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Apr, 2022
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system that develops slowly and the symptoms are evident over a period of time. Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road has launched a support group to bring together patients and their…
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Apr, 2022
World Parkinson's Day: There are many myths surrounding Parkinson's disease considering the symptoms are not the same for everyone affected by it. Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that mostly affects people over age 60, may lead to shaking, stiffness, problems in balance and coordination and eventually difficulty in walking and talking as the disease progresses and gets worse over time. The fastest growing neurological condition in the world has no…
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Mar, 2022
Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) or 'brain haemorrhage " is a very serious life-threatening neuro-surgical emergency condition requiring immediate diagnosis, transfer to a specialised neuro-care centre and intensive (ICU) management. This condition is often seen in both male and female patients,…
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Mar, 2022
Technology is helping every aspect of human lives. For cerebral palsy patients, simple apps are being developed, which help to improve their communication if they are facing speech problems. High-end medical technology in the form of computerised gait analysis, as well as special implantable medication pumps, are helpful for patients with cerebral palsy. On February 28, 2022, news broke out about the death of Zain Nadella the son of Microsoft…
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Mar, 2022
The passing away of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s son has brought the focus back on cerebral palsy, a condition the 26-year-oldsuffered from. The passing away of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s son has brought the focus back on cerebral palsy,…
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Jan, 2022
Migraine is a common disorder in children. 3.5-5% of children will experience recurrent headaches consistent with migraine. Q: What are the presentation and symptoms? Ans: The presentation is varied and varies according to patient age, as follows: Infants may present with only episodic “headbanging”Preschool children often have episodes involving an ill appearance, abdominal pain, vomiting, and the need to go to sleep; they may exhibit pain by irritability, crying, rocking,…
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Jun, 2021
Neglecting health problems and not maintaining a healthy lifestyle can cost you your life. Shockingly, there are certain harmless problems that can lead to a stroke. There have been a lot of conversations around neurological health after covid-19 entered…
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Oct, 2020
Our emotions aren’t futile. They have a huge impact on our overall well-being. One such emotion is grief. Grieving is always counted as a single unit, but it is multifaceted. It comes with pain – both physical and mental. That’s why it becomes all the more important to understand this emotion to tackle it better. One of the biggest reasons for grief is the loss of a near and dear…
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Oct, 2020
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder that affects children. Even adults also suffer from this condition if the symptoms begin from childhood. This is a condition that can affect the overall performance of the child in school and…
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