Understanding the long-term side effects of craniotomy
Brain surgery is a big decision that’s never taken lightly. It’s done to diagnose or treat serious conditions that threaten your life or health. Any surgery involves risks such as bleeding, infection or a complication related to the procedure itself and/or to the anaesthesia. Craniotomy also involves those short-term risks but may also involve some […]
Intracranial aneurysm clipping: a closer look at the procedure and its benefits
Imagine a small balloon growing within the walls of your blood vessel in your brain. That’s what happens when an intracranial aneurysm forms. An unruptured aneurysm does not usually cause any symptoms unless it starts to leak. If that happens, you may experience headaches, double vision or eye pain. If the aneurysm bursts, it leads […]
Self-care tips for managing scoliosis: enhance your well-being
Scoliosis requires proper medical treatment but you may also benefit from self-care strategies that help to ease its symptoms. Building these strategies into your day-to-day life can help you manage your condition and maintain a good quality of life – just ask Usain Bolt. Widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time, Bolt […]
Grey matter and white matter: why they matter
Some people do vital work without drawing attention to themselves. When you emerge from a fantastic concert, you’ll be raving about the singer rather than thinking about the sound engineer who made it sound so good. When you land after a long-haul flight, you’ll thank the pilot and cabin crew because they’re most visible – […]
Dimity’s Journey: Exploring Rural Healthcare on the Go Rural Road Trip
My name is Dimity, and I am one of the Accounts Managers at Macquarie Neurosurgery. I am also a nursing student at the University of Technology Sydney and will graduate as a Registered Nurse at the end of the year. I recently had the opportunity to join the Rural Doctors Network on their Go Rural […]
Neurosurgeon vs neurologist: What sets them apart?
The human body is astoundingly complex. It contains 78 main organs, 206 bones and 11 systems, including the nervous system. Studying the human body and brain is an absolute privilege but there is undoubtedly a great deal to learn. The Human Disease Database estimates there are 26,000 anatomical diseases affecting specific areas of the body […]
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
Nerves exist throughout the entire body. Twelve cranial nerves originate in the brain – and a key one is the trigeminal nerve.
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 fluid (CSF) in the brain. Like other chronic conditions, hydrocephalus is usually controlled rather than cured. Early treatment enables many adults with hydrocephalus to lead normal lives with few […]
