The Ugly Truth of Brain Aneurysm

Based on a study conducted by John Hopkins Medicine; Brain Aneurysm is when a section of one of the brain’s blood vessels bulges or balloons, it’s called an aneurysm. The size and shape of an aneurysm can vary. Doctors consider these and other factors when determining whether — and how — to treat you. DoctorsContinue reading “The Ugly Truth of Brain Aneurysm”

Video Online Consultation with a Neurologist in Manila

Get a quick, convenient and secure way to digitally connect with your neurologist (specialist) without having to queue on long lines in the clinic or going through the heavy traffic of the metropolis. You can access the online consultation via audio call or video call (viber). Prior appointment is required.

Common Symptoms of Brain Tumor

Based from The Cleveland Clinic; Some people with a brain or central nervous system tumor have no symptoms. In some cases, doctors discover a tumor during treatment for another issue. As a brain tumor grows and presses on surrounding nerves or blood vessels, it may cause symptoms. Signs and symptoms of a brain tumor varyContinue reading “Common Symptoms of Brain Tumor”

What causes Brain Cancer?

Based from a study of The Cleveland Clinic; A brain tumor is an abnormal growth or mass of cells in or around the brain. It is also called a central nervous system tumor. Brain tumors can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous). Some tumors grow quickly; others are slow-growing. Doctors are not sure whatContinue reading “What causes Brain Cancer?”

How common is Brain Cancer?

According to a survey by The Cleveland Clinic; Doctors diagnose brain tumors in about 85,000 people in the U.S. every year. Of those tumors, roughly 60,000 are benign, and about 25,000 are malignant. Brain tumors occur more often in men than women. Although they are most common among older adults, they can develop at anyContinue reading “How common is Brain Cancer?”

What is Brain Tumor? Is it Brain Cancer?

According to the National Brain Tumor Society,  Brain tumor is defined as an abnormal growth 
of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Brain tumours are graded according to how fast they grow and how likely they are to grow back after treatment. Grade one and two tumours are low grade,Continue reading “What is Brain Tumor? Is it Brain Cancer?”

Understanding Brain Tumor

According to the National Brain Tumor Society,  Brain tumor is defined as an abnormal growth 
of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Brain tumours are graded according to how fast they grow and how likely they are to grow back after treatment. Grade one and two tumours are low grade,Continue reading “Understanding Brain Tumor”

Understanding Neurological Problems

According to The Brain & Spine Foundation; The term ‘neurological’ comes from neurology – the branch of medicine that deals with problems affecting the nervous system. The word neuro means nerve and nervous system. Some neurological problems or conditions are present from birth (congenital), some are hereditary (genetic) and others have a sudden onset due to injury or illness, such asContinue reading “Understanding Neurological Problems”