Medical Treatment of Epilepsy
Once the diagnosis of epilepsy has been established, its treatment must be individualised. This includes the need for treatment and choice of Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AED). The benefits of treatment (such … Read More
Brain & Neurology
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder where there are recurrent bursts of abnormal brain activity, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. Causes of Seizures … Read More
Seizure First Aid
Around 30% of patients with epilepsy may NOT have good control despite having medication and are at risk of getting seizure attacks. It is important for caregivers or spouses of … Read More
Pituitary Tumour
Pituitary tumours are growths which develop within your pituitary gland. The pituitary gland plays an important role in our body function because it produces hormones (prolactin and growth hormones) as … Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia and accounts up to 60% of dementia cases. It is a progressive disease whereby the symptoms will gradually worsen with time. In … Read More
What To Do When You Have A Stroke
A Stroke occurs when part of the brain cannot get blood (and oxygen) supply resulting in death of the brain cells causing loss of body function like speech, vision or … Read More
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Exercises for Initial Phase of Stroke
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation exercises improves the recovery of function and mobility after a stroke. Regular daily therapy is required to help the patient to RELEARN the muscle functions lost after … Read More
Communication Tips for Caregivers of Patients with APHASIA
Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand, produce or read written or spoken words. The symptoms of aphasia depending on which areas on the language … Read More
Stroke – Signs and Symptoms
Stroke is one of the top 5 causes of death and a major cause of disability. A stroke occurs when part of the brain cannot get blood (and oxygen) supply … Read More