SINCE 2018, a team comprising neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists and a neuropsychologist has been performing life-altering surgeries for patients with multidrug resistant epilepsy in Trinidad and Tobago. More surgeries scheduled for 2024 are already in the planning stages, said neurologist Dr…
Despite efforts to spread awareness and educate people about Multiple Sclerosis (also known as MS) there is still an unacceptable amount of misunderstanding , misinformation and stigma surrounding the disease. Read More – Guardian Newspaper Article
Today, Health Plus is placing the spotlight on a disease not well known but is considered the most common adult-onset motor neuron disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and we consult with Dr. Avidesh Panday, Consultant at EWMSC in Neurology and…
IN the candid and raw 2021 documentary Introducing Selma Blair the world got a glimpse into the actress’s life with multiple sclerosis. The real-life portrayal of someone whose central nervous system is under attack by MS was both heartbreaking and…
WHAT do Michael J Fox, Muhammad Ali and Ozzy Osbourne have in common? They were all diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease — the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Here in T&T the disease has already hit close to home…
HEADACHES are among the most common disorders of the neurological system. They are not only accompanied by pain; in the case of migraines they can even be disabling; impacting on occupational, recreational and social functions. In some instances, headaches are…