A-Z of Patient Information Leaflets

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  • Balloon Compression of Trigeminal Ganglion

    A procedure to selectively affect the trigeminal ganglion

  • Best Supportive Care

    This booklet has been designed to provide information for you and your family. It includes answers to some commonly asked questions together with information about other resources that may be helpful.

  • Biopsy - Muscle

    A muscle biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of muscle is removed for testing in a laboratory. 

  • Biopsy - Nerve

    A nerve biopsy is the removal of a small piece of a nerve for testing in the laboratory.

  • Biopsy - Skin

    A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of your skin is removed then studied under a microscope to identify abnormalities to achieve a diagnosis.

     

  • Biopsy - Temporal Artery

    A temporal artery biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of your temporal artery is removed then studied under a microscope to check for signs of inflammation and damage.

  • Blood Stream Infection

    A blood stream infection, also known as a bacteraemia, blood poisoning or septicaemia, is an infection caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream

  • Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Migraines

    The toxin is a protein and is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum.

  • Botulinum Toxin for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

    Botulinum toxin Type A can relief peripheral neuropathic pain.

  • Brain Aneurysms and Screening

    An aneurysm is formed when there is a weakness in the blood vessel (artery) causing a ballooning or ‘out-pouching’ that fills with blood.

  • Brain Tumour - Activity Advice for No Obvious Weakness after Surgery

    What is the aim of this leaflet?

    • To educate on the benefits and safety of exercise
    • To empower to maintain a healthy level of exercise, long term.
    • To encourage to stay at your normal level of day to day activity

  • Brain Tumour Clinical Nurse Specialist Team

    This leaflet provides information about the role and contact details for the Brain Tumour Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS).

  • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential

    This is a painless test that records the function of a nerve pathway between the ear and the brain.