Q1. What is obesity, and why is it considered a disease rather than just excess weight? Obesity is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.” For the Indian...
In today’s world where a pregnancy may be discontinued even with the slightest possibility of risk or minor/correctible structural anomaly in the fetus, this family showed me the alternative view. A couple consulted me for the possibility of teratogenic effects...
A novel surgical approach to the management of rib fractures, Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures (SSRF), was successfully performed for the first time in Pune, at KEM Hospital Under the guidance and management of Dr. Vinod Naik and Dr. Akhil...
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a multidimensional chronic mood disorder that affects about 45 million people worldwide, that is, about 2-3% of the general population and about 0.49- 0.51% of the Indian population (National Mental Health Survey 2015-16). It is said...
Enuresis or bedwetting is a common problem in children and often neglected due to multiple reasons. Parents, caregivers and sometimes even primary care physicians do not give it the appropriate attention due to the popular belief that the child will...
A significant and growing challenge in India, Cancer affects anyone, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. The rising numbers in young men and women are worrying and the only way to fight cancer is to create awareness about the...
Adapting Your Routine for Healthy, Hydrated Skin The skin type of every individual is determined by the number of sebaceous glands present in their skin. The distribution of oil glands is different in different areas. They are abundant on face,...
During the past 2 decades, there has been a dramatic growth in the recognition of autoimmune encephalitis. The most common autoimmune encephalitis syndromes are associated with antibodies against Leucine-rich glioma inactivated protein 1 (LGI1), N Methyl D Aspartate ( NMDA)...
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10, each year. According to WHO, the objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental...
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