Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders

Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders
Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders
Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders
Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders
Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders
Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders

Artemis Hospitals commemorates National Brain Week to disseminate awareness on neurological disorders
-The 7-day long campaign witnesses enlightening sessions on brain disorders

Gurugram, 24th December 2020: 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 brain-related diseases and 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. The initiative reinforced Artemis Hospitals; commitment to delivering high-quality affordable healthcare by creating awareness among people.
The campaign comes after the Indian Academy of Neurology- the apex body representing neurologists across India- organized a Foundation Day on 18th December 2020. The initiative witnessed the august presence of acclaimed neurosurgeons, namely Dr. Sumit Singh, Chief – Neurology, Parkinson's specialist & Co-Chief- Stroke Unit, Dr. Manish Mahajan, Consultant Neurology, Dr. Rajsrinivas P, Head Stroke Unit & Sr. Consultant, Neurointervention, Dr. Sameer Arora, Associate Consultant, Neurology from the Artemis Hospitals. 
Through this interactive discussion, doctors urged people to adopt a multi-pronged approach towards wellness through a combination of a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle, exercise and moderation of smoking and alcohol consumption. 
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. Generally, headache is not a matter of concern until it is accompanied by paralysis or fainting.” 
On epilepsy, Dr. Sameer Arora, Associate Consultant – Neurology at Artemis Hospitals said “Epilepsy is the fourth largest neurological disorder in the world. It is characterized by seizures caused by the change in behaviour due to temporary alteration in the electrical changes in the brain.  A combination of medicines, diet therapy and surgery can tackle the disorder to some extent.  
Dr. Manish Mahajan, Consultant - Neurology at Artemis Hospitals, said “Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune, chronic neurological disorder that occurs between the ages of 20 to 40 years and primarily affects women. It affects your brain and spinal cord and can lead to vision, balance, and muscle control problems.”
Emphasising on the significance of timely intervention in stroke, Dr. Rajsrinivas Parthasarthy, Head, Stroke Unit & Sr. Consultant, Neuro-intervention at Artemis Hospitals said “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 dizziness and seek medical help immediately.”
Besides the above disorders, the brain tumour is also a concern in India. According to the International Association of Cancer Registries (IARC), over 28,000 brain tumour cases are reported in India each year and more than 24,000 people die due to brain tumours. 
About Artemis Hospitals – 
Artemis Hospitals, 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 the most advanced hospitals in India, 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 best in the world. A top-notch service, in a warm, open patient-centric environment, clubbed with affordability, has made it one of the most revered hospitals in the country.
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