Tuberculosis INDIA: Fact Check Did you know? 1. At least 2 deaths occur every 3 mins from TB in India and these are PREVENTABLE 2. A single patient with TB can affect 10 or more people in a year 3. National Tuberculosis Institute in Bangalore and Tuberculosis Research Centre in Chennai have a […]
Cirrhosis of the Liver – What you should know? 1. Cirrhosis of the liver is the end stage of ARLD (Alcohol Related Liver Disease) and NARFLD (Non-Alcohol Related Fatty Liver Disease) 2. Alcoholic Cirrhosis develops in 10-20% of chronic drinkers 3. A Standard unit of Alcohol consumption i.e. 12 grams of absolute alcohol = […]
Evaluating the Risks of Fatty Liver Disease 1. A sedentary lifestyle, increased alcohol consumption and obesity are contributing towards making India the “world capital of liver diseases” by 2025 2. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is now one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease 3. Urbanisation and changes linked with […]
Understanding Stress and Anxiety According to WHO, anxiety affects 25% of the population in INDIA ● Depression is often also seen along with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) – hence needs to be evaluated together ● Signs of Depression, Stress and Anxiety are usually seen in adolescents initiated at the time of significant […]
Coping with Exam Stress in Kids and Teenagers Keep an eye on Exam Stress – Children and teens with exam stress may be irritable, lose proper sleep, and lose interest in food. Kids and teenagers tend to worry a lot during exams thereby making them sad and depressed. DO’s 1. Ensure […]
Common Injuries in Children – What Parents need to know? 1. According to the WHO, every day, 1000 child deaths can be prevented by proven injury prevention methods. 2. Nearly 90% of injuries to children are due to unintentional or accidental incidents. 3. Burns, falls and poisoning are the leading causes of […]
