Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Really Work for Chronic Back Pain?
Spinal cord stimulation can cut chronic back and leg pain by half or more. It isn’t magic, and it isn’t for everyone. A small implanted device sends mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord and scrambles the pain signals before they reach the brain. It...
Functional MRI vs Standard MRI: Which Is Better?
Standard MRI and fMRI are complementary, not competing. MRI shows the tumour’s size, location, and anatomy, while fMRI maps critical functions such as movement, speech, and memory. For tumours near eloquent brain areas, both are essential for safe surgical...
20 Things to Expect After Brain Surgery
Recovery after brain surgery is gradual and deeply personal. Expect fatigue, headaches, mood swings, and slower thinking in the early weeks. Most of this eases within months. Some patients regain full function; others need therapy for speech, movement, or memory....