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Paediatrics

Common illnesses your child could catch at school and how to prevent them 0

Table of Content Introduction What are the most common illnesses at school? When to skip school and stay home How to avoid catching infections at school Summary Community health affects

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Hypertension in Children 0

Summary Hypertension in children is on the rise. It is usually caused due to kidney disease, congenital heart problems or other underlying conditions, but can also be caused due to

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Monitor the movement of the foetus! 1

The movement of the foetus (baby) inside the womb gives the expectant mother a wonderful and joyful feeling. Mothers must look forward to this feeling every day, and absence of

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Type 1 Diabetes in Children – Diagnosis, Management, and Coping Strategies 1

Overview Type-1 diabetes is an auto-immune disorder that causes a wide range of symptoms and complications. It can affect people of any age, including children. When children are affected by

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Newborn Screenings 0

Tests for the new-born baby (Newborn screenings) are very important. We screen the newborn to look for any aberrations that might hinder the natural growth of the baby. Generally this

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Mother’s Milk – The Liquid Gold! 0

World Breastfeeding Week: August 17 Every year the first week of August is celebrated as World Breastfeeding Week. Organizations like World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), WHO and UNICEF came

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis) – What Parents Should Know 0

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is a lesser known ailment to many people. Yet, it is a serious condition with serious consequences. That is precisely the reason the TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and

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Signs That Your Baby Has Congenital Heart Defect 1

Heart defects can develop at any stage in life or they can be present since birth, in which case they are called congenital heart defects or CHD. CHD can be

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All about Paediatric Neuro-Surgery 1

From new-born infants to adolescents, children across age groups are vulnerable to a wide range of neurological disorders. This can be caused by congenital (since birth) defects, inherited disorders, injury

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What to Do If Your Child Swallowed Play Dough, Batteries or Other Objects? 3

Infants and toddlers are naturally curious about the world around them. Trying things for the first time is part of the learning process. Unfortunately, this learning often involves putting objects

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