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- Subdural haematomas
Subdural haematomas are blood clots formed underneath one of the protective layers of the brain.
- Central nervous system birth defects
Folic acid taken before conception, and during at least the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, can prevent around 7 out of 10 cases of neural tube defects.
- Meningioma
A meningioma is a non-cancerous brain tumour and responds well to treatment.
- Trisomy disorders
Children affected by trisomy usually have a range of birth defects, including delayed development and intellectual disabilities.
- Brain
Messages relay between the brain and the motor and sensory nerves of the body in a constant 'conversation'.
- Brain surgery
Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.
- Kissing and your health
While disease-causing bugs can be transferred during a kiss, most won?t cause disease and the risk of serious disease is very small.
- Meningitis
Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.
- Boils
Some areas of the body are more susceptible to boils, including the face, throat, armpits, groin and buttocks.
- Nervous system
The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other.