Brain Conditions & Disorders

What are Paediatric Brain Tumours? Paediatric brain tumours are abnormal growths of cells in the brain or central nervous system that...

What is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is a condition in which one or more of the sutures in a baby’s skull close prematurely, before...

What are Comas? A coma is a prolonged state of unconsciousness where an individual is unresponsive to their environment and unable to...

What are Skull Fractures? A skull fracture occurs when a break or crack appears in the cranial bones. This injury is usually the result...

What are Head Injuries? Head injuries refer to any trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain, caused by external mechanical forces. These...

What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement. It...

What are Trigeminal Neuralgias? Trigeminal Neuralgias (TN) are a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is...

What are Headaches? Headaches are one of the most common health complaints and can affect individuals of all ages. They are characterised...

What are Haematomas? A haematoma refers to the pooling of blood outside blood vessels, commonly caused by trauma. When occurring in the...

What are Aneurysms? An aneurysm is a localised swelling or bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, usually caused by the weakening of the...

What are Cerebral Cavernous Malformations? Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are abnormal clusters of blood vessels primarily found...

What are Strokes? Strokes are a medical emergency occurring when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, depriving brain tissue of...

What are Epilepsies? Epilepsies are a neurological condition characterised by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal...

What are Gliomas? Gliomas are a category of primary brain tumours that arise from glial cells, which provide support and insulation to...

What are Meningiomas? Meningiomas are common types of brain tumours that originate from the meninges, the protective layers surrounding...

What are Pituitary Tumours? Pituitary tumours are abnormal growths that occur in the pituitary gland, a small, pea-shaped organ located...

What is Pineoblastoma? Pineoblastoma is a rare, aggressive type of brain tumour that originates in the pineal gland, a small structure...

What are Medulloblastoma and PNET? Medulloblastoma and primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) are aggressive types of brain tumours that...

What is Craniopharyngioma? Craniopharyngioma is a rare, benign brain tumour that develops near the pituitary gland and hypothalamus....

What is an Ependymoma? Ependymoma is a rare type of brain or spinal cord tumour that originates from ependymal cells. These cells line...