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  • Brain death - 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.

  • TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

    Read about transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a method of pain relief that involves the use of a mild electrical current.

  • Malignant brain tumour (brain cancer)

    A malignant brain tumour is a fast-growing cancer that spreads to other areas of the brain and spine.

  • DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

    Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.

  • Cerebral palsy

    Find out about cerebral palsy, including the symptoms, causes, when to get medical advice, how it's treated and what the outlook is.

  • Brain tumours

    A brain tumour is a growth of cells in the brain that multiplies in an abnormal, uncontrollable way. Find out about its symptoms and how it's treated.

  • Brain death

    Brain stem death is where a person no longer has any brain stem functions, and has permanently lost the potential for consciousness and the capacity to breathe.

  • Brain aneurysm

    Find out what a brain aneurysm is, including why they develop, who's affected, how they're treated and how to prevent them.

  • Brain abscess

    A brain abscess is a pus-filled swelling in the brain. It's a rare and life-threatening condition, usually caused by infection or a severe head injury.

  • Benign brain tumour (non-cancerous)

    Information about benign (non-cancerous) brain tumours, including types of tumour, when to see a GP, causes, treatment and recovery.