The most common problem faced by children is acute gastroenteritis or diarrhoea which means kids will have vomiting and loose motions. First I would like to emphasise on the severity of this disease. In developing countries like India this is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years of
Most people live with the facial deformity/asymmetry, which they want to change to avoid the social stigma of going around in the society. Hiding the smile either due to deficient or protruding maxilla/mandible or both making them look unaesthetic. One solution is to go for orthognathic surgery which can change their facial profile and look
Ideas to help your family maintain a nutritious diet The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is causing many changes in the daily lives of people around the world, but some things can be done to maintain a healthy lifestyle in these difficult times by taking a proper diet during COVID19 pandemic. It is difficult to follow any
The COVID-19 pandemic has put us to face a lot of challenges both socially and in respect to health. We have been experiencing an extraordinary challenge from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Healthcare systems and governments all over the world have been fighting against COVID-19 and there is still a massive surge in the number of
Long bone fractures are the commonly encountered cases in orthopaedic practice. The working age groups (25-55 years) are the most affected and unless fracture heals (union) optimally restoring the normal function patients may have significant disability. Fractures when treated either by nonsurgical or surgical methods sometimes end up in non-union (bone does not heal). The
Advancements in oncological and medical therapies mean that the life expectancy of the patients with Metastatic Bone Disease (MBD) is usually measured in years. Complications of Metastatic Bone Disease (MBD) can affect the patient’s quality of life, so making careful assessment and appropriate management of those patients is essential. The roles of orthopaedic and spinal
What is Migraine? A migraine is a type of headache which is accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light. Migraines can last from 4 hours to 3 days and sometimes longer than that. In most people migraine headaches are common between ages 10 and 40. What are causes of migraine? The exact cause of
Why is diabetes a major concern in COVID-19 times? Diabetes is a major concern in COVID-19 patients because of these potential reasons Ongoing inflammation in the lungs (1 – 6 levels) is associated with increased insulin resistance As per some reports due to pancreatic damage some patients become de novo diabetic Due to steroids used
