Regions low in sanitation and hygiene are dominantly affected by Neurocysticercosis infection where usually, the consumption of contaminated water may lead larvae to the brain, spinal cord or other neurological tissues. Neurocysticercosis: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips Causes: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anil R, Consultant Neurologist at Manipal Hospital in Bangalore's Hebbal and Millers Road, shared, …
A 36-year-old man from Kolkata underwent a 12-hour-long complex spine surgery at a private hospital in Chennai. He consulted K. Sridhar, group mentor, neuroscience and director, Kauvery Institute of Brain and Spine, Kauvery Hospital, Kovilambakkam, who was part of the team that operated upon him as a child. Dr. Sridhar found that he had a complex deformity of the spine …
Thousands of genes affected by a bout of Covid-19 mediate the disease even after the viral infection had been cleared, leading to long Covid and pain associated with it, revealed a study. These genes were associated with neurodegeneration and pain-related pathways, suggesting lasting damage to dorsal root ganglia that may underlie symptoms of Post-Covid Conditions also known as Long Covid. …
