Brain disorder

Genes linked to common brain disorder, Chiari 1 malformation, identified

In a new study, experts have discovered that Chiari 1 malformation can be caused by variations in two genes involved in brain development. Read on to know more.
Autistic people have symmetrical brain hemispheres: Study

A recent study has found that there is symmetry in the brain of autistic people. But all normal people have asymmetric brains.
Cerebral palsy can increase your risk of severe health disorders

Cerebral palsy can increase your risk of asthma and stroke, according to a new study. Read on to know more.
Scientists identify protein that makes women more susceptible to Alzheimer's

A recent study found out why women are more at risk from Alzheimer's than men. Scientists blame it on a protein called tau.
Litchi test to take place in in Bihar after encephalitis deaths

Litchi is suspected to be the culprit behind Bihar s encephalitis outbreak.
World Parkinson's Disease Day 2019: Spot the symptoms early on

Catching the early symptoms of any condition, including Parkinson's Disease, is the cornerstone of managing it. We help you do that as we celebrate World Parkinson's Disease Day today.
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.
Study: Men at more risk for neurodevelopment disorder than women

Neurodevelopmental disorders is a disorder of brain function that affects emotion, learning ability, self-control and memory and that unfolds as an individual develops and grows.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment can extend life of people with Parkinson's disease

Researchers found that DBS can improve motor function in people with this neurodegenerative disorder.
AMRI Hospitals introduces new technology for precision spine, neurosurgery

The 'O-arm S8 Navigation System' is the most advanced 3-D surgical imaging equipment and navigation system.
REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) ups risk of Parkinson's disease in elderly men

According to this research, RBD affects more men than women.
Good news! A new tool can trace Alzheimer's risk in older adults

The new tool is called the QuoCo (cognitive quotient) and it uses percentile curves.
Smoking pot during teenage could cause bipolar disorder in adulthood!

New study say that teenagers smoking pot could raise their risk of bipolar disorder in adulthood.
Obesity: Excessive body fat increases the risk of dementia

Each five-unit increase in body mass index (BMI) was associated with a 16-33 per cent higher risk of dementia.
Acid reflux drugs not linked to dementia or Alzheimer's risk

Drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid -- called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are among the most prescribed drugs to treat a wide range of disorders.
Popping heartburn pills doesn't up dementia risk, says study

Researchers tested participants for dementia at the beginning of the study and then every two years.
Psychoactive drug use may up death risk in Alzheimer's patients

This class of psychoactive drugs is used as first-line treatment of anxiety, agitation and insomnia among persons with Alzheimer's disease.
This simple 15-min test tells if you've been misdiagnosed with depression

A simple 15-minute electrocardiogram could help a physician determine whether a patient has major depression or bipolar disorder.
Here's a diet that can help prevent dementia

Dementia is one of the most dangerous and distressing conditions anyone can face in their lives.
You have a 35% higher risk of dementia even 35 years after a heart attack

This risk goes up in patients who have had a bypass surgery after a heart attack!