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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.

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)

  Find out about an electroencephalogram (EEG), which records brain activity, and when this type of test may be used.

• Encephalitis - Diagnosis

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

• Hydrocephalus - Treatment

  Surgery is usually needed to reduce the pressure in the brain.

• Parkinson's disease - Causes

  Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra.

• Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma)

  An acoustic neuroma is a type of non-cancerous (benign) brain tumour.

• Subarachnoid haemorrhage

  A subarachnoid haemorrhage is an uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain.

• Hydrocephalus - Symptoms

  Read about the symptoms of hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain).

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Causes

  A transient ischaemic attacks (TIA) happens when one of the blood vessels that supply your brain with oxygen-rich blood becomes blocked.

• Causes - Borderline personality disorder

  Read about the causes of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It's likely to be caused by a combination of factors.