‘Dispel misconceptions and myths on epilepsy’
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AAA Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan on Monday said that misconceptions and myths about epilepsy must be dispelled. He was delivering a presidential address at an awareness programme at the Government Stanley Hospital organised by the hospital as a part of the World Epilepsy Day.
Neurologist Dinesh Nayak emphasised the need for including third generation drugs in the management of epilepsy and the role of surgery in refractory epilepsy.
He pointed out that there were nearly 12 million people suffering from epilepsy in India and 70% of the patients can have their seizures controlled and lead a normal life. A few women shared their experience of how their sons recovered from epilepsy and returned to normal life after undergoing surgery.
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TN heads of hospitals lead by example in taking the vax shot
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Sat, Jan 16 2021 18:42 IST |
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In order to allay any apprehensions about the two vaccines for coronavirus heads of government and private hospitals in Tamil Nadu took the needle jab and led by example for fellow professionals and the general public. If there had been a massive dem. Image Source: IANS News
Chennai, Jan 16 : In order to allay any apprehensions about the two vaccines for coronavirus heads of government and private hospitals in Tamil Nadu took the needle jab and led by example for fellow professionals and the general public.