Neurologist Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram has been awarded the Padma Shri Award in the field of Medicine. He says, "It is a matter of great pride and joy for Nagpur and Vidarbha as well as the entire country. This is a matter of pride for the medical fraternity...". This year, twelve persons from Maharashtra have been selected to receive Padma awards, which are given in recognition of extraordinary efforts. The Ministry of Home Affairs revealed the distinguished awards on the eve of the 75th Republic Day celebrations. Notable Marathi director Rajdutt, acclaimed music director Pyarelal Sharma, and former Union minister and governor of Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik are among the other prominent recipients of the Padma Awards 2024. A wide range of professions, including sports, medicine, literature, education, trade, industry, and social service, are among the recipients of the Padma Shri award.
26 January,2024 04:14 PM IST
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This year marks the 10th Anniversary of World Brain Day, hosted annually on July 22 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). Bringing public awareness, we aim to promote their this year’s theme “brain health and disability; Leave no one behind.” When it comes to healthcare, many of us tend to hide or ignore our body's signals and may be reluctant to visit a doctor for regular checkups. However, denying these issues can have serious consequences. Let's break this habit! The pandemic served as a wake-up call, emphasising the importance of prioritising and caring for our mental health. Unfortunately, for many individuals, accessing private healthcare and life-saving drugs for neurological conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and Parkinson's disease is simply unaffordable. The burden of out-of-pocket costs can lead to medical debt, compromising essentials like food, and even result in patients not taking their necessary medications as prescribed. To shed light on this growing challenge of neurological disorders, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Pankaj Agarwal, Senior Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Department of Neurology at Global Hospitals in Mumbai.
21 July,2023 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai
April is considered to be World Autism Awareness Month. In India, a team of 4 women has started a one-of-its-kind movement called 'Not That Different. ‘Not That Different’ is the first-ever children-led movement in India that aims to make neuro-diverse kids feel accepted and included. Mid-Day spoke to Nidhi Mishra, Mugdha Kalra, Archana Mohan, and Aayushi Yadav, the women behind ‘Not That Different. Watch this video for more!
08 April,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
