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Understanding the thalamus: Sensation and perception
Every single motor signal in your body passes through your thalamus as does information from each of your senses except for smell.
The hippocampus and its role in memory and cognition
The hippocampus sits deep in the brain, specifically, in the most central part of the temporal lobes. It is a small C-shaped structure, about 7 cm long.
Exploring the branches of the trigeminal nerve
The nervous system is an absolute marvel. Most of the time, it works brilliantly, enabling sensation, movement, and a range of other functions like breathing
Hydrocephalus in adulthood: Recognising and managing behavioural challenges
Hydrocephalus comes from two Greek words meaning ‘water’ and ‘head’. It’s a bit of a misnomer though for the condition actually involves too much cerebrospinal
Multiple talks from Macquarie Neurosurgery at the annual NSA conference – our neurosurgeons shine!
Four of our neurosurgeons were invited to deliver talks at the annual conference of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia (NSA) which was held in Port
Professor Behzad discussed stroke risk in the Sydney Morning Herald
Professor Behzad Eftekhar discussed stroke risk in Western Sydney compared to the Easter suburbs in the Sydney Morning Herald. Stroke patients in western Sydney are