News for 'Neurology'

Eman story comes undone: While doctor praises weight loss, sister disagrees

Eman story comes undone: While doctor praises weight loss, sister disagrees

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The world's heaviest woman Eman Ahmed's sister Saimma Selim has alleged that Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, who has been treating the former, is not correct about his updates about Eman's health and recovery, adding that her sister has not recovered at all.

Former Andhra CM N Janardhan Reddy no more

Former Andhra CM N Janardhan Reddy no more

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Janardhan Reddy passed away in Hyderabad on Friday morning following prolonged illness.

Jet accused of mistreating disabled woman

Jet accused of mistreating disabled woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Days after SpiceJet offloaded a differently-abled person from a flight, Jet Airways has been accused of showing apathetic behaviour towards a disabled woman, even as the airline and aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation launched separate probes into the incident.

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

10 Tips For A Better Sex Life

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Having a good sex life is not difficult. One needs to ensure to get the basics right - eat, sleep, exercise and communication.

Fortis to set up stem cell clinical trial centres

Fortis to set up stem cell clinical trial centres

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

These centres will undertake stem cell clinical research procedures relating to diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological ischemia.

Schumacher blinks during brain tests: reports

Schumacher blinks during brain tests: reports

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Michael Schumacher has blinked during brain tests as he is slowly brought out of his month-long coma, according to reports in French newspaper L'Equipe.

#InstaInspiration: How to slay it like Cara Delevingne

#InstaInspiration: How to slay it like Cara Delevingne

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Your weekly shot of inspiration from super achievers.

Ayazuddin's condition continues to be critical

Ayazuddin's condition continues to be critical

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Former cricketer Mohd Azharuddin's son Ayazuddin, who was grievously injured in a road mishap here, remained unconscious for the third day on Tuesday and his condition continues to be critical, doctors said.

World No.1 golfer Day withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

World No.1 golfer Day withdraws from Rio Olympics over Zika fears

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The world's top-ranked golfer Jason Day on Tuesday withdrew from August's Rio Olympics, citing fears over the Zika virus.

What is wrong with Salman Khan?

What is wrong with Salman Khan?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Salman Khan will fly to US soon for the treatment.

Hospital head pays for 'misbehaving' with Mamata

Hospital head pays for 'misbehaving' with Mamata

Rediff.com27 May 2011

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's surprise visit to a state-run hospital in Kolkata on Thursday led to a sharp exchange with its head who was later suspended for objecting to the presence of the media which followed her in.

Adverse event won't affect Covid vaccine's timeline: Govt

Adverse event won't affect Covid vaccine's timeline: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A 40-year-old man who was a volunteer in the third phase of the ''Covidshield'' vaccine trial in Chennai has alleged serious side effects, including a virtual neurological breakdown and impairment of cognitive functions.

Entrance exam for DM, MCh

Entrance exam for DM, MCh

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Announcing the All-India DM/MCh entrance exmaination 2009 for CSM Medical University UP, Lucknow and UP Medical State Colleges.

Now, mind control over computers a reality

Now, mind control over computers a reality

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Developed by researchers at the University of California and California Institute of Technology, the device has enabled people to move a cursor around a screen and also fade and brighten images using just their brain.

Now, a computer programme that can write thoughts

Now, a computer programme that can write thoughts

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

While demonstrating their technique, the neuroscientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville, Florida, said brain waves can be used to type alphanumerical characters on a computer screen.

The easiest way to prevent stroke

The easiest way to prevent stroke

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

People who walk just 35 minutes a day may have less severe strokes than people who are physically inactive.

Shafali Jeste leads way in understanding autism

Shafali Jeste leads way in understanding autism

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Dr Shafali Jeste is one of the many young, talented and unsung heroes in the Indian-American community. She was recently featured in Science magazine for her cutting-edge research in translating the puzzle of autism into treatment.

Dalai Lama's queries leave doctors baffled

Dalai Lama's queries leave doctors baffled

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Hundreds of medical experts were at their wit's end when Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama asked them point blank, "Do you give your patients true happiness?"

Entrance test for specialisations in medicine

Entrance test for specialisations in medicine

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

The University of Delhi announces the super-speciality entrance test (SET) for admission to medical courses.

'Bhopal's drinking water is still heavily toxic'

'Bhopal's drinking water is still heavily toxic'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

High levels of toxic chemicals are still found in Bhopal's drinking water, a new report published ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, said.

Japanese cell biologist wins Nobel for medicine

Japanese cell biologist wins Nobel for medicine

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Ohsumi, born in 1945 in Fukuoka, Japan, has been a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology since 2009.

Dasmunsi's condition remains critical

Dasmunsi's condition remains critical

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

"His medical condition is the same. He continues to remain critical and on life support," said Dr Vineet Suri, consultant, neurology, Indraprastha Apollo hospital.

Manipal University announces 2008 admissions

Manipal University announces 2008 admissions

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Manipal University announces admissions guidelines for 2008.

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rossi knocked unconscious in race crash

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Italian great Valentino Rossi was knocked unconscious in a MotoGP crash in Spain on Sunday and was taken to hospital for precautionary checks that ruled out serious injury.

Dasmunsi battling for life in hospital

Dasmunsi battling for life in hospital

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

"His medical condition continues to remain critical and he is still on life support. There is no change in his condition," said Vineet Suri, consultant, neurology, Indraprastha Apollo hospital.

Answer to human brain's evolution in a fingertip

Answer to human brain's evolution in a fingertip

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

The new findings may help explain why it takes young children years to develop fine finger muscle coordination and skills such as precision pinching or manipulation, and why fine finger manipulation is so vulnerable to neurological diseases and aging.

Kids do suffer strokes: doctors

Kids do suffer strokes: doctors

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Strokes in children may occur even more often than brain tumors, says Jordan, but unlike cancer, sadly, strokes in children are sometimes not recognised and treated, or at least not as early as they should be.

Real's Khedira released from hospital following concussion

Real's Khedira released from hospital following concussion

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Real Madrid did not specify if he would be out of action for any length of time

Academic programmes at Chitra Tirunal Institute

Academic programmes at Chitra Tirunal Institute

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvanathapuram, invites applications for admission to its academic programmes.

Karnataka cancels Biocon's licence

Karnataka cancels Biocon's licence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The threat was 'escalating' as cyber experts warned that another attack was imminent in coming days.

Never spoke about vaccinating entire country: Govt

Never spoke about vaccinating entire country: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava said the purpose of the COVID vaccine drive would be to break the chain of viral transmission.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Two Swiss freestyle skiers contract norovirus

Winter Olympics sidelights: Two Swiss freestyle skiers contract norovirus

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Two Swiss freestyle skiers have contracted the norovirus, the Swiss team said on Friday, becoming the first confirmed cases among athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Games.

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

A control room has also been set up and the Strategic Health Operations Centre (SHOC) of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been activated, phone number for which is 011-23978046, a health ministry statement stated.

Merck re-enters India

Merck re-enters India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Global Pharma company Merck & Co on Friday announced its re-entry into India through its fully owned subsidiary MST Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.

5 reasons why yoga is a must for all entrepreneurs

5 reasons why yoga is a must for all entrepreneurs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Yoga improves the flow of oxygen to the brain and thus keeps depression at bay.

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

'Golfers dream of green jackets, not Olympic gold'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

An Olympic gold medal was not the pinnacle of the sport for golfers according to world number four Rory McIlroy, and he had no concerns about his decision to withdraw from the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Meningococcemia case reported in Jaipur

Meningococcemia case reported in Jaipur

Rediff.com9 May 2005

A first case of meningococcemia was reported in Jaipur on Monday at the Jaykay Lone Children Hospital.

Can you get a brain stroke?

Can you get a brain stroke?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'