Determination of brain death- New position statement of AAN Hina Zahid16 Jan 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released a new position statement in support of the development of uniform legislation on brain death. The...
Psychotherapy May Reduce Frequency of Nonepileptic Seizures Medha Baranwal Baranwal22 Jan 2019 7:05 PM ISTBoston, MA: Adherence to psychotherapy improves outcome in people with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), finds a new study published in the...
Even moderately high BP linked to brain shrinkage in young adults Hina Zahid28 Jan 2019 7:20 PM ISTAccording to a study published in Neurology®, For people in their 20s and 30s, having blood pressure above normal but below the level considered to be...
Blood Pressure control does not slow decline in thinking and memory Hina Zahid28 Feb 2019 7:25 PM ISTBlood Pressure control does not slow decline in thinking and memory, finds a new study.High blood pressure significantly increases risk for heart...
Increased body mass index linked to higher risk of Multiple Sclerosis Hina Zahid22 March 2019 7:10 PM ISTIncreased body mass index, BMI is linked to a greater risk of multiple sclerosis, MS according to a new study.Some studies have suggested that people...
Do Minerals Play a Role in Development of Multiple Sclerosis? Hina Zahid4 April 2019 7:10 PM ISTMINNEAPOLIS – Some studies have suggested that minerals such as zinc and iron may play a role in how multiple sclerosis (MS) progresses, once people...
Managing tics in Tourette Syndrome and chronic tic disorders: AAN Guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli9 May 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe American Academy of Neurology has issued guidelines on assessing and managing tics in patients with Tourette Syndrome and chronic tic disorders. A...
Blood test may help predict recovery time after concussion Hina Zahid8 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTMINNEAPOLIS – A study of high school and college football players suggests that biomarkers in the blood may have potential use in identifying which...
New blood test 94% accurate in identifying Alzheimer's even before symptoms arise Hina Zahid2 Aug 2019 7:28 PM ISTResearchers have developed a new blood test that is 94% accurate in identifying Alzheimer's even before symptoms arise. The blood test to detect such...
Having either low or high hemoglobin levels linked to increased risk of dementia Hina Zahid5 Aug 2019 7:10 PM ISTMINNEAPOLIS - Having either low or high levels of hemoglobin in your blood may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia years later,...
Screen all above 65 years for memory problems on yearly basis recommends AAN Hina Zahid20 Sept 2019 7:15 PM ISTThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is now recommending that patients 65 and older should undergo an annual assessment for thinking and memory...
Excessive dietary salt intake may induce cognitive impairment, find investigators Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli9 Oct 2019 7:20 PM ISTExcessive dietary salt intake may induce cognitive impairment, find investigators.The researchers have found that Dietary Salt Induces Cognitive...
