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The Hindu Metro- 14th Feb 2015 'Apoplexy' is a Greek word meaning "struck with violence as if by a thunderstorm". Hemorrhages (also termed as - apoplexy) are abrupt in onset and is devastating, leading to sudden loss of senses and paralysis of the human body. Uncontrolled hypertension is the most common cause of brain hemorrhage. Its incidence is almost 50 [...]

The hindu 31st Jan 2015 To detect and  prevent intraoperative neurological injuries, Neuro-monitoring has established itself as a clinical discipline using neurophysiological methods in surgeries pertaining to the brain and spine/spinal cord. The goal of Intraoperative Neuro-physiological monitoring is to prevent injury to the nervous system during surgeries. Using this technology, the neurosurgeon can identify anatomically indistinct neural structures [...]

Hindu Friday Review 21st August 2015 Brain tumours are formed due to proliferation and accumulation of abnormal cells to create a mass. Approximately 35,000 cases of brain tumours are diagnosed in the world per year ! People who are more than 65 years of age happen to be 4 times more at risk to develop a brain cancer than the [...]

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) of the Brain - A Treatment Protocol ! Arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal collection or tangle of blood vessels connecting the arteries and veins in the brain. The arteries carry the oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain, and the veins carry the oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs and heart. The brain AVM disrupts this vital process [...]

Tethered Cord Syndrome (Spinal Dysraphism) in Children - The Role of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Understanding Tethered Cord Syndrome In a healthy individual, the spinal cord is a flexible structure that moves freely within the vertebral canal. This movement accommodates growth and physical activities such as bending and stretching. However, tethered cord syndrome (TCS) or spinal [...]