Neurology India
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Pregabalin and lamotrigine in central poststroke pain: A pilot study.
Comparative study of Class I drugs in central poststroke pain (CPSP) is lacking. ⋯ Both pregabalin and lamotrigine are equally effective in CPSP, but significant side effects leading to drug withdrawal occured with lamotrigine administration.
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Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) remain an important health problem often leading to severe motor disabilities predominantly in the younger population. ⋯ Most PNIs were caused by vehicular accidents and penetrating trauma, and affected young men. Overall, ulnar nerve, primary BP, and median nerve PNIs were the most prevalent lesions.
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Neurosurgery at Bombay Hospital started in 1953 when Dr. Ram Ginde joined as the Honorary Neurosurgeon. Over the years, the Department of Neurosurgery has earned the reputation of providing contemporary medical services as well as of imparting excellent training to the neurosurgical residents. ⋯ N. Bhagwati started the prestigious annual 'Ginde oration' in 1991, that has been given by several illustrious orators from across the world and has become a precursor of various medical activities held thereafter. This article retraces the history and achievements of the Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, and also highlights the immense contributions made by its members in the field of Neurosurgery in India.
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The high success rate in the management medulloblastoma achieved in the western world is not exactly mirrored in developing countries including India. Socio-demographic differences, health-care disparity, and lack in uniformity of care with resultant widespread variations in the clinical practice are some of the reasons that may partly explain this difference in outcomes. Patients with medulloblastoma require a multi-disciplinary team approach involving but not limited to neuro-radiology, neurosurgery; neuropathology, molecular biology, radiation oncology, pediatric medical oncology and rehabilitative services for optimizing outcomes. ⋯ The current document represents a broad consensus reached amongst various stakeholders within the neuro-oncology community involved in the contemporary curative-intent management of children with medulloblastoma. It provides both general as well as specific guidelines and recommendations to be adopted by physicians and health care providers across India to achieve uniformity of care, improve disease-related outcomes, and compare results between institutions within the country.