By Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Neurological disorders are among the most disabling illnesses all over the world. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are the two top disorders among them. Parkinson’s, disease is a brain disorder, seen in elderly population. Fo revery thousand people over 60 years one may […]
Understanding Epilepsy: A Common Neurological Condition
Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO around 50 million people in the whole world suffer from epilepsy which is one […]
Brain Stroke – When the Brain suffers an Attack
Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Stroke, (paralysis) or a brain attack is a disabling brain disorder that affects more than 20 million people across the world and causes nearly 5 million deaths per year. Stroke is caused when there is a block in the blood flow within the blood […]
Aster RV Hospital aids Stroke Patient’s Remarkable Recovery Journey
Aster RV Hospital proudly highlights the inspiring recovery journey of a 63-year-old international stroke patient who overcame significant hurdles, including treatment abroad, a challenging long-distance flight, and rigorous rehabilitation, to regain his independence and health. The patient suffered a stroke while on an international trip and was immediately rushed to a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, […]
Foreign Accent Syndrome: 6 Major Causes and Symptoms
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Foreign Accent Syndrome or FAS refers to a rare and fascinating neurological condition in which a person’s speech unexpectedly switches to a different accent without any apparent reason, while having no history or family antecedent from the place of origin of the […]
Violent Salon Massage Triggers Life – Threatening Stroke: A Wake-Up Call for All
Young Man Suffers Stroke Due to Untrained Salon Massage: A Serious Warning on Unqualified Neck Manipulation Ramkumar (Name changed), a 30-year-old housekeeping boy suffered a life-threatening stroke following an unexpected incident at a local salon in Bengaluru. While getting a routine haircut, the barber offered him a free head massage. What was meant to be […]
The Importance of Early Detection and Community Support for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital It is very important to create public awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, educate them to identify the disease in the early stage, to update the recent happenings in the diagnosis, and management of this problem. Alzheimer’s Disease is the major cause of dementia. Dementia is […]
Ways to Support a Child with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Early-onset Alzheimer’s is a rare disease that significantly affects the lives of children and their families. This condition disrupts memory, thinking, and behaviour of the child, presenting challenges that can feel overwhelming for such a young person. The problems can become extremely […]
The Correlation of Genetics and Neurology in Migraine Disorders
Dr. Sandip Solanki, Consultant Neurosurgeon, HCG Hospitals, Bhavnagar Genetics and neurological disorders have a substantial impact on how our lives turn out, affecting everything from our cognitive capacities to our physical capabilities. These disorders, which can be inherited or developed on their own, frequently have a major influence on day-to-day activities and general quality of […]
Dementia Care: The Importance of Awareness for Family Caregivers
Dr. Manish Patni, MD, DNB Neurology, HCG Hospitals Bhavnagar Family offers immense support, and a sense of belonging and is the foundation of our lives. However, the true significance of family often becomes most apparent when facing unforeseen circumstances. In the case of dementia, which is a progressive neurological condition that erodes memories and cognitive […]