Guest Column

Mazda Turel

Mazda Turel

Dr Mazda Turel is consultant neurosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai. 

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The frontal lobe: What happens when your brain loses its filter?

The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that governs our personality, reason, and impulse control, acting as our internal editor

By Mazda Turel December 07, 2025

Why white matter is key to your brain's coherence

White matter acts as the crucial road network of the brain, enabling different regions to communicate and ensuring coherent function rather than chaotic committee work

By Mazda Turel November 23, 2025

A neurosurgeon's delicate dance with the cortex

Cortex surgery, as illustrated by Tara's case, reveals the brain's remarkable capacity for recovery and the delicate balance between medical intervention and preserving human identity

By Mazda Turel November 09, 2025

Pia Mater: Brain's invisible, indispensable protector

Pia mater is the brain's innermost and most delicate covering, acting as an invisible, inseparable skin that clings to every fold, and protects the cerebral cortex and spinal cord

By Mazda Turel October 26, 2025

The Arachnoid Mater: A glimpse into brain's delicate veil

Arachnoid mater, a delicate brain membrane, is central to understanding critical neurosurgical emergencies like subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by ruptured aneurysms

By Mazda Turel October 12, 2025

Dura mater: The brain's silent guardian 

Dura mater, the brain's tough, protective layer, acts as its personal bodyguard, safeguarding against injury

By Mazda Turel September 28, 2025

The skull is a piece of architecture where renovation work happens with the owner still living within

It’s easy to forget about your skull. You don’t see it, you don’t feel it, and it doesn’t ask for attention—unless something goes wrong

By Mazda Turel September 14, 2025

The human scalp: When a small lump makes a big difference in life

Scalp anatomy and its importance are often overlooked

By Mazda Turel August 31, 2025

All about the 12th cranial nerve

Its job is to be the maestro of your tongue 

By Mazda Turel August 17, 2025

The story of the 11th cranial nerve

The 11th cranial nerve is an unsung hero

By Mazda Turel August 03, 2025
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