Diseases
21 Feb 2004
Aseptic meningitis (sterile meningitis)
Aseptic or sterile meningitis refers to inflammation of the brain and its lining (meninges) not caused by bacteria. It may be cause by a virus…
Diseases
21 Feb 2004
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; Lou Gehrig’s disease; Charcot's disease)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a motor neuron disease. It attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles. The muscles become paralysed.
Diseases
20 Feb 2004
Encephalitis (viral encephalitis)
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain and its lining (the meninges). It is usually caused by a virus like herpes simplex or mumps, and rarely…
Cancer
01 Feb 2004
Brain cancer: Medulloblastoma; primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET)
Medulloblastoma or primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) is a brain cancer that usually affects children under ten years of age.
Chronic Pain
27 Dec 2003
Shingles (herpes zoster infection; HZ)
Shingles or herpes zoster is a blistering, itching, painful and burning rash. It is caused by infection with Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).
Chronic Pain
23 Dec 2003
Headache
Headache or cephalgia includes primary and secondary headache syndromes, such as migraines, cluster headaches and tension-type headaches.
Chronic Pain
23 Dec 2003
Tension headache
Tension-type headaches are a type of primary headache with no apparent cause. They cause dull pain radiating from the forehead to the neck and shoulders.
Chronic Pain
23 Dec 2003
Migraine
Migraine is a severe, recurring headache which may cause visual symptoms (aura). They affect 12% of people, most commonly women, who often have triggers.
Diseases
27 Nov 2003
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of movement disorders caused by brain damage at birth. It affects motor skills and muscle tone.
