As the relentless summer sun beats down across India, the nation grapples with an intense heatwave. Heat stroke is a serious medical emergency that occurs when the body's temperature regulation system fails to cope with excessive heat, leading to a dangerous rise in core body temperature. Causes of exertional and non-exertional heat strokes When we spoke to Dr Sri Karan …
New research led by Harvard University reveals that both hot and cold extreme temperatures elevate the risk of stroke-related deaths. Approximately 3.4 million deaths from ischemic stroke and 2.4 million deaths from hemorrhagic stroke were analysed using data from the Multi-Country Multi-City Network, a global environmental health alliance. In another study, published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found that …
Heat stroke is a severe medical condition that occurs when a human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40C. Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a severe medical condition that occurs when the human body’s internal temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius. Non-exertional heat stroke : Also known as classic or environmental heat stroke, NEHS is not directly related to physical activity …
