Category Archives: Congenital disorders

What Is Prosopagnosia? An Odd Condition That Can Steal Your Face

In “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,” the “man,” identified as Mr. P., visits neurologist and author of the book, Oliver Sacks, MD, for a vision problem that has been perplexing his other doctors. On his way out, Mr. P. grabs his wife’s head, thinking it’s his hat, ultimately and unknowingly introducing […]

Sudden cardiac arrest during sleep: Why people die in sleep and how to prevent this heart condition

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Aug 07, 2023 07:57 PM IST Share Via Copy Link From inherited heart conditions to obesity and diabetes, sudden cardiac arrest in young females can be caused by various factors. Kannada film actor-director Vijay Raghavendra’s wife Spandana passed away in Bangkok on Monday at the age of 44 while she was […]

Apollo Children’s Comprehensive Pediatric services launched in Hyderabad

More News 07 Aug 2023 | 6:14 PM Hyderabad, Aug 7 (UNI) Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, here on Monday launched Apollo Children’s comprehensive pediatric services, with all specialties under one roof. see more.. 07 Aug 2023 | 5:45 PM Chennai, Aug 7 (UNI) The Principal Sessions Court on Monday eveninggranted five days custody to the […]

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) detection screening can help save a child’s life, as the disease can be treated if recognized in time, according to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal. “In the 9 months since the start of the sample program, more than 45,900 newborns have been requested for SMA screening, which […]

Survey of CVD programs finds more resources needed for heart disease and stroke risk in youth

Advisory Highlights: Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are common among preteens and teens, and the need for preventive care to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease exceeds the supply of health care resources, according to a new American Heart Association science advisory that reports survey results from pediatric cardiovascular health professionals. Current data show that […]

Auto driver’s appeal for aid for son’s treatment

Express News Service TIRUPATI: The poor parents of a 6-year-old boy in Chittoor have been running from pillar to post to get about Rs 15 lakh for the medical treatment of their son, who has been suffering from multiple congenital disorders. Md Chand Basha, an auto driver, has spent nearly Rs 20 lakh for the […]

Power of the human brain

While many organs are critical for our survival, the brain is what makes us human. Like the rest of our organs, the brain is not impervious to damages of life. Rehabilitation medicine consultant of the Brunei Neuroscience, Stroke and Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC) of Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) Dr Lee Chooi Lynn noted in an […]