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09th October 2009
Tumor Surgery In India Surgery for Brain Tumor Treatment of a brain tumor depends on its location and type. When possible, the tumor is removed surgically. Some brain tumors can be removed with little or no damage to the brain. Surgery is the treatme... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia09th October 2009
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery India Deep Brain Stimulation Deep Brain Stimulation uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device called a neurostimulator—similar to a heart pacemaker and approximately the size of a stopwatch—to deli... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia24th September 2009
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer serious, permanent damage to their brains because of traumatic head injury. Survivors of brain trauma are often left with long-term damage to their ability to think and to learn, to remember and plan, and... Read >
Author: Royane Real24th August 2009
There is no doubt in the world that a parent wants to do anything and everything humanly possible to assist their new born baby’s brain development. Years ago, it didn’t matter where you went, there would not be so many books on shelves and articles i... Read >
Author: srini02nd August 2009
HGH stands for human growth hormone and as the name suggests, it is responsible for making humans grow.
What is HGH?
HGH is a complex protein that is made up of 191 amino acids. The main function of this hormone is to enable the liver to produce Ins... Read >
Author: Luzia29th July 2009
Ginkgo is the world’s oldest living species of tree, seemingly identical fossils being known from rocks as old as 200 million years. Ginkgo has been used in traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Ginkgo leaves also conta... Read >
Author: clickfor09th June 2009
Many prospective climbers as the question "Why is it that a few tourists die on Kilimanjaro. What action should I take to avoid altitude sickness and make sure I am not one of them?"
Be fit and take your assent slowly whilst drinking a lot of water. A... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer06th June 2009
Brain Injury - One of the most serious injuries requiring immediate and professional attention involves a trauma to the head or brain. If ignored or left untreated for even a short period of time, head injuries may result in permanent and severe neural da... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th May 2009
Cerebral Palsy was first identified in 1860 by William Little who was a surgeon. The condition became known as Little's disease. It appears that the variant of Cerebral Palsy that he identified is what we new call Diplegia. Diplegia, or paralysis of corre... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th April 2009
Alzheimer's disease is a form of brain damage strongly associated with increasing age and is aggravated by several underlying factors such as chronic inflammation, oxidative stress (free radical damage), toxic metal accumulation and poor blood circulation... Read >
Author: Keith Scott MD12th March 2009
Now that we have reviewed the general treatments for brain and nerve health, we will address unique treatments for individual disorders. Let me stress that until enough of the general treatments are accomplished, including good diet, heavy doses of B vit... Read >
Author: Stan Gardner, M.D.12th March 2009
Now that we have reviewed the general treatments for brain and nerve health, we will address unique treatments for individual disorders. Let me stress that until enough of the general treatments are accomplished, including good diet, heavy doses of B vit... Read >
Author: Stan Gardner, M.D.23rd February 2009
Car accidents are claiming more and more lives as the years pass by. In fact, it has become one of the leading causes of death in the nation. Studies also prove its inevitability and its common occurrence.
There are many car accident injury laws which ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group30th January 2009
If you are looking for anti aging tips and information, there is plenty to be had. You know that changes in your appearance, as we age, can be something unwanted. An improper diet, lifestyle, aging, and using the wrong body chemicals can accelerate agin... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva09th January 2009
Head Injuries
Head injury describes any trauma to the head that may lead to the injury of the brain, scalp, or skull.
Usually, a head injury is very difficult to deal with as it has great effects on its victims that may remain for a long time, or ev... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group07th January 2009
While ischemic strokes happen when the blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, a hemorrhagic stroke is caused when there is bleeding into brain tissue that kills blood cells.
A cerebral hemorrhage can take several forms:
• Intracerebra... Read >
Author: Alien07th January 2009
A brain abscess is an infection in the brain that is encapsulated (confined within its own area) and localized to one or more areas inside of the brain. This condition may cause problems with the brain and spinal cord function. Brain abscesses can occur i... Read >
Author: Alien01st December 2008
Our skulls have been specifically designed to protect one of the most important elements of our body, our brains, but even with its extra hard, naturally protective sheath, a mild bump to the head can lead to disorientation, memory loss, severe disability... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid24th November 2008
Columbia, MO- While most of us sleep, they stand guard. While we drive to work, they search for roadside IED�s. While we raid the fridge for snacks, they hunt for terrorists. �They� are U.S. soldiers and Marines. The Department of Defense reports th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st November 2008
The relationship between obesity and illness in adults has been shown to be a worldwide epidemic. Obesity and illness can be seen around the globe. Being overweight can effect anyone from any walk of life - men or women, rich or poor, adult or child. N... Read >
Author: pharris111th November 2008
However most types of cancers can be beaten, if you catch it up soon enough, and even if you don't there are new treatments coming out by the minute everyday that will help you fight and successfully beat cancer. There are however some types of cancers th... Read >
Author: stbotanica27th October 2008
Dallas, TX � Every second a person in the world suffers a devastating stroke. In the United States, over 600,000 people experience strokes every year and the total number of stroke survivors is estimated by authorities to be more than four million. The ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st October 2008
Older adults may be able to preserve and improve their memories and ward off stroke by eating more non-fried fish, researchers reported in the latest issue of Neurology.
The have found that older adults whose diets include three or more weekly helping... Read >
Author: Martin Mak17th October 2008
This actually happened. During a party a lady stumbled and fell. It seemed to be nothing serious and the lady got up and refused her friends' offer to call paramedics. She said that she has slipped because of her new shoes. The lady adjusted her clothes a... Read >
17th October 2008
Muenke Syndrome, also known as FGFR3-related craniosynostosis. Muenke syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by the early closure of certain bones of the skull (coronal synostosis), which affects the shape of the head and face. Many people with ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd September 2008
For a long period of time it was believed that fluoride is good for the health especially for the teeth. But there were researches and studies that say fluoride has bad effects on health specifically to the brain.Recent human studies from China have conf... Read >
Author: Laura Roberts22nd September 2008
Older adults may be able to preserve and improve their memories and ward off stroke by eating more non-fried fish, researchers reported in the latest issue of Neurology.
The have found that older adults whose diets include three or more weekly helping... Read >
Author: Martin Mak09th September 2008
Gliomatosis cerebri(GC) is a highly aggressive, rare form of neuroepithelial tumor. It most commonly presents as a diffusely infiltrating glial tumor of the cerebral cortex. It is commonly characterized by diffuse infiltration of the brain with neoplastic... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
A Glioma is a form of cancer that begins in the brain or spine. It is called a glioma because it occurs from glial cells. These brain tumors comprise the astrocytomas, ependymomas and oligodendrogliomas. These tumors are the most common main brain tumors.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th September 2008
Brain tumors occur when cells in the brain begin to divide out of control and start to displace or invade nearby tissues. Occasionally, brain tumors can spread throughout the body. One of the special characteristics of brain tumors is that benign (non-can... Read >
Author: John Smith05th September 2008
I remember as a kid when my Great Aunt Grace would put some Epsom Salts in a dish pan, add really warm water and soak her feet because they hurt.
So, to me, that's what Epsom Salts was all about - a remedy for painful joints in old folks. Little did I ... Read >
Author: Dee Braun05th September 2008
The fact that you have cholesterol in your brain tissue isn’t a new discovery, but the knowledge of what the cholesterol actually does up there is new. In November 2001, a group of French and German researchers at the Max- Delbruck Center for Molecular ... Read >
Author: sulamita02nd September 2008
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex and complicated illness, and its symptoms are frequently indicative of other disorders as well. As a result, the diagnostic process for the disease can be messy and complicated.
Currently, the only definitive way to d... Read >
Author: Susan Nickerson01st September 2008
Autism is a mystery for most health care professionals. They have found no one clear cause for autism though there are several factors that are common throughout the research. The most common is that autistic sufferers have abnormalities in their brain. W... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan17th August 2008
I have spent the afternoon crafting and reflecting on ads for my brave heart women’s site. In that process I have discovered the importance of linking key words and the content of the ad. As a member of brave heart women, I am grateful for the nourishme... Read >
Author: Mentor12th August 2008
I hope that you are among the middle aged women reading this, who remain free of a mid life crisis. Even if not, I'm attempting to provide some easy learning for you, to understand a natural approach to health issues. As prevention, and also as a suppleme... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton15th July 2008
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain and results in disorientation, with impaired memory, thinking, and judgement. People with Alzheimers also undergo changes in their behavior. This combination of symptoms is... Read >
Author: John Mathew10th July 2008
The latest string of facts to emerge regarding alcoholism is staggering. A National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism study of over 43,000 American adults found that more Americans develop alcoholism each year than any other mental disorder.
O... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON07th July 2008
Brain cancer is a disease of the brain where cancer cells (malignant) grow in the brain tissue. Cancer cells grow to form a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain tissue functions such as muscle control, sensation, memory, and other norm... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th June 2008
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is aform of brain damage that causes a rapid decrease of mental function and movement. It isbelieved to result froma protein called a prion. It affects about one person in every one million people per year worldwide. It usu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a progressive neurological disorder. It is associated with atrophy of the cerebral cortex and the basal ganglia. Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) generally occurs in patients age 45 to 70, with women affected more often t... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd June 2008
Brain tumors, also known as brain cancer, start within the substance of the brain, spinal cord or nerves. Some tumors which arise from the brain or spine coverings (meninges) are also considered primary brain tumors. Metastatic brain tumors have spread fr... Read >
Author: John Mathew21st June 2008
Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. The substance which causes jaundice, bilirubin, is so high that it can move out of the blood into brain tissue. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice, when they begin to ... Read >
Author: peterhutch18th June 2008
Most of them get headache often than others from time to time. There are various forms of headache and there are many other reasons that initiate the trouble of headache. They are even listed as a side effect by few medications whereas they can be the rea... Read >
Author: Sukhdeep13th June 2008
Hydrocephalus can be defined broadly as a disturbance of formation, flow, or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that leads to an increase in volume occupied by this fluid in the central nervous system (CNS). This condition also could be termed a hydr... Read >
Author: peterhutch03rd June 2008
Encephalocele is a birth defect in which the brain, its covering, and protective fluid are found outside of the skull. The root cause of an encephalocele is the failure of surface ectoderm to separate from the neuroectoderm early in embryonic development.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2008
Anencephaly is a cephalic disorder that results from a neural tube defect that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close, usually between the 23rd and 26th day of pregnancy citation needed, resulting in the absence of a major p... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Naegleria is an ameba commonly found in the environment in water and soil. Infection of humans is rare but serious. To prevent infection with Naegleria, precautions should be taken to ensure that water does not enter the nose when participating in recreat... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th May 2008
A cerebral aneurysm (also known as an intracranial or intracerebral aneurysm) is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that balloons out and fills with blood. The bulging aneurysm can put pressure on a nerve or surrounding brain tissue. It ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown20th May 2008
A cerebral aneurysm (also known as an intracranial or intracerebral aneurysm) is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that balloons out and fills with blood. The bulging aneurysm can put pressure on a nerve or surrounding brain tissue. It ... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Stroke rehabilitation can be referred to as a training as well as therapy that helps a person to comeback to normal and learn skills that were lost due to adverse affects of the stroke. The rehabilitation process gives importance to the damage part of the... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert29th April 2008
Brain tumor is a leading cause of tumor death, which has poorer survival rates than breast cancer, benign or malignant alike.
A traditional Chinese drink has been proved to be an effective treatment in inhibiting brain tumor growth. For thousands of y... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th April 2008
Anencephaly is the cause to a nervous system tube slight defect, creates lacks the brain, the skull, is chaotic with the scalp majority forehead. Anencephaly occurs when the head end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major p... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th April 2008
Amino acids occur naturally in the body. They're nitrogen-containing compounds which compose the structure of proteins and are said to be essential in maintaining a healthy metabolism. When analyzed separately, it appears that each individual amino acid m... Read >
Author: Vitacost.com, Inc.10th April 2008
Stem Cell Therapy
by Madalyn Ward, DVM
Stem cells and stem cell therapy have received a lot of news coverage lately, some of it controversial, so this month I've decided to discuss stem cells in general, along with several approaches to stem cell ther... Read >
Author: Mward02nd April 2008
Meningitis is a viral.It's means the cause is infection with a virus. Bacterial meningitis is quite rare but it can be very serious and needs urgent treatment with antibiotics.It is a inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord cal... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
Meningitis is a viral.It's means the cause is infection with a virus. Bacterial meningitis is quite rare but it can be very serious and needs urgent treatment with antibiotics.It is a inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord cal... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th March 2008
The brain is the body’s most complex organ, so it’s no overstatement that treatment for brain tumors requires the latest technology skillfully used by a highly experienced medical team. Brain tumors typically are categorized as either primary or secon... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne25th March 2008
The brain is the body’s most complex organ, so it’s no overstatement that treatment for brain tumors requires the latest technology skillfully used by a highly experienced medical team. Brain tumors typically are categorized as either primary or sec... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th February 2008
Brain Tumor
A brain tumor — primary or secondary — can cause a variety of signs and symptoms because it can directly press on or invade brain tissue. This can damage or destroy areas responsible for sight, movement, balance, speech, hearing, memory... Read >
Author: Peter sams23rd February 2008
Research point to that meditation is high-quality for the body and may also help to stave off cognitive disorders Studies propose that regular meditation for 15 minutes or more a day reduce blood pressure lowers the heart rate and augment blood flow to th... Read >
Author: Harshal Shah02nd February 2008
Description
Brain cancer is a tumor or tumors that form on the brain itself. Most brain tumors have spread to the brain from other affected parts of the body (such as the breast or the lung) via the blood-stream. Only a small percentage of brain cancer... Read >
Author: Alien26th January 2008
Millions of Americans suffer from traumatic brain injury as the result of a car wreck or motorcycle accident. Understanding what types of brain injuries that can occur to a victim is the first step in protecting oneself from irreversible damage and harm.
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22nd January 2008
A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue. Tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be benign or malignant (cancerous). Certain viruses can play a role in the development of tumor... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) is a rare but potentially serious condition. Benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) is a disease of the brain. Benign intracranial hypertension is characterised by increased pressure in the brain without any evidence... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen05th November 2007
Liquid Kelp nutritional supplements are one of Natures secrets hidden in the Kelp Forests of Nova Scotia.Liquid Kelp provides health benefits for everybody attributable to it's invigorating effect to your entire body. Liquid Kelp is particularly beneficia... Read >
Author: Strato22nd October 2007
Multi-infarct dementia is often the result of a series of small strokes. Most common cause of vascular dementia is the blockage of small arteries supplying areas of the brain. In classical stroke, large blood vessels are blocked, resulting in the death of... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Like humans and many of our pets, dogs are living longer than ever these days. Dogs that would have died young in the wild when they were no longer able to defend themselves or find food are now living to a great age. Over this period of time there are sl... Read >
Author: www.TheNaturallyHealthyPet.com25th September 2007
New research in the August Issue of Physics Today explains how low-intensity electric fields can disrupt the division of cancer cells and slow the growth of brain tumors. The team of researchers used alternating electric fields that shift electric particl... Read >
Author: EmpoweredD28th August 2007
In many countries, people now drink bottled water because they know facet water contains many toxic chemicals that harm the body. Our drinking water has been compromised by the addition of the minerals fluoride and chlorine. Chlorine is put in facet water... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva01st August 2007
Even though it�s true that as we age, we find that we can�t walk quite as fast or play sports quite as hard as we could in our twenties, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and the right dietary supplements can make a huge difference in our health, stre... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st August 2007
The loss of loved ones is inevitable. The tragedy is not so much for the one who has passed as it is for those who remain and suffer guilt, regrets and loneliness.
There is no adequate way to prepare for and no way to escape tragedy other than to die ... Read >
Author: Dr. Randy Wysong05th July 2007
Along with the development of modern technologies, going to the moon and other exciting developments humans face the threat of diseases that affect the process of life and can be lethal in some cases. One of the illnesses that have a great affect on peopl... Read >
Author: Jeff Stats07th April 2007
Brain cancer is a very difficult cancer. It is typically hard to detect and not usually found until some form of motor skills are affected. These tumors have the capacity to grow fast and spread in an aggressive manner, which is known as metastasis. They... Read >
Author: Darren Dunner02nd March 2007
The ingredient list for meth is so absurd that it almost seems far fetched: drain cleaner, gasoline, Freon, acetone, battery acid, ammonia, and paint thinner cover just part of the list. After all, who in their right mind would ever have thought to creat... Read >
Author: MarkHoustonRecovery28th February 2007
We live in a country where cardiovascular disease is the chief cause of death and disability in the United States. Yet, most people live in fear of getting cancer and a host of age-related diseases. But there's plenty you can do to lower your risk of succ... Read >
Author: HFN02nd February 2007
Everyone has two ages: chronological and biological. Your chronological age is the actual numerical age of your body. Biological age is determined by your functional capacities such as physical fitness and overall health of your organs, tissues and ce... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st January 2007
The more you work your brain, the more likely you will stave off Alzheimer's disease
Just a modest amount of mental stimulation can go a long way towards warding off Alzheimer's disease. This is the opinion of researchers who created mice genetically ... Read >
Author: Martin Mak29th November 2006
The loss of loved ones is inevitable. The tragedy is not so much for the one who has passed as it is for those who remain and suffer guilt, regrets and loneliness.
There is no adequate way to prepare for and no way to escape tragedy other than to die be... Read >
Author: Kamta18th November 2006
The stroke is the damaged part of the brain tissue as a result of loss in blood and oxygen. This can also be called as brain attack. This is a medical emergency if it is untreated then it leads to death. So it is one of the chronic diseases which shou... Read >
Author: dr jack23rd October 2006
There are two types of brain tumors: primary and secondary. A primary brain tumor originates in the brain and a secondary brain tumor is one that originates from cancer cells that have migrated from other parts of the body.
Primary brain cancer very r... Read >
Author: Benerd Fransisco12th October 2006
The stroke is the damaged part of the brain tissue as a result of loss in blood and oxygen. This can also be called as brain attack. This is a medical emergency if it is untreated then it leads to death. So it is one of the chronic diseases which should... Read >
Author: dr jack23rd August 2006
What is Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer's disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of... Read >
Author: Syed Rizvi21st August 2006
Fish was always recommended by the Church during Lent. Studies have shown that this may have been a very good idea – in fact, that it is a good idea to eat certain types of oily fish at any time of the year. The fats found in some varieties of oily fish, ... Read >
Author: Jacob Mabille14th August 2006
Most people have found out about Alzheimer's disease along with a specified expectation of what, exactly it means. It is well noted that it affects memory loss. But have you ever asked yourself what Alzheimer's Disease really is?
Alzheimer's disease i... Read >
Author: james ellison28th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Ted Crawford
A stroke, also known as a CVA (cerebrovascular accident), is a life-threatening event in which the brain's oxygen supply has been cut off causing problems with such functions as speech, sensation, behavior, memory, and thoug... Read >
Author: Ted Crawford24th July 2006
Scientist and NLP have proven that the brain is an electrochemical organ; researchers have hypothesized that a fully functioning brain can generate as much as 10 watts of electricity.
The more conservative scientist calculate that if all 10 billion in... Read >
Author: tony chamberlain23rd June 2006
Fibromyalgia is the migraine syndrome gone haywire. Treatment has to be directed toward controlling the migraine syndrome. Controlling the migraine syndrome can lead to a cure for fibromyalgia! That's right; I said a cure for fibromyalgia is possible! ... Read >
Author: J. Wes Tanner, MD08th June 2006
Surviving Tragedy
The loss of loved ones is inevitable. The tragedy is not so much for the one who has passed as it is for those who remain and suffer guilt, regrets and loneliness.
There is no adequate way to prepare for and no way to escape trage... Read >
Author: Dr. Randy Wysong01st June 2006
In today's world you can find an antiaging product supplement, which can be very helpful in maintaining health and preventing disease. Supplementing your food with vitamins, herbs, and minerals will increase your life span. An antiaging product supplement... Read >
Author: Tomas Labas14th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Frank Mangano
Although the jury is still out among doctors and scientists on the exact causes of Alzheimer's disease (AD), there is little dispute about the findings in AD research that points toward high levels of aluminum and other met... Read >
Author: Frank Mangano26th January 2006
Alzheimer's disease, also known as primary degenerative dementia, isn't found exclusive in the elderly. The onset of this disease begins at middle age in 1% to 10% of people effected by it. Also, Alzheimer's disease accounts for more than half of all de... Read >
Author: Larry Champlin09th January 2006
Spring is well under way and summer is fast approaching. It's time for kids to take out their roller blades for carefree treks down boardwalks and sidewalks. Dads will rummage through closets for dormant baseball caps and to see if last year's uniform sti... Read >
Author: Susan du Plessis05th January 2006
Heavy metals and aluminum are in every part of our environment and food. These elements are deadly and you will benefit if you are aware of what they do where they come from.
Brain tissue has an attraction for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmi... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva20th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Monique Hawkins
Humans are starting to live longer. Unfortunately, for some people, the aging process can result in impaired intellectual functions. However, this need not happen. Maintaining a good and nutritious eating plan, continuing... Read >
Author: monique hawkins15th December 2005
According to a new study, diabetes and Alzheimer's diseases are more related than everybody thought. Some researchers believe that Alzheimer's could be a form of diabetes, because findings show that insulin production in the brain declines as Alzheimer's ... Read >
Author: Hector Milla
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