Hydrocephalus What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up in the skull and causes the brain to swell. The name means […]
Radiation therapy for pituitary tumors Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays or particles to kill tumor cells. This type of treatment is given by a doctor […]
Cervical Disc Herniations Millions of people suffer from neck, shoulder, and arm pain. While there are numerous conditions that can result in this type of pain, […]
Why are brain tumor headaches worse in the morning? Headache is the most common symptom of brain tumors. Although the brain itself feels no pain, other […]
What is Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma is a type of brain cancer. It’s the most common type of malignant brain tumor among adults. And it is usually very […]
Hypothalamus and pituitary gland relationship It’s no secret your brain is one busy place—neurons move at incredible speeds, synapses are constantly firing, blood is pumping, and […]
Stroke prevention tips The AHA/ASA classification broadly characterizes stroke into the following four broad subtypes: Central nervous system (CNS) infarction (including ischemic stroke and silent infarction): […]
Congenital Brain Tumor Congenital brain tumors (CBTs), defined as tumors presenting within 60 days after birth. Congenital central nervous system (CNS) tumors are rare. The incidence […]
Medulloblastoma Does it Have Treatment What is medulloblastoma? Medulloblastoma is a malignant (cancerous) brain tumor that arises from the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance, […]
Do not be afraid of brain tumors Symptoms of brain tumors Most brain tumors don’t require immediate intervention. You most likely have several days or longer to find […]
Characteristics of lumbar herniated disc pain Lumbar herniated disc pain Symptoms of a lumbar herniated disc vary widely—from moderate pain in the back and buttock to widespread numbness […]