Brain damage

Brain damage from COVID-19 infection is a reality even in absence of virus in the brain

The COVID-19 virus does not infect the brain but still inflicts significant damage, says a new study. Read on to k now all the details.
Olympian shuttler Dipankar Bhattacharjee diagnosed with a brain tumour; What you need to know

Two-time Olympian Dipankar Bhattacharjee was diagnosed with a brain tumour recently and has been admitted to the hospital. Here's everything you need to know.
Beware! Obesity can lead to severe brain pressure disorder

This disorder is caused due to high pressure in the brain. The major factor which leads to this disorder is a sudden increase in the amount of fluid found around the brain.
Sedative drugs, curb on family visits may increase risk of acute brain dysfunction in Covid-19 ICU patients

Many COVID-19 ICU patients experienced acute brain dysfunction that lasted for an average of 12 days, which is double what is seen in non-COVID ICU patients, finds a new study.
High blood pressure in midlife ups your risk of brain damage in later life

A new study finds strong association between diastolic blood pressure before the age of 50 and brain damage in later life. Read on to know more.
COVID-19 infection may cause irreversible brain damage

About one-third of COVID-19 patients develop abnormalities in the frontal lobe of the brain. This permanent brain damage could explain the neurological symptoms experienced by coronavirus patients.
World Brain Day 2020: 5 habits that can damage the brain

Today, on the occasion of World Health Day, we reveal a few things that can harm your brain health. Read on to know more.
Traumatic brain injury: Its cognitive impacts, treatments and home care

If you have a loved one who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, you will have to be understanding and really, really patient. Here is all you need to know about this condition so that you can help him or her fight it better.
This is how head injuries lead to serious brain disease

According to a recent study, biologists have examined how head injuries can badly affect individual cells and genes that can cause serious brain disorders. Know more about this.
A 15-minute scan could help detect brain damage in new born: Study

MRI scan is done shortly after birth if any child suspected of having some kind of damage. This procedure allows doctors to look into the black and white of the affected brain.
Traumatic brain injury: Know how to prevent it

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can hamper your ability to carry out your real-world activities. It can affect your productivity. So, just get to know how you can deal with it and get your life back on track.
Brain-derived neurotrophic factors reduce cocaine relapse

Cocaine relapse can now be significantly reduced with the help of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
Traffic jam can also occur in your brain and it can be damaging

Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-N rnberg (FAU) have been able to confirm that they have been able to prove disrupted transportation routes in nerve cells are a significant cause of Parkinson's disease.
Childhood infections may affect school performance, says study

Turns out, severe infections that have led to hospitalisation during childhood are associated with lower school achievement in adolescence.
Viruses- most common cause of meningitis

Viruses are the most common cause of meningitis in adults and a cause of substantial long-term ill health, a study has found.
World Brain Tumour Day 2018: All you need to know about brain tumour

Don't ignore these brain tumour symptoms.
Counseling for pregnant women gets personalized

New chromosome study can lead to personalised counseling of pregnant women, claims a team of researchers.
Want to prevent brain damage caused by cosmic rays? This drug can be helpful

All you need to know about preventing brain damage due to cosmic rays
World Immunization Week 2018: why is it important?

Immunization helps save millions of individuals all over the world, protecting them from illnesses and disabilities.
Change the perception towards a malaise like brain tumour, urges doctors

Doctors from across the world said there is a widespread defeatist perception about a brain tumour even among doctors, which is not right.