On this page you will find downloadable fact sheets about brain disorders, diseases and injuries. These are simple introductory resources intended for patients, their loved ones, and the general public....
...neuropathy Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder Brain tumours Brain tumours may involve growths of brain tissue or secondary deposits that have spread to the brain from cancer elsewhere in the body. Primary brain...
...& traumatic brain injury Epilepsy Migraine & Headache disorders Infections Inflammatory diseases Movement disorders Neuromuscular disorders Paediatric neurology Other ways to classify types of brain disease Further information & resources...
...learn more about the brain or any specific disorders, you can visit the following pages: Brain Disorders A-Z – our directory of over 70 brain diseases, disorders and injuries Healthy...
...the development of a healthy brain lifestyle. Pointers to a Healthy Brain Exercise and challenge your brain – don’t be a couch potato Nourish your brain with a healthy diet,...
...the brain supplied by the blocked vessel may die; that is, it permanently ceases to work properly, leaving a scar in the brain. This is called brain infarction. Ischaemic strokes...
...They empower families and loved ones by providing accurate diagnoses, and use donor tissue for biomedical research into CTE and other brain disorders. Email: info@brainbank.org.au Tel: (02) 9351 0943 www.brainbank.org.au...
...brain works, and how these diseases can be treated. What is brain donation? Brain donation is when a person and their family decide to donate their brain for medical research...
...brain injury (mTBI) with specific focus on identifying how these injuries influence the brain. George received a Brain Foundation research grant for his upcoming research into how the brain’s electrical...
...from Brain Awareness Week 2023). What is Traumatic Brain Injury? – Dr Jamie Beros (video from Brain Awareness Week 2023). Detecting Brain Changes After Concussion – Dr Remika Mito (video...
...other brain disorders. Email: info@brainbank.org.au Tel: (02) 9351 0943 www.brainbank.org.au Concussion Connect – Macquarie University Concussion Connect is a neurology and psychology group therapy program for those suffering the effects...
...Brain Foundation research grant Dr Rebecca San Gil, Queensland Brain Institute Dr San Gil is the current Fight MND Early Career Research Fellow based at the Queensland Brain Institute. She...
...enquire about brain donation. Australian Sports Brain Bank Web: https://www.brainbank.org.au/ Email: info@brainbank.org.au Phone: (02) 9351 0943 The Australian Sports Brain Bank (ASBB) is a specialised brain bank established by the...
...learn about the brain – you can view the full schedule below. The Brain Awareness Week 2024 resources will cover some of the most common brain diseases, disorders & injuries...
...and healthy control tissue. Some people living with a brain disorder, or who have a family member living with a brain disorder, choose to register as a brain donor so...
The directory lists disorders, diseases and injuries of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system, and contain a brief description of each condition, under the following headings: Description Treatment Prognosis...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause attention differences, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is commonly first diagnosed in children but it can also not...
...NEUROSURGEONS AND NEUROSCIENTISTS Learn more A-Z Disorders The Brain Foundation’s A-Z of Brain Disorders aims to provide a resource for people newly-diagnosed with brain-related disorders, their friends and relatives, and...
...brain disorders (Chiari malformation, which also caused absence epilepsy) but this was different. My Chiari was getting worse and my brain was pressing against my skull, causing a brain injury....
...when they are diagnosed with a brain tumour. Commonly Occurring Brain Tumours Gliomas Gliomas are primary brain tumours. They arise from the supporting cells of the brain. The two main...
...with brain disorders, diseases or injuries, as well as those with typical brain function. Despite progress in neuro-imaging technology, there is a lot we don’t know about the brain. Studying...
...learn something new about these brain diseases. Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury There are over 200,000 diagnosed cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Australia every year, and probably many...
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