Neurology

Doctor, I have heard about the harmful impact of Meningitis. Could you give me a clear picture of this illness?

Meninges are the three membranes that cover and protect the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges caused by injury or infection. There two types

Living with and Managing Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis was first diagnosed in the year 1868 and even though a cure is yet to be found, there are treatment options to help slow down the progression of

Be ‘FAST’ On Managing Stroke

Dr Bhuvaneshwari Rajendran, consultant, clinical neurophysiology and neurosciences of Kauvery Hospital, talks about stroke awareness. What is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It takes place when the

How can you prevent a seizure?

There are various reasons why a person may be prone to seizures, commonly referred to as convulsions or fits. One of the most common reasons is epilepsy. This is a

The importance of the Hospital Caregiver in Dementia patients

If your loved one suffering from Dementia is hospitalized for further treatment in a hospital, your role as a CareGiver or Attender is very important. Here are a few pointers

What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

What is Multiple Sclerosis? Being a chronic disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) damages the nerves in the spinal cord, brain, and the optic nerves. Sclerosis refers to scarring, and people with

A knock on the head and there goes your memory

This is a dramatic twist in many movies. This kind of memory loss is pretty rare. When you forget simple everyday things its annoying. Why does this memory loss occur?

The 5 Stages of Parkinson’s disease

On August 11, 2014, the world woke up to the shocking news that the famous comedian and actor Robin Williams of Mrs. Doubtfire fame (the movie that inspired the making

Stroke in the Elderly

Stroke, as per statistics, is the leading cause of impairment and the third leading cause of death among the elderly, in India. Stroke is also the cause of disability and

Neurological Physiotherapy

Neurological physiotherapy rehabilitates patients with neurological disorders to improve their functional capabilities and independence thus improves their Quality of life. Neurological conditions which involve brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and

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