Cerebral edema, or brain swelling, occurs when fluid accumulates in the brain, increasing pressure and reducing oxygen flow, which can lead to irreversible damage or fatality if untreated. Symptoms ...

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Falciparum malaria is a leading cause of ill health, neurodisability, and death in tropical countries. Although 40% of the world's population is at risk, most transmission occurs in sub-Saharan Africa ...

Cerebral vasospasm is the classic cause of delayed neurological deterioration after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, leading to cerebral ischemia and infarction, and thus to poor outcome and ...

One of our most contentious debates may now have an answer. Dogs, it turns out, have about twice the number of neurons in their cerebral cortexes than what cats have, which suggests they could be ...

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What Is a Brain Aneurysm? A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of a blood vessel inside the brain that can sometimes burst and cause a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Think of a weak spot in a balloon ...

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A simple imaging exam capable of assessing myocardial deformation during contraction has emerged as a promising tool for predicting the risk of cardiac complications in patients with chronic Chagas ...