Brain treatments

27-06-2025

Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary?

One of the questions we are asked at Instituto Clavel about Parkinson’s disease, is whether it is hereditary. People obviously worry about this when there are cases of Parkinson’s in their family. Although most cases are not hereditary, there are genetic factors associated with PD, both in sporadic and familial Parkinson’s disease, especially in cases of early onset (before the age of 40.)

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08-01-2025

Normal pressure hydrocephalus: symptoms, causes, and treatment

Normal pressure hydrocephalus in adults is associated with a variety of symptoms, which can mean its diagnosis is often delayed. A delayed diagnosis can affect the progression of the disease, and consequently, the patient’s quality of life. This is why it so important to be aware of the primary symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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23-08-2023

It is neccessary to operate on a benign brain tumor?

Benign brain tumors are primary, noncancerous tumors. They grow much more slowly than malignant tumors, and they are usually respectful of nearby brain tissue, but they can cause symptoms and can change over time. The neurosurgeons at Instituto Clavel explain the circumstances that determine whether a benign brain tumor requires surgery.

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20-07-2023

World Brain Day: tips for a healthy brain

World Brain Day is celebrated every year on July 22nd to raise awareness about neurological diseases and disorders, and the impact they have on many lives.

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28-06-2023

Stages of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease is an age-related degenerative brain condition that causes parts of the brain to deteriorate. It is mostly known to cause speech difficulties, tremors, and lack of balance. In this article we discuss the various stages of Parkinson's.

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15-03-2023

What is involved in a brain biopsy?

Brain biopsy is a procedure in which a fragment of tissue is taken for analysis in order to make a diagnosis. In this post, the experts in neurosurgery at the Instituto Clavel, tell you all about this procedure.

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