The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an at-home starter dose for Leqembi (lecanemab), the Alzheimer's disease therapy jointly developed by Eisai and Biogen, marking a significant step toward improving treatment convenience for patients with early Alzheimer's disease. Until now, patients initiating Leqembi therapy
AIIMS Patna has developed a Government of India patented indigenous tubular brain retractor designed to improve the precision and safety of minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures while significantly reducing treatment costs. The innovation is expected to enhance access to advanced brain surgeries by offering a cost
Gujarat has reported three deaths among children and six laboratory confirmed cases of Chandipura Virus (CHPV), prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance and vector control measures in affected districts. Officials said the majority of cases have been reported from North Gujarat and the
A 50-year-old patient suffering from a severe headache for nearly a month was successfully treated at Medicover Hospital, Kharghar, after doctors diagnosed a rare neurological condition. The patient's headache became worse while sitting or standing and improved on lying down. Further investigations revealed a leak
In a significant medical achievement, doctors at KIMS ICON Hospital, Sheelanagar, successfully performed a complex brain tumour removal surgery while the patient was awake and conversing, ensuring no neurological damage. The brain, being one of the most delicate and vital organs in the human body,
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended increasing the health insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from the existing ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per family per year, citing the sharp rise in the cost of advanced medical treatments and
Health authorities in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district have reported 26 new cases of cerebral malaria and 18 additional cases of malaria following an intensified screening drive across affected villages, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the region. While no new fatalities were
Stroke has emerged as one of India's fastest growing medical emergencies, affecting more than 1.8 million people every year and leaving thousands with lifelong disabilities. Experts believe that while advanced stroke treatments are now available in many hospitals, the biggest challenge remains delayed recognition of
Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney, Director - Stereotactic and Functional Neurosciences & Senior Consultant Dept. of NeuroSpine Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mulund For many years, epilepsy management primarily focused on controlling seizures through medication. While this approach remains a cornerstone of treatment, advances in neurological care have transformed our understanding of
Dr. Aishwarya R, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield Hospital As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon. Kerala's monsoon season has once again
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