Paralysis

The man suffered a stroke on his wedding day. It was his second marriage and his new wife was 16 years younger than him.

Bengaluru doctors heal bedridden US techie with rare condition. Now, she plays volleyball

'The only thing doctors told me is to avoid rollercoasters,' 37-year-old Suprita AM said.

Sudden facial weakness? Everything to know about facial nerve palsy: Causes, symptoms, and management

Facial nerve palsy, also called facial paralysis, affects one or both sides of the face. Causes include stroke, tumors, diabetes, leprosy, multiple sclerosis, and Bell’s palsy. Symptoms include facial drooping, numbness, drooling, hyperacusis, and reduced tear or saliva production. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, with treatment involving eye care, steroids, and antivirals.

When Roja actor Arvind Swamy revealed he suffered leg paralysis and was in bed for few years

Arvind Swamy is an actor and entrepreneur whose life story is a remarkable journey of talent, resilience, and reinvention. From his early days in cinema to his battle with paralysis and eventual business success, Arvind has shown that challenges can be overcome with determination and the right mindset. Here’s a look at how he turned his life around.

Aashiqui fame Anu Aggarwal who met with near fatal accident - had once slipped into coma with half paralysis and face damage, suffered memory loss

Anu Aggarwal, a name that resonated with millions after her unforgettable role in the 1990 Bollywood film Aashiqui became synonymous with beauty and talent. However, beyond the glitz and glamour of Bollywood, Anu’s life took an unexpected turn that tested her strength and resilience.

Neuralink's first brain implant recipient, Noland Arbaugh, recounts transformative journey

Noland Arbaugh expressed joy at being part of a significant milestone in aiding people with paralysis.

Arizona biologist warns about 'paralysing' sting of tarantula hawk wasp. 'For months on end...'

“It’s like something out of a science fiction movie!” said Andrew Wesley Legan, 30, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arizona entomology department in Tucson.

Why has a box, displayed at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, left visitors perplexed?

American neurologist Dr VS Ramachandran's name is synonymous with MVF or Mirror Visual Feedback, and a prototype of his medical wonder 'mirror box' was part of artist Jitish Kallat's show 'Tangled Hierarchy' last year, and is now an installation at the Kochi Biennale.

Sun Pharma up on Taro's Keveyis launch, $100mn sales seen

Credit Suisse has build in USD 100 million in sales for Keveyis in FY17. “Taro launched Keveyis at a high price of USD 163.8 per tablet of 50mg. This implies annual cost of USD 120,000 per patient.

Nose cell transfer in dogs offers hope to paralysed humans

Scientists have reversed paralysis in dogs after injecting them with cells grown from the lining of their nose, offering new hope for paralysed humans. Scientists say this would be vital for spinal injury patients in humans who had lost sexual function or bowel and bladder control.