Brain Disorder
-
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: Seven myths and facts related to the congenital disorder
Health | Oct 06, 2023, 06:52 PM ISTChildren and adults experience this complex condition differently, with varying degrees of severity. Despite being a permanent condition, it does not worsen over time, and individuals with cerebral palsy can lead normal and healthy lives through effective management.
-
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: Know how sleep disorder results from cerebral palsy
Health | Oct 06, 2023, 05:52 PM ISTAddressing sleep disorders in individuals with cerebral palsy requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving healthcare providers, physical therapists, and sleep specialists. Treatment may include physical therapy medication adjustments, and strategies to improve sleep patterns.
-
Clinical Assessment to Genetic Testing: 8 intervention strategies for cerebral palsy
Health | Oct 06, 2023, 01:22 PM ISTEarly diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve a child's quality of life and long-term outcomes in managing Cerebral Palsy. Parents and caregivers need to work closely with healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for their children.
-
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: What is it? Know symptoms, causes and treatment of the disease
Health | Oct 06, 2023, 11:37 AM ISTPrompt action is crucial in the management of cerebral palsy. From preventing complications to promoting optimal growth and development, early intervention offers countless benefits for children with this condition.
-
World Brain Day 2023: Know date, history, theme and significance
Health | Jul 21, 2023, 04:20 PM ISTOn World Brain Day 2023, it is important to raise awareness about a few brain disorders so that more people receive proper diagnosis and treatment.
-
Brain related genetic disorder may be reversed using gene editing technology: Study
India | Dec 11, 2019, 11:25 AM ISTResearchers have reversed a mutation in mice that leads to the genetic disorder WAGR syndrome -- which causes intellectual disability and obesity in people -- an advance that may lead to drugs for shaping the brain's nerve connections.
-
India-UK experts begin largest study on babies with brain injury in India
World | Nov 21, 2019, 10:42 AM ISTAccording to the Imperial College London, worldwide approximately 50-70 million people have epilepsy, with around 12 million people were estimated to be living with epilepsy in India.
-
Beware! Drinking too much water can cause brain swelling, says study
Health | May 23, 2018, 06:42 PM ISTDid you think drinking excess water is good for your health? Excess of anything is bad.
-
Childhood traumas may up gambling disorder risk
Lifestyle | Aug 04, 2017, 11:11 AM ISTThe findings showed that children with probable pathological gambling problems -- a common disorder -- are more likely to suffer injuries, marital difficulties and criminality as adults.
-
Can alcohol improve your memory?
Lifestyle | Jul 26, 2017, 10:53 AM ISTYou might have heard about number of side-effects of drinking alcohol, but the latest research suggests that alcohol can boost your memory.
-
Alcohol addiction in adolescence may alter brain, affect memory
Lifestyle | Jul 19, 2017, 06:03 PM ISTIf your son is a teenager and is badly addicted to alcohol than it’s time for you to take a call as this may affect his brain health too.
-
Inflammatory biomarkers may help detect brain injury faster
Lifestyle | Jul 11, 2017, 05:23 PM ISTThe study identified three inflammatory biomarkers -- known as CST5, AXIN1 and TRAIL -- of traumatic brain injury.
-
Brain games may not boost your memory: Study
Lifestyle | Apr 18, 2017, 06:56 PM ISTIf you thought brain games could make you smarter, think again. In a study, researchers at Florida State University in the US found no evidence that such games increase overall cognitive abilities.
-
World Health Day: You can touch the real 'brain samples' in a unique exhibition
Lifestyle | Apr 06, 2017, 07:07 PM ISTIn an exhibition, around 20 brains samples of people who've died of some neurological disorder will be on display tomorrow.
-
Astronauts travelling to Mars prone to brain damage, dementia: Study
World | Oct 11, 2016, 02:56 PM ISTA new study has claimed that astronauts travelling to Mars might be at risk of long-term brain damage and even dementia due to galactic cosmic ray exposure
-
Study says early use of weed may reduce IQ, affect brain function
Lifestyle | Oct 07, 2016, 10:55 AM ISTThe early use of marijuana may result in lower IQ and abnormal brain function, according to a new study. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the world. The findings showed that
-
More than 2,500 Indian children are diagnosed with brain tumour every year, claims study
India | Jun 13, 2016, 06:50 AM ISTNew Delhi: Every year the number of brain-related diseases in the world are on rise. According to the doctors, over 2,500 of the Indian children suffer from medulloblastoma, a pediatric malignant primary brain tumour which
-
Nigerian's rare brain disorder corrected by Delhi hospital
India | Sep 09, 2013, 08:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: Michael, a 23-year-old from Nigeria, had always dreamt of becoming a drummer. His dreams seemed shattered when he learned that he was suffering from a rare disease which was pushing his brain against