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”
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Stress that lead to Heart Disease
According to John Hopkins Hospital; Stress can increase inflammation in your body, which in turn is linked to factors that can harm your heart, such as high blood pressure and lower “good” HDL cholesterol But chronic stress can also affect your heart in a more indirect way. When you’re worried, you tend to sleep poorly. You’re alsoContinue reading “Stress that lead to Heart Disease”
Are you having a Stroke?
According to the Stroke Association of America; Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Stroke can happen to anyone — any age, any time — and everyone needs to know the warning signs. Common signs and symptoms of a brain attack or stroke are asContinue reading “Are you having a Stroke?”
What does Thrombotic stroke means?
Thrombotic strokes are strokes caused by a blood clot (thrombus) that develops in the arteries supplying blood to the brain. This type of stroke is usually seen in older people, especially those with diabetes or high cholesterol and a buildup of fat and lipids inside the walls of blood vessels (atherosclerosis). Sometimes, symptoms of a thromboticContinue reading “What does Thrombotic stroke means?”
The facts and meaning of Brain Attack
According to John Hopkins Hospital, Brain Attack or the commonly called Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Blood carries oxygen and other important substances to the body’s cells and organs, including the brain. In an ischemic stroke – these substances can’t get to the brain and brain cells die. This canContinue reading “The facts and meaning of Brain Attack”
Dr Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo : Neurologist in Metro Manila
Dr. Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo : Adult Neurologist. She is a brain, spinal cord & nerve specialist with experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of stroke, neuromuscular and headache disorder such as migraine. Her special field of interest includes seizure disorders such as epilepsy, brain aneurysm, demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, dizziness, neuropathy,Continue reading “Dr Winnie Sharon Lim Khoo : Neurologist in Metro Manila”
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?”
DR WINNIE LIM KHOO : ADULT NEUROLOGIST / HEADACHE MASTER 