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Artemis Hospitals Commemorates National Brain Week to Disseminate Awareness on Neurological Disorders
Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, in association with the Indian Academy of Neurology, organized a week-long awareness campaign, ‘My Health My Responsibility‘, to commemorate National Brain Week from 18th December 2020 to 24th December 2020. With the increasing cases of neurological disorders across the globe, the neurology team of Artemis Hospitals conducted enlightening sessions on ‘Know your Brain and its problems‘ that focused on five prominent disorders – Epilepsy, Headaches, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, and Multiple sclerosis, in addition to the brain tumor and dementia that are becoming a significant health concern in India. The initiative reinforced Artemis Hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare by creating awareness among people.
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Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness of neurological disorders.
The nationwide campaign steered by the Indian Academy of Neurology- the apex body representing neurologists across India and organized by the Department of Neurology, Artemis Agrim Institute of Neurosciences, witnessed the august presence of renowned neurologists, namely Dr. Sumit Singh, Chief-Neurology, Parkinson’s specialist & Co-Chief-Stroke Unit, Dr. Manish Mahajan, Consultant Neurology, Dr. Rajsrinivas Parthasarthy, Head Stroke Unit & Sr. Consultant, Neurointervention, and Dr. Sameer Arora, Associate Consultant Neurology.
The interactive session emphasized a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise and cessation of smoking and moderation of alcohol consumption; knowledge about the early signs of various neurological disorders; and a need for appropriate treatment with good compliance and regular follow-up.
Talking about headache Dr. Sumit Singh, Chief – Neurology at Artemis Hospitals, said, “Headache is primarily of two types, i.e., primary and secondary; migraine, cluster headache and tension headache fall in the primary category. Public awareness about the “red flags” is paramount as these may indicate immediate medical attention.” He also talked about Parkinson’s disease, where he stressed the correct and early diagnosis and optimal medical and surgical treatment such as DBS. He added, “Management of Parkinson’s disease is a team effort, and better care is possible through a dedicated Movement disorder Clinic.”
Dr. Manish Mahajan, Consultant – Neurology at Artemis Hospitals, said, “Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune demyelinating neurological disorder that usually starts between the ages of 20 40 years and affects women thrice as commonly. It affects your brain, optic nerve, and spinal cord and can lead to vision, balance, and urine control problems. Comprehensive MS management is available at Artemis through a dedicated MS Clinic, and multiple treatment options are currently available for MS, especially relapsing-remitting MS.”
On epilepsy, Dr. Sameer Arora, Associate Consultant – Neurology at Artemis Hospitals, said, “Epilepsy is the fourth largest neurological disorder in the world. It is a heterogeneous disease and happens due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The target of seizure freedom can be achieved using optimal doses of correct medication as per the type of epilepsy, and in selected cases, surgery may be offered. Many myths and social stigma surrounding epilepsy pose a huge social burden for people with epilepsy. Presurgical evolution of refractory epilepsy involves different non-invasive and sometimes invasive methods after exact localization and concordance patients can be offered surgical management.”
Emphasizing the significance of timely intervention in stroke, Dr. Rajsrinivas Parthasarthy, Head, Stroke Unit & Sr. Consultant, Neuro-intervention at Artemis Hospitals, said to Prittle Prattle News through Press Release, “About one million people suffer from stroke every year. Timely intervention can reduce mortality and morbidity. One should be on the lookout for symptoms such as blurry vision, slurring speech, loss of balance or coordination, and paralysis of one limb or one half of the body and seek medical help immediately. Remember-BE FAST.”
About Artemis Hospitals
Artemis Hospital, established in 2007, spread across 9 acres, is a 400 plus bed, state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital located in Gurugram, India. Artemis Hospital is the first JCI and NABH accredited hospital in Gurugram. Designed as one of India’s most advanced hospitals, Artemis provides a depth of expertise in the spectrum of advanced medical & surgical interventions, a comprehensive mix of inpatient and outpatient services. Artemis has put modern technology in the hands of renowned doctors from across the country and abroad to set new standards in healthcare. The medical practices and procedures followed in the hospital are research-oriented and benchmarked against the world’s best. In a warm, open patient-centric environment, a top-notch service clubbed with affordability has made it one of the country’s most revered hospitals.
