Stroke or brain attack results from sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain. If the blood supply is stopped for more than a few seconds brain cells start dying…
February 2015
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Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease affecting elderly population. Almost 15-20% of people more than 55 years of age can have symptomatic knee OA. It commonly affects knee or…
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At the outset it is important to clarify that the term ‘Mental retardation’ has been discarded – instead, we use the term “Intellectual disability”. It is thought to affect about…
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A Spectrum of Solutions ADHD is a significant family and community issue, as it is associated with higher rates of behavioural and conduct problems, accidents and injuries, school and learning…
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The Accident & Emergency (A&E) department is a medical treatment facility specializing in acute care of patients who present without prior appointment with sudden emergencies. Due to the unplanned nature…