How can I schedule my medical appointment?
You can download the "one aster" app and complete the scheduling person and then else you can call us at 0483-2488000, 0483-3531000. We will help in guiding you through the registration process and book an appointment.
How easy is it to get the right qualified medical expertise and the related support staff to treat and manage the patients?
The treatment gap in epilepsy in India ranges from 22% in the urban setting to as high as 90% in villages. The treatment gap has 2 components- People unable to access healthcare services and People who do not adhere to appropriate medical therapy.
One million Indians have medically refractory seizures. Approximately 5 -6 lakh people are candidates for epilepsy surgery in India. Still... Just about 500-600 epilepsy surgeries per year are performed.
Are there any new clinical trials going on for epilepsy?
There are several medical and surgical trials going on for epilepsy treatment in the Western countries. Few of them are enlisted here: XEN1101 As Adjunctive  Therapy In Focal-Onset Epilepsy Stereotactic Laser Ablation For Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Perampanel Study For Infants With Epilepsy Cannabidiol As An Add-On Therapy In Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Focused Ultrasound For Treatment Of Epilepsy
Could you specify the new drugs and therapy options accessible in the country?
The pharmacological armamentarium against epilepsy has expanded considerably over the last three decades, and currently includes over 30 different antiseizure medications. The new medications which have been added over the past decade by the FDA include Brivaracetam (Levetiracetam derivative), Perampanel (AMPA antagonist), Cenobamate (Carbamate derivative), Everolimus (Rapamycin derivative), Fenfluramine (Amphetamine derivative) and Cannabidiol (Cannabinoid). Among these Brivaracetam and Perampanel are available in India.
What is the current scene in the country for Epilepsy in terms of patients and advances in treatment?
At the global level, it is estimated that nearly 70 million people suffer from epilepsy and the prevalence of epilepsy across the globe is estimated to be 5-9 per 1,000 population. There are 12 million people with epilepsy in India, contributing to 1/6th of global burden.
In majority of the people with epilepsy ie 70-80%, the seizures can be well-controlled by giving anti-epileptic drugs. The rest 20-30% have medically refractory epilepsy, in these patients advanced modalities of treatment such as dietary therapy, epilepsy surgery and neuromodulation are the emerging therapeutic options.
How important is Epilepsy from a neurology department perspective?
Epilepsy, the fourth most common neurological disorder, affects people of all ages and can cause unpredictable seizures.
Who needs to be treated in an ICU?
Any patient who needs close monitoring and treatment needs to be admitted to an intensive care unit.
What are the specific areas where CCU services are provided?
The coronary care unit, emergency care unit, respiratory care unit, and intensive care unit (ICU) are common areas of critical care.
What is Ventilator?
A ventilator is a machine that helps you breathe or breathes for you.
What Organs and tissues can be donated?
Heart Liver Kidneys Lungs Pancreas Cornea Skin Heart Valves Bones Tendons Eye
