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Professor Peter Garrard
11.03.19
Neurologia

Looking out for signs of early onset dementia

Dementia is a terrible disease no matter what age it strikes, but did you know that it can even affect people in their 40s and 50s? Acclaimed neurologist Professor Peter Garrard is here to explain early onset dementia.

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Mr Richard Gullan
05.03.19
Neurologia

How is a spinal cord stimulator inserted?

If you suffer from chronic pain in your back, arms or legs, then spinal cord stimulation therapy can help block the pain and bring some relief. Of course, as with any surgical procedures there lies a risk and a patient should know exactly what to expect following the operation. Top neurosurgeon Mr Richard Gullan explains all...

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Mr Richard Gullan
01.03.19
Neurologia

Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain

Living with chronic pain can really impact your daily life. There's now a small surgically implanted device known as a spinal cord stimulator that is inserted next to the vertebrae and masks pain signals before they reach the brain. Expert neurosurgeon Mr Richard Gullan explains more...

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Mr Ciaran S. Hill
19.02.19
Neurologia

Is a cavernoma serious?

Problems with the brain are always a worrying prospect. Our brains are, in a lot of ways, who we are, containing our memories and acting as the control centres of our bodies. A cavernoma is a condition of the blood vessels that can occur in the brain or spinal cord, and can even lead to bleeding in the brain. Are they serious? Leading neurosurgeon Mr Christos Tolias has the answers.

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Dr Dora Lozsadi
14.02.19
Neurologia

What is CBD oil?

Cannabis oil has been popular in the media recently, leaving us to wonder if the non-intoxicating plant extract can help with medical problems, such as anxiety and sleep problems, or not. We asked top neurosurgeon Dr Dora Lozsadi for her insight on whether CBD oil can help with conditions such as severe childhood anxiety and who can prescribe it...

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Mr Sanj Bassi
12.02.19
Neurologia

Booking a private consultation with a London Neurosurgery Partnership surgeon.

Booking an appointment with a London Neurosurgery Partnership surgeon is easy with the Top Doctor's website. Request an appointment via message, call or email the practice. Find out how you can get a referral, what to bring to your appointment and what happens after consultation.

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Mr Richard Selway
07.02.19
Neurologia

6 types of epilepsy seizure

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting 1 in 100 people in the UK, and it is characterised by seizures. Typically, seizures may involve uncontrolled, jerky movements, but in fact, did you know that there are 6 different types of seizure? Mr Richard Selway of the London Neurosurgery Partnership describes the characteristics of each type of seizure.

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Professor Matthew Walker
18.01.19
Neurologia

Hypersomnia: what is excessive sleepiness and can it be treated?

Hypersomnia is a sleep condition characterised by daytime or excessive sleepiness. It can vary in intensity and can have different causes. Professor Matthew Walker, a top neurologist, explains what hypersomnia is, its causes and the unfortunate effects this problem can have on people’s lives.

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Dr Mark Weatherall
17.12.18
Neurologia

Cluster headache: The most painful condition known to humankind?

What is a cluster headache exactly, and how does it differ from a normal headache? We asked Dr Mark Weatherall, consultant neurologist with a subspecialist interest in the management of headaches.

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Professor Peter Garrard
30.10.18
Neurologia

Recognising Alzheimer’s disease – how AD affects patients

The causes of dementia are many, and they vary depending on the age of the patient. The most common by far is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s is an insidious condition in which symptoms creep up on patients, often unnoticed by family members at first, but with serious effects becoming evident as the disease progresses. Expert neurologist Professor Peter Garrard is here to talk about the signs that can identify Alzheimer’s disease.

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