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"Nipah Virus spreads from bats to humans, early detection crucial", Dr Raj
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, Ex-President of IMA Cochin and Convener of the Research Cell, Kerala, on Monday warned that the Nipah virus spreads from bats to humans and can cause severe illness with a high death rate.
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Miraculous Brain Surgery at Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals Saves Young Bu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 3: In a dramatic, life-saving medical feat, the neurosurgical team at Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospitals (Dr. KMH) successfully performed a complex emergency brain surgery on a 33-year-old businessman who arrived with a screwdriver lodged deep inside his s
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Former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja suggests commencing amoeba testi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"Amoebic meningoencephalitis is not a contagious disease. However, it is something that can occur naturally in thickly populated areas, especially due to pollution and the abundance of ponds and water bodies. Therefore, we have made our health workers vigilant at the grassroots level. Whe
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Kerala Assembly set to discuss concerns over amoebic meningoencephalitis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Mannarkkad MLA N Shamsudheen submitted an adjournment motion notice, accusing the state government of not having effective measures to combat the disease. State's health minister Veena George said that the government is ready for a discussion on the matter, saying that "false propaganda: reg
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Kerala reports another amoebic meningoencephalitis death
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Malappuram District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr R Renuka said that 17 cases and five deaths were reported in the district due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but fatal brain infection caused by free-living amoebae found in freshwater, lakes and rivers.
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Researchers reveal cause of inner-ear bone loss
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A group of researchers revealed how a person's hearing and balance may be compromised by a variety of disorders and difficulties caused by prolonged middle ear inflammation. A typical problem is the formation of cholesteatomas, which are abnormal ear collections of cells that, if not treated
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Study gives new insight into cause of inner-ear bone loss
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A person's hearing and balance may be impacted by a number of issues and difficulties brought on by persistent middle ear inflammation. A common issue is the development of cholesteatomas, which are aberrant ear collections of cells that, if addressed, can lead to bone erosion. Consequently,
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Study describes how COVID-19 damages the brain
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 12 (ANI): A study shows how SARS-COV-2 infects brain cells called astrocytes, causing structural changes in the brain. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain alterations and neurocognitive dysfunction, particularly in long COVID-19 syndrome, but the underlying mech
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Study finds importance of skull channels for maintaining brain health
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 24 (ANI): Cerebrospinal fluid, also known as 'brain water', can exit the brain and enter the bone marrow of the skull through these channels, according to research led by a group at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
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Here's how you can cut side effect risk of a hard med
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan. 4 (ANI): It has been found that a commonly-prescribed multiple sclerosis (MS) infusion medication, linked to a rare but serious side effect, is safer to use when dosing intervals are extended.
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