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Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia: Study
Quebec, March 12: A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
Study shows how gut microbiome raises risk of multiple sclerosis
New Delhi, Feb 21: Gut microbiome plays a significant role in the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) -- an autoimmune disease that impacts the central nervous system, finds a study that may provide answers to why some people develop the condition.
1 in 5 newborns with neonatal seizures to develop epilepsy by age one: Study
New Delhi, Feb 19: One in five or 20 per cent of newborns with neonatal seizures will go on to develop epilepsy by age one, finds a study on Wednesday.
Rare, non-contagious, leads to autoimmune system derangement in body: Expert on Guillain Barre Syndrome
Visakhapatnam, February 17: Dr Sivananda, Superintendent of King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam on Monday provided important information on the Guillain Barre Syndrome that has claimed two lives across the state and said that the disease is a 'rare' and 'non-contagious' post-viral infection that leads to the autoimmune system derangement in the body, and affects two in two lakh people.
A blood test could improve Alzheimer's disease diagnosis
New Delhi, Feb 16: A new blood test may have the potential to transform Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, patient care, early interventions and more targeted treatments, say researchers.
Australian research discovers brain swelling in long Covid, chronic fatigue patients
Sydney, Feb 11: Patients with Long Covid and chronic fatigue tend to have swelling in an area of the brain associated with memory and concentration, according to a study published on Tuesday.
No threat of Guillain Barre Syndrome in Bengal: State Health Department
Kolkata, Jan 28: After Maharashtra recorded one death and 110 suspected cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome, the West Bengal Health Department on Tuesday said that there is nothing to panic about the neurological disorder in the state.
Explained: What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Know when to seek treatment
New Delhi, Jan 27: Tingling, weakness of hand-grip or foot drop could signal Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), said health experts on Monday, even as the reported cases spike to over a hundred in Pune, Maharashtra.
Study shows new drug can be a gamechanger for restoring vision
New Delhi, Jan 25: US researchers have found a promising drug candidate that could potentially help repair vision in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions.
73 affected with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune: Know all about the fatal nerve disorder
New Delhi, Jan 25: Guillain-Barre Syndrome -- a rare nerve disorder -- that has affected 73 people in Pune is a life-threatening condition, said health experts on Saturday.
Study decodes why sickle cell patients suffer cognitive problems
New Delhi, Jan 18: An ageing brain in people with sickle cell disease may be responsible for cognitive problems, finds a study.
More diminished attention, better immediate recall may signal Lewy body dementia: Study
New Delhi, Jan 13: Cognitive problems like more diminished attention, but better immediate recall and memory may help predict Lewy body dementia, according to a study.
Researchers decode average life expectancy after dementia diagnosis
New Delhi, Jan 9: A new study has revealed that dementia reduced life expectancy by about two years for people with a diagnosis at age 85, 3-4 years with a diagnosis at age 80, and up to 13 years with a diagnosis at age 65.
Alzheimer's cases in 8 major markets to reach 22.51 million in 2033: Report
New Delhi, Jan 6: The prevalent cases of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the eight major markets globally are set to register an annual growth rate (AGR) of 4.08 per cent from 15.99 million in 2023 to 22.51 million in 2033, according to a report on Monday.