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  1. Subdural haematomas

    Subdural haematomas are blood clots formed underneath one of the protective layers of the brain.

  2. 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.

  3. Meningioma

    A meningioma is a non-cancerous brain tumour and responds well to treatment.

  4. Trisomy disorders

    Children affected by trisomy usually have a range of birth defects, including delayed development and intellectual disabilities.

  5. Brain

    Messages relay between the brain and the motor and sensory nerves of the body in a constant 'conversation'.

  6. Brain surgery

    Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.

  7. 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.

  8. Meningitis

    Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.

  9. Boils

    Some areas of the body are more susceptible to boils, including the face, throat, armpits, groin and buttocks.

  10. Nervous system

    The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other.

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