epilepsy

Schoolboy in England gets world's first epilepsy device fitted in skull

The neurostimulator, which sends electrical signals deep into his brain, has reduced Oran Knowlson’s daytime seizures by 80%.

24 June 2024, 15:27 IST

Schoolboy in England gets world's first epilepsy device fitted in skull

24 June 2024, 15:27 IST

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

The new analysis suggests that worldwide, the overall amount of disability, illness, and premature death— a measurement known as disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by neurological conditions increased by 18 per cent over the past 31 years.

15 March 2024, 02:52 IST

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

15 March 2024, 02:52 IST

Patients with epilepsy break barriers in solidarity

Organised by Manipal Hospitals, the event saw multiple patients perform and exhibit their talents on stage, share personal narratives, and interact with specialists.

12 February 2024, 21:24 IST

Patients with epilepsy break barriers in solidarity

12 February 2024, 21:24 IST

Epilepsy neither incurable nor a mental disorder, not ground for divorce: Bombay HC

A division bench of Justices Vinay Joshi and Valmiki SA Menezes in its order on Sept 26 dismissed a plea filed by a 33-year-old man seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty from his wife who, he claimed, suffered from epilepsy due to which she was mentally unsound.

27 September 2023, 09:29 IST

Epilepsy neither incurable nor a mental disorder, not ground for divorce: Bombay HC

27 September 2023, 09:29 IST

IISc develops algorithm to detect, classify epilepsy

The World Health Organization estimates that the neurological disorder affects around 50 million people worldwide

28 September 2022, 19:45 IST

IISc develops algorithm to help detect, classify epilepsy

IISc develops algorithm to detect, classify epilepsy

28 September 2022, 19:45 IST

Epilepsy death turns out to be crime of passion

Raghavendra N, a resident of Karenahalli, Doddaballapur, was originally thought to have died in an epileptic attack

13 January 2022, 02:41 IST

Epilepsy death turns out to be crime of passion

13 January 2022, 02:41 IST

Can pomegranates cure epilepsy?

The current medical cure for epilepsy comprises about two dozen drugs

20 October 2021, 10:30 IST

Can pomegranates cure epilepsy?

20 October 2021, 10:30 IST

Zydus Cadila gets USFDA tentative nod for epilepsy drug

14 June 2021, 06:45 IST

Zydus Cadila gets USFDA tentative nod for epilepsy treatment drug

Zydus Cadila gets USFDA tentative nod for epilepsy drug

14 June 2021, 06:45 IST

Epilepsy-struck groom held hostage by bride's family

With the wedding cancelled, the groom's side refused to shell out a single penny

16 May 2021, 15:27 IST

Epilepsy-struck groom held hostage by bride's family

16 May 2021, 15:27 IST

Five-month-old baby recovers from Covid-19, discharged

A five-month-old baby girl and a two-year-old girl have been discharged Karwar Institute of Medical Sc iences (KIMS) after they completely recovered from Covid-19.

28 May 2020, 17:08 IST

Five-month-old baby recovers from Covid-19, discharged

28 May 2020, 17:08 IST