Brainstem Glioma

Brainstem Glioma

Brainstem Glioma Brainstem Glioma: The cancerous tumor that develops in the brain stem (Posterior part of the brain, which comprises three parts Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata. Brainstem controls the vital function like heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and swallowing) is known as Brainstem Glioma.   These types of tumors do not usually spread outside the brain and … Read more

Electroencephalography

Electroencephalography

 Electroencephalography EEG Electroencephalography (EEG) is a bio-medical technique use to measure and record minute electrical currents generated by the brain.  A German psychiatrist named ‘Hans Berger‘ of ‘Coburg’ is known as the inventor of Electroencephalography.  How EEG works? Our brain is not quiet; it constantly generates minute electrical currents even during sleep and in a deep coma. These electrical … Read more

Sense of Touch

Sense of Touch

Sense of Touch The Sense of Touch is one of the five senses in the body and helps us to feel the physical contact with other objects. It, in fact, includes distinct sensory perception, all of which respond to stimuli applied to the skin. It is called a tactile sense. Through touch, we can learn about the … Read more

Degenerative Diseases

Degenerative Diseases

Degenerative Diseases Degenerative Diseases are caused by the malfunctioning of some organs of the human body, and these may be of various types: Heart Attack  Heart Attack is caused by a wide variety of coronary ailments from arterial blockages to uncontrolled heartbeats to congestive heart failure. This impedes the heart’s ability to deliver blood (oxygen and … Read more

Squint

Squint

Squint    Strabismus Squint is a physical defect in which both eyes are not aligned together and do not point in the same direction. It is also called Strabismus. For a person suffering from this defect, if the eyes are in an inward direction, it is called a convergent squint, or if the eyes are … Read more