Latest news with #P.Vijaya
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Importance of brain health stressed in Guntur
Lalitha Hospital, Guntur, marked the World Brain Day with an awareness programme titled 'Brain Health for All Ages', underscoring the need to protect brain health across all life stages. Speaking during the occasion on Tuesday, Dr. P. Vijaya, head of Department of Neurosciences, Lalitha Hospital, emphasised that brain disorders are a leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death globally. 'From fetal development to old age, neurological well-being must be a priority. Over 1 billion people live with neurological disorders worldwide,' she said. She stressed the importance of preventive measures such as folic acid supplementation, vaccinations, regular check-ups, and fall prevention. The programme also featured insights from senior neurologists and neurosurgeons on conditions like stroke, migraine, dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Vijaya suggested balanced diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social interaction to maintain brain health.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
India records 18 lakh new brain stroke cases every year, nationwide campaign launched
India records a brain stroke every 20 seconds, amounting to over 18 lakh new cases each year, yet public awareness about prevention and timely treatment remains low, said medical experts at the launch of the stroke awareness campaign titled 'Brain Stroke - Time to Act'. Speaking at the event, president of the Indian Stroke Association, stressed that brain stroke can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, education or economic background. She pointed out that while ischemic stroke is the most common type in India, only 1% of eligible patients receive IV thrombolysis, a clot-busting injection that can improve outcomes if administered within the golden window of 4.5 hours from symptom onset. 'Recognising symptoms like sudden weakness, difficulty speaking or loss of vision is crucial,' she said. Subhash Kaul, consultant neurologist at KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad, highlighted the need for timely intervention in cases of intracerebral haemorrhage, the deadliest form of stroke caused by brain bleeding. Public education plays a major role in early detection,' he noted. ISA treasurer Salil Uppal drew attention to the strong link between hypertension and stroke, revealing that one in four Indian adults suffers from high blood pressure. 'Hypertension is the single most important risk factor for strokes, particularly haemorrhagic ones,' he said, urging all adults above the age of 18 to check their blood pressure at least once a year. The campaign has been launched by the ISA in collaboration with the Indian Association of Physicians-Hyderabad Chapter and the Society for Emergency Medicine India.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- The Hindu
Government school teacher in Nilgiris arrested under POCSO Act
A 50-year-old government school teacher in Nilgiris district was arrested on Thursday night under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on charges of sexually harassing girl students. The accused has been remanded in judicial custody and lodged in the Ooty sub-jail. The accused had worked as a science teacher in government schools across Tamil Nadu for over two decades. In June 2023, he was posted to a government school in the district where he taught science to students from Classes VII, VIII, and XI. According to the police, a recent awareness session on personal safety conducted by police department at the school helped uncover the crime. During the session, students were educated on 'good' and 'bad' touch. After the session, a Class VI student informed authorities that the teacher had touched her inappropriately. Following this, 20 other students came forward with similar complaints. Based on the complaints, the Ooty Rural Police registered a case under POCSO Act. A team led by Inspector P. Vijaya of the Ooty All-Women Police Station (Rural) arrested the accused. He was subsequently produced before the Mahila Court in Ooty and remanded in judicial custody The police and Child Welfare Committee officials plan to conduct inquiries at all his previous workplaces to determine if similar incidents occurred elsewhere.
