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Epilepsy 101

Calendar January 18, 2012 | Posted by Plaza Medical Center

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by seizures, which are a brief but strong surge of electrical activity in the brain. For that reason, epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder. Some seizures last a few seconds while others … Continue reading →

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What Does a Neurosurgeon Do?

Calendar June 13, 2011 | Posted by Plaza Medical Center

You have probably heard of neurosurgeons or neurosurgery before, but what does exactly does it mean? Neurosurgery refers to the specialized field of surgery for treating conditions and diseases of the central nervous system and the spine. Neurosurgeons are medical … Continue reading →

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Giloma: Common Brain Tumor

Calendar March 7, 2011 | Posted by Plaza Medical Center

Most malignant and almost half of all brain tumors are a type of tumor called a glioma. These tumors come from the glial cells in the brain and can also affect the spinal cord or other parts of the central … Continue reading →

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