Paediatrics
Tips for new moms – To worry or not to worry
Guide to a new Mom-Care for your newborn baby. Tips for things to look for… A new baby is a joy, and a miracle, all rolled into one beautiful bundle.
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RSV leading cause of respiratory infections in children
Respiratory Syncytial Virus is one of the major causes of respiratory tract infections in children. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in the US, nearly all
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Lactose intolerance in babies and ways to handle it
What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is the main sugar that is present in cow’s milk and common dairy products. The enzyme, lactase, helps the body in digesting lactose. When the
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography for children
An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography or ERCP for short, is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. “Endoscopic” refers to
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Key health risks for new born babies that mothers should watch out for
Childbirth exposes first time mothers to a completely new world, full of excitement and happiness along with a time intensive course on child rearing. While mothers love their new born
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The benefits and importance of Breast Feeding
Mammals, the most intelligent set of species essentially breastfeed their offspring and Man, the most evolved of them all, has benefitted much from it. Breastfeeding one’s child was considered the
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Common causes of Neonatal and Infant deaths in India
The percentage of neonatal and infant deaths in India is still high due to ignorance. It is important to raise awareness about the issues that cause neonatal and infant deaths
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Spotting Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Children and Ways to Overcome it
Anaemia is a widespread public health problem, with about 1.62 billion people around the world diagnosed with this condition, 47.4% of them children. In India too, anaemia is a widely
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Congenital Heart Disease in Babies and Children
A child suffering from an abnormally structured heart or a blood vessel is said to be suffering from a congenital heart disease (CHD). The child’s heart suffers from serious functional
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Healthy Development of Children
Foundation for your child’s healthy development Growing children need a lot of nutrition for the development of their bones and muscles. The key to the healthy growth of a child
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