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HPV Vaccines to Prevent Cervical Cancer: All You Need to Know
Cervical cancer is mostly associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), an infection that can be transmitted sexually via vaginal or oral or anal exposure and also through the skin to skin contact. Cervical cancer is increasing worldwide and can be reduced just by administering the HPV vaccine.
Is Your Child Showing Exceptional Reading Abilities? It Could Be Hyperlexia
When a child starts reading early and surprisingly beyond their expected ability it is called Hyperlexia. This is often accompanied by an obsessive interest in letters and numbers, which tends to develop as an infant.
Congenital Pneumonia In Newborns: Causes, Prevention And Treatment
Congenital pneumonia is mostly caused by bacterial pathogens associated with early onset sepsis. The maternal history should be reviewed carefully as it is important to identify the maternal risk factors associated with congenital pneumonia and for other pathogens.
Child Care During Monsoon
Nature comes to life during the monsoon season, and as much as we love the rainy season, it comes with its challenges, especially when you have a kid at home to protect. Here are some tips that help take care of children during the monsoons.
Psycho-Social Effects of the Pandemic in Children
It is natural for any child to feel stressed, anxious, apprehensive and get worried about unnatural circumstances like pandemics similar to an adult.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for severe COVID & critically ill Patients
Intracranial/ brain aneurysms are if ruptured can be fatal or can cause significant morbidity that can limit the quality of life. With the advent of newer endovascular techniques, these aneurysms now can be treated safely with durable efficacy.
COVID-19 Vaccines Effectivity with the Newer Variants
COVID-19 vaccine can reduce infection in humans, be it asymptomatic or otherwise. This may signal that the virus transmission rate could be reduced. Measuring virus transmission reduction is challenging and perhaps the better alternative is to measure the reduction in the infectivity rate.
Have You Ever Had the “Stomach Flu”?
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and lining of the intestines which is called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is commonly referred to as “stomach flu” or “stomach bug”.
Post Covid-19 Complications
“Will I ever lead a normal life again?” A question on the mind of every COVID-19 affected patient. With the ongoing pandemic, the suffering continues, a person even after being tested negative for the virus has to endure several other complications.
Prediabetes: Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Prediabetes is a condition where the blood sugar level is higher than the normal , but is not high enough to get diagnosed as diabetes. Based on a recent study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, 14% of the Indian population is predisposed to diabetes.