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Neurology

What are the kinds of Epileptic Fits? 5

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder which involves intermittent episodes of unconsciousness and seizures due to disturbed electrical activity in the brain. It is a chronic condition. The symptoms may

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Types of Strokes 2

Table of Content Overview Introduction Signs and symptoms of stroke Types of strokes Ischemic Stroke Transient Ischemic Stroke (TIA) Haemorrhagic Stroke Brain-stem stroke Cryptogenic stroke Overview Stroke is an umbrella

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Doctor, I have heard about the harmful impact of Meningitis. Could you give me a clear picture of this illness? 2

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

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Living with and Managing Multiple Sclerosis 2

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

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Be ‘FAST’ On Managing Stroke 3

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

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How can you prevent a seizure? 2

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

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The importance of the Hospital Caregiver in Dementia patients 2

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

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What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? 2

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

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A knock on the head and there goes your memory 2

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?

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The 5 Stages of Parkinson’s disease 2

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

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