BRAINS
Another Kerala boy dies of rare brain eating amoeba: Here's all you need to know about the infection
Kerala has reported its fourth case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri, since May. A 14-year-old boy from Payyoli is currently being treated, and his condition is improving. Previous cases have resulted in the deaths of three children. Health officials urge the public to avoid unclean waterbodies and ensure proper chlorination of swimming pools. Preventive measures are crucial to stop the spread of this deadly infection.
'Brain-eating' amoeba claims life of 14-year-old in Kerala, third death in two months: Here's all you need to know
Brain-eating amoeba: A 14-year-old boy, Mridul, has died from amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living "brain-eating" amoeba found in contaminated water, at a private hospital in Kozhikode. This marks the third such case in Kerala recently, following the deaths of a five-year-old girl from Malappuram on May 21 and a 13-year-old girl from Kannur on June 25.
After Elon Musk's Neuralink project, China develops robots with lab-grown human brains. Will it replace humans?
China has developed an innovative robot with a lab-grown human brain, aiming to create hybrid machines for complex tasks. This technology integrates human stem cells with neural interface chips.
9 year old becomes IPS officer for a day, while battling brain cancer
Pediatric brain tumors are abnormal cell growths that begin in or near the brain in children. These tumors can enlarge and press on surrounding brain regions, causing symptoms such as headaches and nausea. Each year, approximately 2,500 children in India are diagnosed with brain cancer.
Nothing to do
Striving to cultivate true idleness is a rewarding struggle, offering relaxation and a break from the stresses of constant activity. It involves a conscious effort to stay still and detached from the material world, seeking a state of blissful interconnectedness with everything.
UK boy gets world's first epilepsy device inserted into skull. Know in detail about neurostimulators fitted into brain
A 13-year-old kid, Oran Knowlson from Somerset is the first to test a neurostimulator device for severe epilepsy. Three more Lennox-Gastaut syndrome kids will have the deep brain neurostimulator fitted.
Here is how you can reduce your chances of developing Brain cancer
Experts have pointed out that it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle to reduce the chances of getting diagnosed with brain cancer. These methods also lead to an overall good quality life.
Mave Health launches 12-week program to treat depression, anxiety
Mave Health launches a 12-week program to combat depression and anxiety using a unique brain stimulation wearable, therapy, nutrition, and fitness guidance.
Gauhati Medical College Hospital successfully completes its first cadaver kidney transplant
Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) has successfully completed its first cadaver kidney transplant and is also planning liver transplants. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the milestone achievement at GMCH, highlighting the importance of organ donation and the success in the IVF center.
Here's how heat shuts down your heart
The critical danger point outdoors for illness and death from relentless heat is several degrees lower than experts once thought, say researchers who put people in hot boxes to see what happens to them.
Prem Watsa donates $5 million to IIT-M’s brain research centre
Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT-M has developed a high-throughput histology pipeline that processes whole human brains into high-resolution digital images at a petabyte scale.
Research reveals mood shifts enhance pleasure response in bipolar disorder
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University College London reveals that mood changes can significantly enhance pleasure responses in individuals with bipolar disorder. This phenomenon, known as 'mood bias,' causes individuals with bipolar disorder to view everything more favorably during moments of good mood, leading to heightened pleasure experiences.
Study finds hot and cold exposure in early life alters brain's white matter
The team found that exposure to colder-than-usual temperatures during pregnancy and the first year of life, and exposure to hotter-than-usual environments from birth until three years of age were linked with more mean diffusivity at preadolescence, pointing to a slower maturation of their white matter.
Pfizer drug extends life for people with rare form of lung cancer
A Pfizer lung cancer drug has been shown to greatly reduce tumor progression and improve survival outcomes for people in the advanced stages of a rare form of the disease, according to trial results published Friday.
Minecraft Animated Series: All you may want to know
Netflix is creating an animated 'Minecraft' series with Mojang Studios. The show will have new characters and an original story. WildBrain is developing the CG-animated series. Another 'Minecraft' movie is also in the works, set for release in April 2025.
Elon Musk's Neuralink seeks to enroll three patients in brain implant study
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-chip company, is conducting a study to evaluate its device for paralyzed patients to control digital devices through thoughts alone, facing criticism for lack of study information sharing.
Wipro teams up with Centre for Brain Research at IISc on AI-driven health behaviour innovations
Wipro partners with Centre for Brain Research to utilize AI, ML, and big data analytics for health behavior innovations.
Understanding Autism: Brain connections in infants linked to social interaction
Researchers have found distinct patterns in brain connections in six-week-old infants with a high likelihood of developing autism. These patterns suggest that paying more attention to basic sensory information may come at the cost of attending to socially relevant cues, potentially leading to impaired social behavior later in life.
SIVA Group boss C Sivasankaran on how Indians can prevent heartattack, says most suffer from brain fog due to Covid
Chinnakannan Sivasankaran, chairman and founder of SIVA Group, emphasizes preventing heart attacks by managing APOB levels to avoid heart disease risks.
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