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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.
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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.
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What is a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)?
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Parkinson's disease
Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.
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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.
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Dystonia
Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). Find out about the main symptoms, types and treatments.
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Subarachnoid haemorrhage
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is most often caused by a brain aneurysm.
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Subdural haematoma
Find out more about subdural haematomas (brain bleeds), including what symptoms it can cause, how it is treated and advice on recovery.
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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.
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Encephalitis
Find out about encephalitis, a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain.