A brain stem stroke is a stroke which originates in the brain stem. Because the brain stem handles many of the body's basic life support functions, such as breathing and heart rate, a brain stem stroke can be fatal. As with other strokes, early treatment is essential, with the prognosis...
What should patients think about when they are considering a stem cell therapy? Going to a for-profit, unproven stem cell clinic is particularly risky and raises more questions. Patient guide to stem cell therapies For better or worse, I am in the unique position of being a stem cell ...
Both lesions and tumors in the brain represent abnormal areas, but they are not the same. A lesion is a broad term that refers to any abnormal tissue or damage in the brain, whereas a tumor, is a specific type of lesion, characterized by the abnormal growth of cells. All tumors are le...
What is a frontal lobe stroke? What part of the brain is known as the interpreter? What is the difference between brain and cerebral ganglia? What is the main visceral control center of the brain? What part of the brain controls fine motor skills?
Learn the definition of a stroke. Discover how and when a stroke occurs and its effects on the brain. Examine the two different types of strokes, the risk factors, symptoms, and different treatments. Introduction Thebrainis one of the most important organs in the human body. It serves as a...
Stem cell therapy has been developing for the last 40 years, and it has shown results in the treatment of different diseases, from neurological to heart and autoimmune pathologies. At the same time, in the news or on the internet, cell therapy is often promoted with alerts that it has adve...
Brain Stem –at the bottom of the brain is the brain stem which contains the midbrain, pons, and medulla. This part of the brain is directly in contact with the hypothalamus and controls the bit between when we are awake and when we are asleep. Within both the brainstem and hypothalamus...
Astroke, sometimes called a brain attack, is just a word for the: Damage to and death of a local section of brain tissue Result of an inadequate supply of oxygenated blood Silent Stroke Symptoms Lesson Summary Register to view this lesson ...
With this form of TBI, you havebruiseson your brain that cause bleeding. If the injured area is large enough, you may need surgery. Acquired brain injuries Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) aren't caused by trauma. They're caused by other things, such as astroke,tumor, fluid, or an infect...
What is Stem Cell Therapy? Stem cell therapy or stem cell treatment is a clinical application that utilizes stem cells to treat or manage various medical conditions.Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to develop into different cell types in the body, such as muscle, bone...