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?”
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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?”
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 