When we talk about neurosurgeons, we often think 'brain doctors'. But neurosurgeons are in fact trained in diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, spinal column and the nerves. Dato’ Dr Kantha Rasalingam from the Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia sets the record straight. He also shares about the upcoming NAM Neurospine Congress.

<p>When we talk about neurosurgeons, we often think 'brain doctors'. But neurosurgeons are in fact trained in diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, spinal column and the nerves. Dato&rsquo; Dr Kantha Rasalingam from the Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia sets the record straight. He also shares about the upcoming NAM Neurospine Congress.</p>

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