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  • Brain aneurysm - Diagnosis

    A brain aneurysm is usually diagnosed with angiography, a type of X-ray that uses a special dye to show the blood vessels.

  • Diagnosis

    For brain stem death to be diagnosed, a person must fail to respond to outside stimulation and there must be clear evidence of serious, irreversible brain damage.

  • What is a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)?

  • Parkinson's disease

    Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

  • Alzheimer's disease - Causes

    Alzheimer's disease is caused by parts of the brain shrinking (atrophy), which affects the structure and function of particular brain areas.

  • Dystonia

    Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). Find out about the main symptoms, types and treatments.

  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    A subarachnoid haemorrhage is most often caused by a brain aneurysm.

  • Subdural haematoma

    Find out more about subdural haematomas (brain bleeds), including what symptoms it can cause, how it is treated and advice on recovery.

  • Newborn jaundice - Kernicterus

    Kernicterus is a rare but serious complication of untreated jaundice in babies caused by excess bilirubin damaging the brain or central nervous system.

  • Encephalitis

    Find out about encephalitis, a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain.