Many people have suffered a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The brain is protected by the skull against impacts – but when the head is jarred significantly or hits against something with great force, the brain jostles inside of the skull. This causes trauma to the brain. When the brain
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Effects of a Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is an abnormal mass or growth of cells in the brain’s tissues. There are many types of brain tumors, and each one is specific to the individual. The rate at which a brain tumor grows can vary greatly, as can its location. The growth rate and the location of the tumor will
Read MoreDeep Brain Stimulation
If you’re suffering from tremors, uncontrolled movements, and unusual physical impulses, you might have a neurological condition. What can you do to regain control over your physical actions? Recent developments in the field of medicine include a viable treatment for movement disorders: deep brain stimulation. This is a minimally invasive surgical treatment for several types
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While doctors and researchers have mapped the various parts of the brain, they still cannot explain exactly how the entire brain works. No one knows where “memory” resides in the brain. The medical community understands which portion of the brain controls which facets of the body, but doctors are essentially stumped in regards to where
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