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Lawyer Survives Giant Brain Tumor After Sudden Collapse
health5 days ago

Lawyer Survives Giant Brain Tumor After Sudden Collapse

Houston attorney Nate Broughty, known online as 'Nate The Lawyer,' fainted and developed severe headaches, leading doctors to discover a massive brain tumor (meningioma). Surgeons removed about 90% of it in a 15-hour operation; initial grading was grade 2 but later tests suggested a low-grade, near-benign tumor. Three months post-op scans showed no remaining tumor, and he is adjusting to life after surgery while doctors continue monitoring; the family had also faced his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.

via TODAY.com|
#brain-surgery#brain-tumor#health
Austria Neurosurgeon on Trial for Daughter's Unauthorized Skull Drilling
world4 months ago

Austria Neurosurgeon on Trial for Daughter's Unauthorized Skull Drilling

A brain surgeon in Austria is on trial after allegedly allowing her 12-year-old daughter to drill a hole in a patient's skull during surgery, an act she denies, claiming her daughter only held the drill under supervision. The incident has sparked outrage and concerns over medical ethics, with the case ongoing and the hospital staff involved fired.

via thetab.com|
#austria#brain-surgery#child-involvement
Clogged Ear Led to Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis in Father
health4 months ago

Clogged Ear Led to Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis in Father

Stephen Greene, a healthy 44-year-old, experienced subtle symptoms like ear clogging and hearing loss, which led to the discovery of a rare, benign brain tumor called vestibular schwannoma. After diagnosis and a lengthy surgery, he faced a challenging recovery but is now gradually returning to normal life, highlighting the importance of paying attention to early symptoms and seeking medical advice.

via TODAY.com|
#brain-surgery#brain-tumor#health
Teen's Persistent Headaches Revealed to Have Unexpected Cause
health6 months ago

Teen's Persistent Headaches Revealed to Have Unexpected Cause

Logan Coleridge, a high school football player with a history of concussions, suffered severe headaches and neurological symptoms that were eventually diagnosed as an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. After surgery to remove the AVM, he has recovered well and is returning to normal activities, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for similar conditions.

via yahoo.com|
#avm#brain-surgery#diagnosis
Brazil's President Lula Recovering Well After Brain Surgery
world-news1 year ago

Brazil's President Lula Recovering Well After Brain Surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is in stable condition in intensive care after undergoing surgery in Sao Paulo to drain a brain bleed, linked to a fall at home in October. The 79-year-old leader, who has faced previous health issues including a hip operation and throat cancer, was transferred to Sirio Libanes hospital after an MRI in Brasília detected an intracranial haemorrhage. Lula had previously canceled a trip to a BRICS summit due to the fall, participating via videoconference instead.

via Euronews|
#brain-surgery#brazil#health
Brazil's President Lula in ICU Post-Emergency Brain Surgery
politics1 year ago

Brazil's President Lula in ICU Post-Emergency Brain Surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is recovering in intensive care after undergoing emergency brain surgery to remove a haematoma caused by a fall in October. The 79-year-old leader is stable and expected to return to Brasília soon, though his health raises questions about his potential re-election in 2026. Vice-president Geraldo Alckmin is temporarily assuming some of Lula's duties. Lula's presidency faces challenges, including economic concerns and a recent alleged assassination plot.

via Financial Times|
#brain-surgery#brazil#health
Brazil's President Lula in ICU After Emergency Brain Surgery
world-news1 year ago

Brazil's President Lula in ICU After Emergency Brain Surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 79, underwent emergency surgery to address an intracranial hemorrhage. The procedure was successful, and he is currently recovering in the ICU at Sirio Libanes hospital in Sao Paulo. The hemorrhage is believed to be linked to a previous fall earlier this year, which had forced him to cancel a trip to the BRICS summit. A news conference is expected to provide further details on his condition.

via NBC News|
#brain-surgery#brazil#health
Brain Surgery: A Controversial Cure for Migraines
health1 year ago

Brain Surgery: A Controversial Cure for Migraines

Anna Hill, who suffered from severe migraines for nine years, reports significant improvement after undergoing controversial brain surgery to remove a benign pineal cyst. Despite skepticism from many neurosurgeons who consider the procedure risky and potentially driven by the placebo effect, a recent NHS clinical trial found that 90% of patients experienced lasting benefits. The surgery, performed by a small number of specialists, remains contentious due to its risks and the debate over its efficacy.

via BBC.com|
#brain-surgery#health#migraines