Insights | Dr Nor Faizal
Clinical insights on brain tumour surgery, headache & migraine, and chronic pain management. Written by Oxford-trained neurosurgeon Dr Nor Faizal Ahmad Bahuri.
Falls & Brain Bleeding: The Hidden Danger
When a child falls, external injuries don't tell the whole story. Dr Nor Faizal explains why serious brain bleeding can …
Read MoreWhen a Brain Tumour Strikes a Child: A Surgeon's Story
A 10-year-old girl faced a life-threatening brain tumour. Dr. Nor Faizal recounts the high-risk surgery and the …
Read MoreWhen You Feel Lost at Sea, Float
A neurosurgeon's reflection on facing hard truths, mental fatigue, and the first step towards healing—both for patients …
Read MoreWhen a Headache Strikes: 5 Simple Steps to Take Control
A sudden, severe headache can be disorienting. As a neurosurgeon, here are the five crucial steps I advise my patients …
Read MoreA Night in the Desert
48 months of surgical practice. Then the Sahara — not to escape, but to return to something true.
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Discipline
Intelligence is common. Discipline is rare. A neurosurgeon's reflection on the true cost of excellence.
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Clinical Management of Chronic Migraine: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective
A clinical overview of chronic migraine, cluster headaches, and secondary headache pathologies. Guidance on …
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Instagram: A Day in the Life of a Neurosurgeon
A behind-the-scenes look at neurosurgery through Dr Nor Faizal's Instagram — the precision, the teamwork, and the human …
Read MoreTikTok: 3 Migraine Red Flags You Must Not Ignore
Dr Nor Faizal shares three migraine warning signs that require urgent neurological review — a quick, practical guide …
Read MoreVideo: Understanding Brain Tumours — What You Need to Know
Dr Nor Faizal explains the key facts about brain tumours, from warning signs to treatment options, in this educational …
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My Oxford Journey: Why Precision Neurosurgery Changes Everything
From Malaysia to Oxford and back — a personal reflection on what Oxford Fellowship taught me about precision, humility, …
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Migraine vs Brain Tumour: Red Flags You Should Not Ignore
Most headaches are benign, but some are symptoms of serious conditions. Learn the red flags that distinguish dangerous …
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Pain as a Diagnostic Gateway: When Your Headache Is More Than Stress
Chronic pain is often the first signal of an underlying neurological condition. An Oxford-trained neurosurgeon explains …
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Glioblastoma (GBM): Understanding Your Treatment Options
A frank, compassionate guide to glioblastoma multiforme — what it is, current treatment protocols (Stupp Protocol), …
Read MoreSpinal & Back Pain Guide | From Symptoms to Specialist Care
A patient guide to spinal conditions — herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and when back pain requires …
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Meningioma: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide for Patients
An authoritative guide to Meningioma by Dr. Nor Faizal. Understand the pathology, surgical Simpson grading, advanced …
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