Clinical Case Studies in Neurology

Rijhul Lahariya is an emerging physician–scientist and interdisciplinary researcher with a strong focus on neuroscience, neuroinflammation, infectious neurology, and brain–immune interactions. He is the sole author of the scholarly book “THE BRAIN WITHIN: How The Brain Shapes Time”, reflecting his interest in higher-order brain function, cognition, and Neurophysiology. His academic profile includes 20 scientific publications, 23 ongoing research projects, and 15 professional certifications, demonstrating sustained research productivity at an early career stage.

research interests in neurology are distinguished by a focus on neuroinflammation and the molecular mechanisms of ischemic stroke. As an MBBS student at AIIMS Patna, he has co-authored significant reviews exploring how bloodstream infections (BSIs) and sepsis trigger systemic inflammation that breaches the blood-brain barrier, leading to brain invasion and long-term cognitive decline.

• Neurovascular Unit (NVU) & Ischemic Stroke: Your 2026 review in the International Journal of Neuroscience explores "Time-Dependent Neurovascular Unit Dysfunction in Ischemic Stroke." This work critically analyzes the molecular mechanisms of neurovascular uncoupling, focusing on how oxidative stress and inflammation disrupt the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
• Systemic Infection & Brain Invasion: In Current Microbiology (2026), you examined how bloodstream infections (BSIs) act as drivers of neuroinflammation. Your research highlights the pathway from systemic sepsis to brain invasion, potentially accelerating neurodegenerative diseases.
• Gut-Brain Axis & Neuroimmunology: You have authored a mechanistic review on "Postbiotics and the Gut-Brain Axis," published in the Journal of Neuroimmunology (2026), which investigates how microbial metabolites can modulate neuroinflammation and influence cognitive aging.
• Neurosurgical Education & Career Trends: Your study in the Asian Journal of Neurosurgery (2026) investigates why medical students choose or avoid neurosurgery, emphasizing the need for early undergraduate exposure and mentorship to bridge educational gaps.
• Neurological Complications in Critical Care: Beyond pure neurology, your work with AI-driven risk prediction (e.g., CLABpredICU) and fungal spinal infections shows an interest in the intersection of infectious disease, critical care, and neurological health.

• Time-Dependent Neurovascular Unit Dysfunction in Ischemic Stroke: Mechanisms of Neurovascular Uncoupling and its Clinical Impact

• Postbiotics and the Gut–Brain Axis: A Mechanistic Review on Modulating Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Aging

• Bloodstream Infection-Induced Neuroinflammation: From Systemic Infection to Brain Invasion

• Influence of Early Exposure and Educational Gaps on Medical Students: A Career-Driven Strategy for Aspiring Neurosurgeons

• SurgiCut-AI: An AI-Driven Tool for Predicting Surgical Site Infections Following Ventral Hernia Repair

• Fungal Spinal Infections: A Narrative Review on Diagnosis, Treatment Strategies, and Collaborative Management Approaches

• Sepsis-Induced Chronic Cardiometabolic Disorders: Unmasking the Long-Term Consequences