Ischemic stroke is characterised by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, resulting in acorresponding loss of neurologic function. Acute ischemic stroke is caused by thrombotic or embolic occlusion of a cerebral artery and is...
Far from being a silent epidemic in India, strokes or paralytic strokes have now emerged as a frightful and explosive health hazard with horrific socio-economic ramifications. As we observe World Stroke Day today, it would be pertinent to consider some...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who first identified it in 1906. It stands as the leading cause of dementia, characterized by a gradual decline in memory, cognition, behaviour, and social skills, significantly affecting...
Good nutrition means that your body gets all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals it needs to work at its best. Nutrition is a crucial part of health and development. Good nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal...
Acute respiratory illnesses are the most common problems of childhood and commonly they occur due to influenza viruses. Infection rates are higher in preschool children. It is generally considered as a mild disease; however, it may contribute to significant morbidity...
Recently, Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) ,commonly known as “Eye Flu” & ‘’Pink eye” has taken over India by storm. About 1000 cases are reported daily by the ophthalmologists. Let’s know about the “Common eye flu” It is a viral conjunctivitis caused...
Bridging the Gaps in Treatment: Part 2 Swaraj, a four-year-old boy came to the Epilepsy Clinic with multiple (almost daily) uncontrolled seizures. Despite initial resistance from his parents, thorough investigations were carried out, leading to a confirmed diagnosis of...
Refractive surgery is a surgical procedure to correct the refractive power of the eye. It is done to get rid of glasses and contact lenses or to reduce the number/ power of glasses. Refractive surgeries are used to treat eye...
Ovarian rejuvenation is a relatively newer procedure in ART to treat ageing ovaries in patients with premature ovarian failure. It allows the patient to use her own oocytes to conceive. Ovaries play a crucial role in IVF treatment. Good ovarian...
Wilson Disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the liver, brain and other vital organs. It affects approximately 1 in 30,000 people worldwide. Most people with Wilson disease are diagnosed between the ages of 5...
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