Subdural Hematoma and When It Needs Surgery
A subdural hematoma is a dangerous accumulation of blood between the brain’s surface and its outer covering (dura), usually caused by traumatic tearing of blood vessels. It requires emergency surgery (craniotomy or burr hole) when it creates high intracranial...
Pituitary Tumor and When It Requires Surgery
A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland, the small brain-base structure controlling growth hormone, cortisol, thyroid function, and reproductive hormones. Most are benign and surgery isn’t the automatic answer. Treatment depends on whether the...
Seizure vs Epilepsy | Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney
A seizure is a single episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Epilepsy is a condition defined by two or more unprovoked seizures more than 24 hours apart, or one unprovoked seizure with confirmed high recurrence risk on investigation. Provoked seizures...