by Sekhar Bonagiri | Mar 24, 2018 | Neuroscience
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder. It is marked by slow progressive damage to the brain cells. This age related disease is largely presented in people when they are above 50 years of age. However, there are cases where the symptoms are visible as early as in...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Mar 21, 2018 | Neuroscience
Today, as brain tumours are on the rise, it is essential to understand what they are and how they can affect the human body. Incidence of brain tumours in India is on the rise as every year 40,000 to 50,000 new persons are diagnosed with it, according to a recent...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Nov 21, 2016 | Neuroscience
Autism is the developmental disability found in children. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition in which the child’s ability to communicate and interact is impaired. Spectrum in autism spectrum disorder refers to wide range of symptoms and...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Nov 9, 2016 | Neuroscience
Brain abscess (pus-filled swelling in the brain) is a rare and life threatening condition Brain abscess is caused due to bacterial infection in the brain. The infection in the brain may be due to infections in other parts of the body viz. ear, nose, tooth, heart,...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Oct 27, 2016 | Neuroscience
Epilepsy is a neurological disease characterized by seizures.Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain or central nervous system. It is characterized by seizures, unusual behaviour, sensations and loss of consciousness. Appropriate tests and diagnosis may be required if one...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Aug 2, 2016 | Neuroscience
Managing piriformis syndrome requires a comprehensive approach When the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve there is the condition of piriformis syndrome. The piriformis muscle is located on top of the hip joint and facilitates in lower body movement. This...