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By Mr Christos Tolias
26.10.17
Neurosurgery

A guide to arteriovenous malformations (AVM)

Normally present at birth, AVMs cause around 2% of haemorrhagic strokes every year. Mr Christos Tolias, leading neurosurgeon and expert in AVMs, explains more about the condition.

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By Professor Keyoumars Ashkan
11.10.17
Neurosurgery

What is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is used across medical specialties in both the treatment and diagnosis of neurological conditions. Here, we explain how it works, and what it can be used for.

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By Professor Keyoumars Ashkan
06.10.17
Neurosurgery

Recent advances in brain tumour surgery

Brain tumour surgery is complex and can be challenging for the surgeon, but there are many new methods and techniques surfacing which are making the surgery safer and more effective.

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By Professor Keyoumars Ashkan
15.09.17
Neurosurgery

A common cause of back pain: a guide to degenerative spine disease

DSD is relatively common in the Western world, due to its ageing population. Most people over the age of 40 experience some degree of degeneration, with people over 70 even more commonly and severely affected. Professor Ashkan, leading neurosurgeon, explains the condition.

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By Professor Keyoumars Ashkan
18.08.17
Neurosurgery

Neuromodulation: nerve stimulation for chronic pain

Neuromodulation is an impressive method used to treat certain neurological conditions such as tremor, severe pain and headaches, by using electricity that is aimed at certain parts of the brain, spine or nervous system. Professor Keyoumars Ashkan gives an overview of how it has been developed and the most typical conditions it is used for today.

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