Mrs. Neha [Name changed] was referred to our genetic OPD at 32 weeks of pregnancy with her antenatal USG showing left sided diaphragmatic hernia. Fetal liver and intestines were pushed in thoracic cavity and lungs were appearing hypoplastic. The pregnancy...
First 2 years of life are crucial in terms of child’s overall physical, mental, intellectual growth and development. There is a critical window of opportunity as far as growth and development of a child is concerned. The concept of “1000...
A lot has been talked about IVF or In vitro fertilization and the growing problem of infertility in India and worldwide. The fact remains that IVF is one of the best breakthrough technologies to have happened in the field of...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) is a neuro developmental and behavioural disorder that affects the behaviour, attention, and learning of children. If it is unrecognised, these children can face excessive criticism, failure, and disappointment, while their parents struggle with...
Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. The commonest form of Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21.Chromosomes are small “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms and...
An evidence based approach to treatment of vertigo or dizziness without medication. When the world literally spins !! Dizziness or “chakkar“ is quite a common symptom. However, patients find it quite difficult to explain what exactly they mean when they...
International Epilepsy Day, observed annually on February 12, is an initiative led by the International Bureau of Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). In 2024, the theme, “Milestones on my Epilepsy Journey,” takes center stage, highlighting the...
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...
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