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A New Era in Neurosurgery: Minimally Invasive Approach Brings Hope for Complex Brain Tumor Removal

Traditional brain surgery often involves retracting brain tissue to reach the tumor, which can cause significant trauma and damage to surrounding areas. In contrast, the ...
Sep 04

Chandipura Virus Outbreak of 2024: A Threat Looms as India Faces Its Largest Outbreak in Two Decades

What makes the Chandipura virus particularly concerning is its high case-fatality rate. Estimates suggest that this rate can range from 56% to 75%, making ...
Aug 29

Experts Call for a Multi-Pronged Proactive Approach to Prevent the Spread of Mpox

As Mpox cases continue to spread across the globe, the threat to India becomes more imminent. The lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic should ...
Aug 22

A Viral Menace: Encephalitis Strikes Gujarat, 59 Children Dead

First identified in 1965 from the blood of two patients in Chandipura village, Maharashtra, CHPV is known to cause sporadic cases and outbreaks in western, ...
Aug 02

Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus by Dr Praveen Gupta, Principle Director and Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital.

Going forward, leveraging the WHO’s initiative if India develops and produces its own vaccines using mRNA, we would be able to benefit from the ...
Jul 31

Children Under Siege: Gujarat's Battle with the Deadly Chandipura Virus

Viral encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection. Symptoms can include high fever, headaches, and neurological issues such as seizures ...
Jul 31

Tragic Nipah Virus Death of 14-Year-Old in Kerala: What You Need to Know

The death of the 14-year-old boy from Nipah virus is a tragic reminder of the ongoing health challenges posed by zoonotic diseases....
Jul 24

Surge in Brain Infections in India During Monsoon: A Growing Concern

Preventive measures, including vector control, use of mosquito nets and repellents, vaccination, and early diagnosis and treatment, are essential in combating these infections....
Jul 20

Understanding the Chandipura Virus Outbreak in Gujarat: A Critical Overview

The Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat highlights the unpredictable nature of infectious disease threats and the critical need for proactive public health interventions....
Jul 18

Dengue during Monsoon Season and Neurological Complications Associated with Dengue

Patients with severe dengue may experience headaches, altered mental status, seizures, and even coma. The virus's neurotropic nature means it can directly infect neural ...
Jul 09

Teen Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba in Kerala: Fatal Naegleria fowleri Infections Surge

Health officials in Kerala are on high alert following this incident and are urging the public to take preventive measures to avoid exposure to potentially ...
Jul 05

The Hidden Danger in Freshwater: A Young Girl's Fight Against PAM

The death of the five-year-old girl from Munniyoor due to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis is a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by rare ...
May 24

Kerala Health Alert: West Nile Fever Cases Confirmed in Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode

The emergence of West Nile fever cases in Kerala highlights the ongoing threat of mosquito-borne diseases and showcase the importance of proactive public health ...
May 10

Rare Brain Infection known as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Reported in Alappuzha, Kerala

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare and potentially fatal infection that affects the brain. It is caused by Naegleria Fowleri, a free-living amoeba ...
Jul 07

World Encephalitis Day 2023: Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors

World Encephalitis Day is an opportunity to make people aware of the disease and educate them about it. Let's delve into it to learn ...
Feb 22

World Epilepsy Day - Let’s Raise Awareness and End Stigma

Let's educate ourselves and others about epilepsy to reduce the stigma and ensure that they have access to the same opportunities and rights as ...
Feb 13

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Scrub Typhus

Scrub typhus in children can get complicated when not treated. Timely treatment is a must for avoiding scrub typhus mortality. Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed explains how ...
Nov 08

Hand Foot Mouth Disease can happen to adolescent age group as well

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness usually affecting infants and children but can affect adults and adolescent groups as well. ...
Oct 13

4 ways to prevent yourself from the aggressive bite of the Asian Tiger mosquito

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, “the Asian tiger mosquito is an aggressive biting mosquito native to Asia that has colonized all continents ...
Sep 22

Mumps - Vaccination

Mumps is a viral infection that easily spreads through saliva and mucous. The MMR vaccine provides protection against this. Read on to know the right ...
Mar 26

Defeat cerebral palsy and disability with Dr. Surendra Khosya

Dr.Surendra Khosya shares his inputs about cerebral palsy and tells us some valuable preventable therapies that can help defeat this problem. With supportive therapy ...
Oct 25

Nipah Virus – Should we be prepared for another outbreak after COVID-19?

All you need to know about the deadly Nipah virus ...
Sep 20

COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covaxin’ marks a significant milestone: Karnataka Health Minister

Karnataka Minister for Health and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar has come forward to negate suspicion on the Covaxin vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech....
Jan 05

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Awareness day

There is no remedy for LGS, despite the fact that there is a great deal of examination to discover medicines that work better....
Nov 02

Bristol Myers Squibbs get FDA approval for Opdivo and Yervoy : Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Opdivo + Yervoy is the first new systemic therapy in over 15 years to be approved by the FDA ...
Oct 03

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