With brain surgery, even the slightest error can result in problems with speech, memory, balance, vision, coordination. But doctors told David and Carly Held early ...

Chiari malformations are structural defects in the skull that can cause serious problems. These malformations are thought to be rare, affecting about one in 1,000 people. But new and improved ...

The objective of this article is to probe the surgical procedures of treatment for Chiari I malformation (CMI) associated with syringomyelia and evaluate their efficacy based on clinical and ...

After getting her diagnosis of Chiari Malformation 1, Jenni Lee is now on a mission to raise awareness about the brain disorder. Since articles of Lee's return to work, she has received dozens of ...

After Spring Valley resident Christine Smith underwent brain decompression surgery in 2007, life became a little more precious, and clinging to it seemed nearly impossible for a while. But she had ...

LOS ANGELES "It started with depression. I had mood swings. I get bad coordination. I can't hold things I shake all the time," said Danielle Foster. Foster said she would lie in bed all day, always ...