Por Dr Jeremy Rees
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Brain tumour surgery: improving survival rates
For those who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour, they may be wondering how dangerous they really are and what the success rate is when it comes to brain surgery. We spoke to one of the UK's top neurologists to find out everything there is to know about gliomas and brain surgery.
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Multiple sclerosis what's the outlook
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and unpredictable disease that is mostly diagnosed in young people. In this article, expert consultant neurologist, Dr Anke Hensiek explains how symptomatic the disease is and how it can affect a patient's quality of life and life expectancy.
Por Professor Peter Garrard
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Dementia is most commonly associated with the elderly but it can affect younger people too. Young-onset dementia is difficult to diagnose but awareness of the condition is increasing. Professor Peter Garrard attends many patients with signs of young-onset dementia - learn from him about the condition and its signs to increase your knowledge of this complex and life-changing condition.
Por Professor Debora Elijah
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Back to school: supporting your child with 'coronavirus anxiety'
Heading back to school and starting a new year at school can be daunting at time, the COVID-19 pandemic has added stress to the situation. Thus, support may be needed. We spoke to Dr Debora Elijah who explained to us the usage of PROSCIG© intervention; a program similar to cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). She highlighted how this can offer assistance during the coronavirus pandemic to put children at ease as they adjust to the 'new normal' at school.
Por Dr Anke Hensiek
13.07.20
Neurología
Parkinson's disease can leave you with tremors, slowness in moving and stooped posture. There is a small proportion of around 10% of people who have a purely genetic cause of the disorder. For others, however, it is caused by a combination of multiple genetic and environmental factors. Read more from our expert neurologist Dr Anke Hensiek on what these are exactly.
Por Dr Jeremy Rees
09.07.20
Neurología
Brain tumours: types, symptoms and outlook
The discovery of a brain tumour in yourself or in someone you care for is a fear-inducing diagnosis to endure. Dr Jeremy Rees, a neurologist who has trained extensively in the care of patients with brain tumours, explains the types of brain tumours, the symptoms, treatment and overall outlook for patients.
Por Mr Jonathan Bull
30.06.20
Neurología
If your back pain is unbearable, be it mild or severe back pain, you have several options for treatment. Mr Jonathan Bull, a leading consultant neurologist, explains the non-surgical and surgical means available to help you find a solution to your back pain.
Por Professor Matthew Walker
23.04.20
Neurología
Women and epilepsy (Part 2): pregnancy, breastfeeding and safety
Women with epilepsy have extra considerations during pregnancy, breastfeeding and life as a new mum, but this doesn’t have to lessen their quality of motherhood. Professor Matthew Walker explains if seizures and epilepsy medication can harm a baby in the womb and provides breastfeeding and safety considerations for new mums with epilepsy. (Part 2 of 2 – see part 1 for epilepsy and hormones, periods and contraception)
Por Professor Matthew Walker
08.04.20
Neurología
Women and epilepsy: hormones, periods and contraception
The female body can have a profound effect on epilepsy. Unbeknownst to many, hormones, menstrual cycles and contraception measures play a part in the management of the condition. Matthew Walker, a leading specialist and researcher in the field of epilepsy, explains the connection between women and epilepsy.
Por Dr Dora Lozsadi
07.04.20
Neurología
Did you know, 600,000 people in the UK suffer from epilepsy? Many people with epilepsy right now will be wondering how coronavirus may affect them. A top neurologist gave us the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and coronavirus.
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