Overview
The press release, dated 23 October 2026, highlights the global and Indian burden of neurological conditions, noting that more than three billion people—over 40 percent of the world’s population—are affected, with stroke being the largest single contributor in India followed by headache disorders, vertigo, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, encephalitis, and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Patient Cases Treated at Zydus Hospital, Vadodara
Genetic Dystonia in an 8‑Year‑Old
An eight‑year‑old boy with genetically‑linked dystonia underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in Mumbai, but his symptoms worsened. He was subsequently seen by Dr. Suvorit Bhowmick at Zydus Hospital, where reprogramming of the DBS device—implanted in the globus pallidus—led to gradual improvement. The boy’s hand movements improved, he began walking again, and he now plays with peers, returning for follow‑up every six months.
Ischemic Stroke in a 78‑Year‑Old Woman
A 78‑year‑old woman experienced sudden right‑side weakness and aphasia. Recognising an acute stroke, her family rushed her to Zydus Hospital, a designated stroke‑ready centre. She received priority CT and MRI imaging, was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke, and was taken immediately to the cath lab for mechanical thrombectomy using a stent retriever. Post‑procedure imaging confirmed restored blood flow, and she showed movement on the right side within minutes. She recovered sufficiently to be discharged within three days, underscoring the critical impact of rapid intervention.
Drug‑Resistant Epilepsy in a 6‑Year‑Old Girl
A six‑year‑old girl with a history of head injury at six months developed daily seizures and right‑side weakness despite multiple anti‑seizure medications. MRI revealed left‑hemisphere gliosis and cystic lesions. Dr. Rathore diagnosed drug‑resistant epilepsy and recommended surgery. Video‑EEG confirmed seizure focus in the left hemisphere, and language testing showed the right hemisphere could support speech. She underwent an eight‑hour left hemispherectomy, after which she became seizure‑free, ceased falling, and resumed normal daily activities.
Moyamoya Disease in a 14‑Year‑Old Boy
A 14‑year‑old boy presented with transient speech loss, weak grip, and limb shaking. Dr. Chaturbhuj Rathore identified transient ischaemic attacks and, after MRI‑angiography, suspected Moyamoya disease. Dr. Bhagwati Salgotra confirmed the diagnosis with digital subtraction angiography, revealing near‑complete occlusion of the supraclinoid internal carotid arteries and extensive collateral formation. The surgical team performed staged superficial temporal artery–middle cerebral artery (STA‑MCA) bypasses on both sides, each lasting about three hours. Post‑operative MRI showed no new lesions, and within weeks the boy’s speech returned to normal. A repeat angiogram is scheduled three months later to assess bypass patency.
Neuro Team and Capabilities
Zydus Hospital Vadodara boasts the state’s largest neuro team, comprising senior neurologists—Dr. Rakesh Shah, Dr. Chaturbhuj Rathore, Dr. Anand Vaishnav, Dr. Mihir Acharya, Dr. Kaushik Rana, Dr. Maulik Panchal, Dr. Suvorit S. Bhowmick—and senior neuro‑ and endovascular surgeons—Dr. Suresh Nayak, Dr. Bhagwati Salgotra, Dr. Viral Mehta, Dr. Rakesh Jasani, and Dr. Pratik Parekh. The facility is equipped with MRI, CT, cath‑lab capabilities, and a dedicated stroke unit, enabling rapid diagnosis and treatment of acute neurological emergencies.
Conclusion
The release illustrates how early recognition, advanced surgical techniques, and a comprehensive neuro team at Zydus Hospital Vadodara can dramatically improve outcomes for a wide spectrum of neurological disorders across all age groups.