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Clinical Assessment to Genetic Testing: 8 intervention strategies for cerebral palsy
Health | October 06, 2023 13:22 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.
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World Cerebral Palsy Day 2023: What is it? Know symptoms, causes and treatment of the disease
Health | October 06, 2023 11:37 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.
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Why is World Meningitis Day observed on October 5? Know symptoms, causes and treatments
Health | October 04, 2023 12:37 ISTWorld Meningitis Day brings attention to this global health issue and encourages people to take action to protect themselves and their families from this potentially deadly disease. By increasing awareness about symptoms, causes, and treatments, we can help reduce the spread of this disease.
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Traumatic brain injury may elevate cardiovascular and cognitive dysfunction: Study
Health | September 22, 2023 17:19 ISTTBI is a leading cause of long-term disability and premature death, especially among military personnel and those playing contact sports.
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World-first discovery: Live parasitic worm found in Australian woman's brain
Science | August 29, 2023 9:46 ISTIn 2022, she was referred to a Canberra hospital for surgery after an MRI scan revealed abnormalities in her brain. During the surgery, doctors found an 8-centimeter-long, live parasitic roundworm in her brain.
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Platelets can replicate benefits of exercise in brain, find researchers
Health | August 18, 2023 12:22 ISTPlatelets are a promising tool for optimizing cognitive functioning and may even one day be used to treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
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World Brain Day 2023: Know date, history, theme and significance
Health | July 21, 2023 16:20 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.
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Kerala teen dies of rare brain infection, Minister says 100 pc mortality rate observed so far
India | July 07, 2023 23:51 ISTA teenager died after being infected by a rare brain infection which had previously claimed four lives in the state, Minister Veena George said.
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Do you eat walnuts? If NOT, eating handful daily may boost concentration among adolescents
Health | April 28, 2023 10:13 ISTWalnuts are rich in alpha-linolenic fatty acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 that plays a fundamental role in brain development, especially during adolescence.
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Blueberries for brain health: Here are seven benefits of this superfood
Health | April 05, 2023 18:00 ISTBlueberries are an excellent choice for maintaining brain health. They contain a range of beneficial compounds that can improve cognitive function, protect against age-related cognitive decline, and reduce inflammation.
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6 Essential brain foods that are crucial for your child's memory and focus
Food | February 17, 2023 10:12 ISTBrain nourishment is essential for your child's memory and mental agility. Here are six foods to enhance your child's brain development.
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World Brain Day 2022: Covid pandemic leading to surge in brain diseases, say health experts
Health | July 21, 2022 21:21 ISTCovid is a new disease that has affected all parts of the body, including the brain. Children too can suffer from brain diseases including tumours and birth defects.
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Purple Day 2022: Know about epilepsy and how to care for people suffering from this neuro disorder
Health | March 26, 2022 11:30 ISTEpilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures in patients. However, they are stigmatised in the society and discriminated against, while also struggling to establish relationships, get educated and being employed.
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A pacemaker for brain may treat most severe depression
Health | October 07, 2021 11:45 ISTThe experimental therapy led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco uses a magnet to download her brain activity and delivers bursts of electrical stimulation, The New York Times reported.
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How a brain dead Surat woman gave new lease of life to 7 people
India | June 10, 2021 1:51 ISTKamini Patel, 46-year-old Surat who was declared brain dead donated her heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and eyes to those in need.
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Top brain-boosting food for kids
Food | June 03, 2021 10:53 ISTRight food can help you improve your memory, concentration, and brain function. The brain, like the rest of the body, absorbs nutrients from the food we eat. Therefore, it is very important for kids to consume highly nutritious food which are brain-boosters.
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100-year-old mystery solved! Here's what scientists revealed
Science | December 16, 2020 17:23 ISTUsing brain imaging techniques, scientists, including those from The Center for the Study of Complex Malaria in Odisha, have unravelled the century-old mystery of how malaria affects the brain, an advance that reveals how the deadly disease causes different outcomes in adults and children.
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How COVID-19 damages the brain: Scientists explain
Science | October 28, 2020 16:15 ISTAn analysis of more than 80 studies reporting complications experienced by COVID-19 patients has revealed that about one-third of them have abnormalities in the frontal lobe of the brain, findings which shed light on the neurological symptoms of the disease.
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Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health in diabetic patients: Study
Health | October 05, 2020 11:52 ISTThe study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolis, examined close to 1,100 participants in the Look AHEAD (Action for Health In Diabetes) study. Read on to know more.
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Long-studied protein could be a measure of traumatic brain injury
News | July 15, 2020 10:26 ISTScientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute for Research (WRAIR) have recently demonstrated that cathepsin B, a well-studied protein important to brain development and function, can be used as biomarker, or indicator of severity, for traumatic brain
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