What the Brain Does
The brain is the center of all activity that goes on in the body. Yes, it is the place where conscious thought happens. But the brain is also the center of the nervous system, which means that it’s...
View ArticleNeurosurgery: Improving Lives Every Day
For countless thousands of individuals across the country, neurosurgery has been a lifesaving and life improving medical procedure. With the latest in technological advances and knowledge in the field...
View ArticleWhy the Brain is Important
Did you know that when the world was younger and men were just beginning to experiment with surgery, they thought the brain was useless? It’s true: as far back as ancient Egypt, the brain was...
View ArticleWhat is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is something that we’re hearing more about these days. The newest Twilight movie apparently is giving people with epilepsy a greater risk for seizures when viewing. This will work out like all...
View ArticlePortland Neurosurgeon, James Makker MD
A lot of diseases concerning the brain are incurable but most of them can be managed or treated so that an individual can lead a normal and healthy life. This is what any Portland neurosurgeon like...
View ArticleAbout Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition that most people don’t really fully understand. Most people are exposed to epilepsy as a concept when they read about seizures being caused by Pokemon or by...
View ArticleHappy New Year from James Makker
Hey everyone. James Makker here, wishing everyone in Portland a safe and happy New Year. Enjoy the ride!
View ArticleSpinal Damage
Spinal damage is one of those things that we hope won’t happen; nevertheless, it’s something that can happen and may even be happening right now. We take for granted, often, the minor miracle that we...
View ArticleWhen to Use a Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgery is exactly that: brain surgery (although it’s not quite rocket science). In any case, what we mean to say is that there are certain times when it’s better to have a neurosurgeon on hand,...
View ArticleI Did Not Understand My Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgery is a powerful and highly specialized branch of medicine that has enabled tens of thousands of individuals to improve their lifestyle and their quality of life. Neurosurgeons themselves are...
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