Posted in Health on Feb 26th, 2008
Menigitis is an inflammation of the meninges which are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by bacteria or viruses while the less common causes include fungi, protozoa, and other parasites. Sometimes certain medications, cancers, or other diseases can inflame the meninges, although such noninfectious [...]
Posted in Headaches on Feb 25th, 2008
If you are looking for an interesting discussion on headaches and want to see some other people who have been suffering for many many years thoughts and feelings on the subject you can visit the link at the bottom of this post.
The link is to a article written by Paula Kamen on Migraines and her [...]
Posted in Health on Feb 21st, 2008
Definition:
An increase in normal brain pressure can be due to an increase in cerebrospinal fluid pressure. It can also be due to increased pressure within the brain matter caused by lesions (such as a tumor) or swelling within the brain matter itself.
Alternative Names:
ICP; Intracranial pressure - increased
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
An increase in your intracranial pressure [...]
Posted in Health on Feb 17th, 2008
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, more commonly referred to as a TENS unit is an electronic device that produces electrical signals used to stimulate nerves. he current may be delivered [...]
Posted in Health on Feb 15th, 2008
New research at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center suggests that a three-drug cocktail may one day improve outcomes in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a type of brain tumor with a dismal prognosis. Two of the drug candidates have been developed, and the team is working on the third — all targeted to kill [...]
