A test for Lyme diseasecreated at May 06, 2009 57 The most common test for Lyme disease is a two-tiered serological test.The first tier is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or immunofluorescence assay (IFA) to detect antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi,the bacterium that causes Lyme disease...  |
Surgery for Spine Tumorscreated at May 04, 2009 71 Surgery for spine tumors aims to remove the tumor,stabilize the spine,and relieve nerve compression.The specific surgical approach depends on the tumor's location,size,type,and the patient's overall health,ranging from minimally invasive procedures like bi...  |
Chemotherapy for Brain Cancercreated at May 04, 2009 106 Chemotherapy for brain cancer involves using drugs to kill cancer cells,but its effectiveness is limited by the blood-brain barrier,which restricts drug passage into the brain.Treatment typically involves systemic chemotherapy (drugs delivered intravenousl...  |
How is a Brain Tumor Diagnosed?created at May 03, 2009 195 The doctor does a complete physical exam with special attention to neurological examination. This includes checks for alertness, muscle strength, coordination, reflexes and response to pain. The doctor also examines the eyes for swelling caused by a tumor ...  |
What are the symptoms of brain tumors?created at May 03, 2009 72 The symptoms depend on the size of the tumor and the location. Symptoms are caused by damage to vital tissue and by pressure from the tumor or swelling, which may happen if the tumor blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Headaches that tend to be worse i... |