Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Brain & Mind A to Z- Ask anything pertaining to brain & mind

Study of the brain is very simple and interesting. Some of the topics include:
Anatomy of the brain includes Brain, brainstem, Cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF), Carotid artery, arterial and venous supply of the brain, cranial nerves. Neuro-Physiology, Neurochemistry, Neuropathogy and neuroradiology.
Vascular diseases of the brain and spinal cord like Arteriovenonous malformation, Intracranial Aneurysms, Cavernous malformations, Surgical and Endovascular treatment ( Coiling, Embolization).
Infectios of the CNS Meningitis, Encephalitis, Abscess in the brain,
Degenerative disease like Alzheimer's disease, Memory deficits.
Brain tumors : Glioma, Meningiomas, Craniopharyngioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Pituitary tumors, Prolactinoma,, acromegaly,Chordoma, Medulloblastoma
Deep Brain Stimulatin ( DBS), Functional Neurosurgery.
             Sometimes, few terms appear albeit complicated, you are welcome to ask me to explain that particular terminology.

If you have any question related to brain, spinal cord or diseases affecting these structures, you may ask me. Questions and feedback are welcome. It will make my blog more interactive and may benefit many other people who might be having similar querries.

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