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What is it like to undergo awake brain surgery?
When undergoing intraoperative brain mapping, a patient is required to stay awake during the procedure. It is helpful in removing tumours and curing epilepsy, as it helps the surgeon locate the exact place and position of a tumour and remove it effectively. Intraoperative Brain Mapping (Awake Brain Surgery) is an advanced neurosurgical procedure used to
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What Causes a Stroke?
What Causes a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is either cut off or reduced, causing the blockage of oxygen and nutrient supply to the brain, resulting in dead brain cells. A stroke is a medical emergency because strokes can lead to permanent disability or death and timely treatment
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What are the Main Major Symptoms of Brain Tumours?
What are the Main Major Symptoms of Brain Tumours? A brain tumour is an accumulation or growth of abnormal cells in the brain. There are many types of brain tumours. Some are cancerous (Malignant) and some are Noncancerous (Benign). Some malignant tumours start in the brain, called Primary Brain Cancer, while in other cases, cancer
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What is the Recovery Period Like for Undergoing Brain Surgery?
What is the Recovery Period Like for Undergoing Brain Surgery? There are many conditions that can be treated with brain surgery, such as tumours and vascular malformations. There are various types of brain surgery, with the treatment depending on the condition and the affected area of the brain. Progress in surgical technology has made it
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Can You Survive a Brain Tumour?
Can You Survive a Brain Tumour? Brain Tumour or Brain Cancer is either a result of abnormal changes in the growth and division of cells in the brain or due to spread of cancer from other organs to the brain. The former is known as primary Brain Cancer, where cancer starts from the brain itself
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Is a Brain Tumour Curable?
Is a Brain Tumour Curable? Brain tumour occurs when the brain cells grow abnormally. It applies pressure on the surrounding areas causing symptoms such as headache. Complete cure of Brain Tumour is very tricky and it also depends on the location, the degree to which it has affected other parts of brain and the size
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Stroke first aid: Think FAST Call 1066
Stroke first aid: Think FAST Call 1066 The incidence of Stroke is on the rise due to multiple lifestyle factors and is commonly seen among the elderly. Unfortunately, studies reveal that the younger population is also increasingly falling victim to it. Lack of knowledge regarding the signs, symptoms and first aid, or the delay in getting
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From a doctor’s perspective, what are the most complex and difficult gynaecological procedures?
From a doctor’s perspective, what are the most complex and difficult gynaecological procedures? The female reproductive system is fascinatingly complex. Diseases, trauma and chronic conditions are also fairly common to these organs, requiring medical and sometimes surgical intervention. While a century ago these conditions were rarely understood, and subsequently poorly treated, thanks to advancement in
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- May 28, 2020
Neonatal and childcare amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Neonatal and childcare amidst COVID-19 Pandemic This is undeniably a scary time for all parents. While protecting themselves from the highly contagious COVID-19, they are trying to ensure the best of health for their children today and for years to come. To help parents navigate through these tough times, expert paediatricians at Apollo Hospitals Navi
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COVID-19 and Pregnancy: FAQ Part II
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: FAQ Part II Q. Will I be required to get tested if I am pregnant even if I have no symptoms? Since there is limited availability of tests in the country, you will not be required to be tested for COVID-19 if you do not present any flu like symptoms or don’t
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