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  • Hydrocephalus - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain). The symptoms can differ depending on the type of hydrocephalus and the age of the person affected.

  • Hydrocephalus - Diagnosis

    Find out how hydrocephalus is diagnosed. CT and MRI scans are often used to examine the brain in detail and help diagnose the condition.

  • Gangrene - Treatment

    Find out how gangrene is treated. The main priorities are to remove the affected tissue, treat or prevent infection and treat the problem that caused gangrene.

  • Endocarditis - Causes

    If your heart valves are damaged, or if you have an artificial valve, it will be easier for bacteria to take root and trigger an infection.

  • Encephalitis - Diagnosis

    Find out about the tests that may need to be carried out to diagnose encephalitis, including brain scans and a lumbar puncture.

  • Dyslexia - Management

    While dyslexia is a lifelong problem, there's a range of specialist educational interventions that can help children with their reading and writing.

  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Diagnosis

    Read about the tests used to investigate Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) including MRI, EEG and lumbar puncture. A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of CJD.

  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Causes

    Find out what causes Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). The main cause of all types of CJD is a build-up of an abnormal infectious protein in the brain called a prion.

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease - Causes

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is caused by mutations in genes that lead to nerve damage.

  • Burns and scalds - Treatment

    Appropriate first aid must be used to treat any burns or scalds as soon as possible. This will limit the amount of damage to your skin.