Back to SiteAt 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…
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Voice disorders can affect everybody who speaks, more so in voice professionals like teachers, lawyers, singers, actors, radio jockeys, news anchors, and marketing personnel.However,it is also common in children and…
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Varicose veins refers to permanently elongated & visibly tortuous veins of the leg/s. There is a very high prevalence of this condition in the Indian population and a large number…
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Pain is the most common symptom that brings a patient to the hospital.Pain also interferes with the quality of life, ability to work, and perform simple activities like going for…
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Addiction is a major cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. In India, there is a growing variety of substances people are getting addicted to. The impact of…
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Alzheimer’s disease (also known as Alzheimer or AD) is a progressive degenerative brain disease,and the most common type of dementia.People affected by AD have progressive and frequent memory loss.With time…
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There are around 33 million people with diabetes – mostly type 2. However,only 12-14% of all the patients get treated. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness as only…
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Dehydration is a common medical emergency in children and usually results from acute diarrhoea. It is estimated that around 1000 children die of diarrhoea and dehydration every day in India.…