By Dr Katia Cikurel
11.11.20
Neurology
What is brain tumour-related epilepsy?
Dr Katia Cikurel shares her medical expertise with you to provide a clear understanding of brain tumour-related epilepsy, how common it is, types of tumours, triggers and the best way to manage the condition.
By Dr Anke Hensiek
10.11.20
Neurology
How can epileptic seizures be prevented?
We got in contact with leading consultant neurologist, Dr Anke Hensiek, to discover how epileptic seizures can be prevented. In this article, she highlights how dangerous epilepsy can be without adequate treatment. Find out what the main triggers are, whether epilepsy can ever be cured and whether foods (and stimulants like coffee) can trigger seizures.
By Dr Adrian Miller
03.11.20
Neurology
Chronic headaches: Triggers and comorbidities
Headaches can severely impact the quality of life and can get progressively worse, interfering with the simplest of day-to-day tasks. Dr Adrian Miller, renowned Consultant Neurologist, discusses what determines whether a headache is chronic, how comorbidities have an impact and how they should be treated.
By Professor Hedley Emsley
23.10.20
Neurology
Stroke and epilepsy: what is the connection?
We spoke to one of our leading neurologists Professor Hedley Emsley about two conditions that may often be confused with one another: stroke and epilepsy. Here he explains why it is difficult to distinguish between both and why a correct diagnosis is important.
By Mr Muhammad Asad Rahi
14.10.20
Neurology
Carotid endarterectomy for prevention and management of stroke
Do you know how strokes can be prevented and managed? 100,000 people have a stroke each year in the UK, so we thought it would be especially important to find out. We spoke with highly-experienced consultant vascular surgeon, Mr Muhammad Asad Rahi, to find out about carotid endarterectomy what the benefits are, how it can help, what the complications are and what surgical techniques are involved.
By Professor Hedley Emsley
07.09.20
Neurology
Ask a top neurologist: what is vascular neurology?
We were fortunate to speak to one of our leading vascular neurologists Professor Hedley Emsley about his specialty, including the conditions he treats, such as stroke and transient ischaemic attack. Read more on the topic of vascular neurology and cerebrovascular disease here.
By Dr Jeremy Rees
31.08.20
Neurology
Brain tumour surgery: improving survival rates
For those who have been diagnosed with a brain tumour, they may be wondering how dangerous they really are and what the success rate is when it comes to brain surgery. We spoke to one of the UK's top neurologists to find out everything there is to know about gliomas and brain surgery.
By Dr Anke Hensiek
25.08.20
Neurology
Multiple sclerosis (MS): what's the outlook?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and unpredictable disease that is mostly diagnosed in young people. In this article, expert consultant neurologist, Dr Anke Hensiek explains how symptomatic the disease is and how it can affect a patient's quality of life and life expectancy.
By Professor Peter Garrard
27.07.20
Neurology
Dementia is most commonly associated with the elderly but it can affect younger people too. Young-onset dementia is difficult to diagnose but awareness of the condition is increasing. Professor Peter Garrard attends many patients with signs of young-onset dementia - learn from him about the condition and its signs to increase your knowledge of this complex and life-changing condition.
By Professor Debora Elijah
13.07.20
Neurology
Back to school: supporting your child with 'coronavirus anxiety'
Heading back to school and starting a new year at school can be daunting at time, the COVID-19 pandemic has added stress to the situation. Thus, support may be needed. We spoke to Dr Debora Elijah who explained to us the usage of PROSCIG© intervention; a program similar to cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). She highlighted how this can offer assistance during the coronavirus pandemic to put children at ease as they adjust to the 'new normal' at school.
Popular medical articles
Highlighted medical articles