Musicians' Heath

Awakened brain surgery in a musician for a brain tumor

Primitive brain tumors have been increasing steadily for about 20 years. The largest number, almost 50%, is represented by tumors linked to the proliferation of cells surrounding neurons, glial cells; these are gliomas. (...)
Amateur musical practices, unexpected benefits compared to professional practices

The professional practice of music presents benefits regarding cerebral aging compared to non-musicians, but less than amateur music practices. (...)
Dyskinesia and dystonia induced by primpan in a musician during a cruise

This clinical case presents the undesirable effects of metoclopramide in a musician, medication prescribed in a short time with low doses, for seasickness. (...)
Focal Dystonia and Stereotactic Neurosurgery

An Indian guitarist with focal dystonia of the fingers just undergoes a neurosurgical treatment under stereotaxy. (...)
Playing horn beyond disability and becoming an exceptional horn player

Accompany, advise the young musician whatever his health problem, his disability to lead him as far as possible with respect for his choices, his passion for the practice of an instrument (...)
Phil Collins is hospitalized after falling in his hotel room

On the night of June 7 to 8, Phil Collins had a fall in his hotel room in London after the concert he had just held. (...)
The third arm of a percussionist drummer

The Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have developed a robotic upper extremity that allows a percussionist to play with a third artificial arm. Attached to the shoulder of the musician, it responds to his gestures. (...)
Musical training creates new cerebral ties in children

Musical training creates new brain ties in children. These transformations induced by musical learning could serve as a basis for defining new strategies in the treatment of disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (...)