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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism is the developmental disability found in children. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition in which the child's ability to communicate and interact is impaired. Spectrum in autism spectrum disorder refers to wide range of symptoms and severity....

Crohns Disease

Crohns Disease

Crohn's disease may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Crohn's disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract. The symptoms of Crohn's disease are evident as abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss...

Brain Abscess

Brain Abscess

Brain abscess (pus-filled swelling in the brain) is a rare and life threatening condition Brain abscess is caused due to bacterial infection in the brain. The infection in the brain may be due to infections in other parts of the body viz. ear, nose, tooth, heart,...

Air pollution and Stroke

Air pollution and Stroke

Long-term exposure to air pollution may be a risk factor for ischemic stroke Earlier this year in Kerala a doctor crashed into a bridge and died. It was later found that he died due to stroke while driving a car on the way to his workplace. Lack of sufficient blood...

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection of the lungs and other parts of the body Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the lungs. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis and spreads from one person to another through expelled...

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction or impotence is a sign of an underlying health condition Erectile dysfunction or impotence is the inability to develop and maintain erection of the penis during coitus (sexual activity). Erectile dysfunction happens due to psychological (mental)...

Itchy Skin

Itchy Skin

Itchy skin is a complex health condition which may require treatment on long-term basis Pruritus or itchy skin may occur due to rash or another skin condition. It may represent an underlying disease or serious condition viz. liver disease or kidney failure. Itchy skin...