What Are the Symptoms, Stages, Causes and Treatment of Migraine?
Migraine is a neurological disorder, not just a bad headache. The pain throbs on one side of the head and an untreated attack lasts 4 to 72 hours. About one person in eight has it worldwide. Women outnumber men three to one. Nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light...
Can Brain Surgery Cause Memory Loss Permanently?
Brain surgery can lead to permanent memory loss, though this represents a less common outcome of the procedure. Most memory changes settle within weeks to months as post-operative swelling subsides and the brain finds its footing again. Permanent impairment becomes...
DBS vs Focused Ultrasound: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound depends on the tremor’s severity, which side needs treating, and how the patient weighs surgical risk against the trade-offs of each approach. DBS implants electrodes connected to a programmable...