mechanisms, brain injury can still occur even if there is no penetration of the skull. This is known as traumatic brain inury and there are different grades of severity. >> Read More ...
Fibromyalgia affects approximately 2 out of every 100 Americans with women being about 7 times more likely to suffer with it than men. The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown and there is not cure for it as yet. Medication may help along with counseling but no single treatment is effective for all the symptoms. >> Read More ...
What is autism? Autism is a condition where there is impaired neurodevelopment to the extent that it affects communication, social interaction and intellectual development. A broad range of compromised behaviors related to abnormal brain development, are classified as autism or more correctly autism spectrum disorder >> Read More ...
Nerves run throughout the body, carrying signals to and from the brain and spinal cord. When there is any injury to the body there is always a risk that a nerve may be damaged. This can be either temporary or permanent depending on the type and severity of nerve injury. It may give rise to varying signs and symptoms >> Read More ...
Whiplash is one of the most common consequences of a motor vehicle collision. It may not always be immediately evident after a car accident. In fact the symptoms usually arise after 24 hours and can last for months but it is not common for whiplash to lead to chronic problems. People with previous neck injuries or >> Read More ...
Aneurysms can occur anywhere in the body but are particularly dangerous when it arises in areas like the brain. It can even lead to death in these instances. Since aneurysms that are unruptured usually do not cause any signs or symptoms, a person could have a brain aneurysm for long periods of time without knowing it. >> Read More ...
Meningitis can be a serious disease in both children and adults. It kills approximately 500 Americans every year and some 4,000 cases are reported in the United States annually. Sometimes drug allergies, toxins, autoimmune diseases and cancer can cause meningitis. However, most meningitis cases are due to infections, >> Read More ...
Strokes can strike suddenly and often without any warning. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and claims approximately 140,000 lives annually. Every year there are some 800,000 stroke cases among Americans. While it cannot always be avoided, there are many risk factors that increase the chance of >> Read More ...
