Nervous System

Krabbe’s Disease: A Rare and Fatal Neurological Disorder

What is Krabbe Disease? Krabbe disease, also known as "Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy," belongs to the group of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), specifically the sphingolipidoses. It...

Diffuse Axonal Injury- Etiology, Treatment and Prognosis

Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI), also referred to as Traumatic Axonal Injury (TAI), is a severe form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from...

Dravet Syndrome: Understanding This Severe Epilepsy

Dravet syndrome is a rare and catastrophic form of epilepsy that begins in infancy or early childhood. It is characterized by prolonged and recurrent...

Medulloblastoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Medulloblastoma is a rare but aggressive type of cancer. It is considered a brain cancer of childhood as it constitutes 20% of all cases...

Ependymoma: Key Facts on Symptoms, Risks & Care

Ependymomas are tumors that develop from glial cells in the central nervous system (CNS). They typically form in the ependymal lining of the ventricles, which...