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- Brain and nerves
The brain, nerves and spinal cord form part of the nervous system. Brain injury, tumours, disorders, headaches and seizures can affect the brain.
- Meningioma
A meningioma is a non-cancerous brain tumour and responds well to treatment.
- Epilepsy and employment
Many people living with epilepsy are successfully employed across a range of professional fields.
- Brain death
Brain death differs from other states of unconsciousness in important ways.
- Sciatica
Most cases of sciatica resolve by themselves within six weeks to three months.
- Quadriplegics - tendon transfer surgery
Many quadriplegics could live more independent lives with a highly specialised operation called tendon transfer surgery.
- Subdural haematomas
Subdural haematomas are blood clots formed underneath one of the protective layers of the brain.
- Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is the abnormal enlargement of the brain cavities (ventricles) caused by a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid.
- Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a type of specific learning difficulty (SLD) in which the person has difficulties with language and words.
- Epilepsy and exercise
It is rare for a person with epilepsy to have a seizure during physical activity, but you should always take safety precautions when exercising.