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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an unexpected and life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly stops beating, causing a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. This can lead to death in minutes if not treated immediately. Knowing how to respond during such an emergency is critical[...]

Understanding Cervical Disc Prolapse and Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery Cervical disc prolapse, commonly known as a ‘slipped disc,’ is a frequent cause of neck and arm pain. The disc in our spine consists of a tough outer fibrous layer that surrounds a gel-like nucleus. Repeated stress and overuse of[...]

Brainstem Tumours: Management and Treatment Brainstem tumours are a significant concern in both the pediatric and adult populations, with brainstem glioma (BSG) being the most common type. The brainstem is a critical part of the brain, controlling vital functions such as breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat. Because of its crucial[...]

Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Common Disease of the Spine Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebral body slips forward over the one below it. The term ‘spondylolisthesis’ comes from Latin, meaning ‘slipped vertebral body.’ This condition often results from the general aging process, where the bones, joints, and ligaments[...]

Colloid Cyst - A Benign Cyst of the Brain Colloid cysts are benign, epithelium-lined cysts that arise from the anterior part of the third ventricle of the brain. As the name suggests, these cysts contain a gelatinous or mucinous aterial within. Wallman first reported colloid cysts in 1858, and[...]

Neurosurgical Devices in Vogue Surgery on the brain is one of the oldest medical arts, dating back to the Neolithic (late Stone Age) period. In ancient Rome, Aulus Cornelius Celsus operated on depressed skull fractures in the first century A.D. Asia was home to many talented brain surgeons, and[...]

Benign Intracranial Hypertension: A Reason for Headache in Women Benign Intracranial Hypertension (BIH), also known as Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) or Pseudotumour Cerebri, is a neurological disorder characterized by raised intracranial pressure without the presence of a tumor, hydrocephalus, or other brain diseases. This condition arises due to impaired[...]

Meningioma - A Benign Tumour of the Brain! Understanding Meningioma Meningiomas are tumors that arise from the meninges, the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The term “meningioma” was coined by Harvey Cushing, an American neurosurgeon regarded as the father of modern neurological surgery. Although meningiomas typically[...]

Brain Metastasis Brain metastasis, also known as secondary brain tumors, occur when cancer cells spread from their original site to the brain. These tumors are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. They are the most common type of brain tumor, accounting for slightly more than[...]