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Dementia – The Reversible Causes Dementia is a term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all cases. The second most common type[...]

Spine Fractures & Spinal Cord Injuries A developing country like India is experiencing significant industrialization and urbanization, which has led to vast changes in socioeconomic values. These rapid changes have contributed to an increase in road traffic accidents (RTAs), becoming a public hazard to millions of human lives and[...]

Neurological Problems Due to Hypertension Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for many neurological disorders, ranging from cerebrovascular diseases to dementia. These conditions can lead to paralysis, blindness, and even death. Neurological illnesses caused by hypertension can onset suddenly, such as a stroke, or develop more gradually,[...]

Glioma: The Common Brain Tumor Gliomas are the most common type of primary brain tumors, formed by the proliferation and accumulation of abnormal glial cells, which support nerve cells in the brain. These tumors can arise due to genetic conditions like neurofibromatosis or exposure to radiation. Gliomas are classified[...]

Brain Aneurysm: An Intracranial Bleed A brain aneurysm is a localized dilation or ballooning of a blood vessel due to weakness in the artery supplying the brain. The most common type is the saccular aneurysm, also known as the ‘berry’ aneurysm, which is a round outpouching in the blood[...]

Disc Prolapse and Its Management Intervertebral disc disease is as old as humanity itself. Skeletal remains from all periods, from the era of early humans to modern times, show evidence of damage to the vertebral column and discs due to wear and tear. This high prevalence of these conditions[...]

Neuro Physiological Monitoring Intraoperative Neuro-Physiological Monitoring in Brain and Spine Surgery At Hannah Joseph Hospital, we are dedicated to providing advanced and safe surgical care. One of the most critical advancements in our neurosurgical procedures is Intraoperative Neuro-Physiological Monitoring (IONM). This technology has revolutionized brain and spine surgeries by[...]

Understanding Brain Hemorrhages and Apoplexy: Insights from Hannah Joseph Hospital Apoplexy, derived from the Greek word meaning “struck with violence as if by a thunderstorm,” refers to brain hemorrhages that occur abruptly and can have devastating effects. This sudden event leads to a loss of senses and paralysis, necessitating[...]

Managing Head and Spine Trauma: A Challenging Task Road traffic accidents remain the leading cause of head and spine injuries in India, despite the infrastructure improvements like four-lane highways and flyovers. Other causes of such injuries include falls, assaults, sports, and workplace incidents. Head trauma can be particularly devastating,[...]