21 - 30 of 152 results for "Hypoxic brain damage"
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What is a malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)?
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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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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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Corticobasal degeneration
Read about corticobasal degeneration (CBD), a rare condition where brain cells become damaged over time and certain sections of the brain start to shrink.
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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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Peripheral neuropathy
Find out about peripheral neuropathy, a term for a group of conditions in which the peripheral nervous system is damaged.
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Alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake.
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Glomerulonephritis
Read about glomerulonephritis, which is damage to the tiny filters inside your kidneys (the glomeruli).
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Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where repeated inflammation permanently damages the pancreas.
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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.