Meningioma is a type of brain tumor that, although usually benign, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life....
Stroke Prevention
A person who has suffered a stroke may be seriously disabled because he or she will have difficulty speaking, will not be able to concentrate, will ha...
Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
When I started studying for a medicine at the National Autonomous University of Mexico many years ago, I did so motivated by my passion for medicine, ...
What Causes Hemifacial Spasm and How is it Treated?
Hemifacial spasm is a disorder of the nervous system. When a person suffers from it, the muscles on one side of their face move involuntarily....
Cervical Spine Injuries: Anterior Approach
The cervical spine is basically the highest part of the spine, and is made up of seven vertebrae, the smallest in the spine....