What kids eat around the world- Poland Edition
Kids in Poland are less influenced by western culture and are savored more on home-cooked healthy food. But hey, isn't this similar in other European countries too?? Maybe. So, children in Poland love having soups, more on vegetable-based, and potato pancakes. Also, what is more, exciting is they do have a dish called fruit soup and fruit dumplings!! That's something new.
Most Common Childhood Injury- ELBOW DISLOCATION
The elbow is the second most common site of injury and also gets commonly dislocated after the shoulders. Toddlers might experience a dislocated elbow multiple times over the same joint. It can cause extreme pain and obvious distortion of the joint. One of the major causes is lifting kids through their arms. This can either pull or dislocate the joint. If this happens, instant medical care is
Anna university develops biodegradable patch to monitor glucose
Anna University researchers have developed a biodegradable patch, a cellulose derivative-based polymer for detecting glucose and alcohol levels from sweat.
It is a cheaper and environment-friendly replaceable option to the glucose strips- says the Researchers. Due to its high flexibility and transparent appearance, it can be connected to a smartwatch to display & alert if the levels fluctuate.
India Is Our Priority: Serum Institute
Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine (in volume) producing company stated that India is our priority and we will be delivering the AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine first to it; further adding "it is our duty and significance to take care of our nation". Poonawala said we would deliver at least 100 million doses by January and 90% will be provided to Indian Gov.
Is it normal to have very few symptoms in the first trimester? - QnA time
Please don't compare your symptoms with other women; your body is different than hers. If you haven't experienced any severe symptoms for a few days, then there is nothing to worry about because it may reappear later. What is a problem here is if you become anxious and stressed out! Stressing out can increase your complications. Still, if you doubt it, it's best to consult a doctor.
Thane Hospital performs India's first intestine transplant
With the complaint of severe abdominal pain in August, tests showed massive gangrene in the small intestine. The operation was held on a 9-year-old, Om, a pediatric patient whose intestine was affected by a viral infection. The boy's intestine got severely infected, resulting in thrombosis and gangrene, and then got referred to the Jupiter Hospital after the intestine was removed.
Dosage error gets Oxford COVID vaccine hit 90% Efficacy
"An accident can give you a new life" correctly applies to the case. Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine reaches 90% efficacy just by chance after some miscalculations. The first shot went as half than actual calculations and the full booster dose as scheduled for the volunteers. Experience of milder side effects was seen before the efficacy was 62% to who received full 2 doses as per the plan.
Name the rash-Impetigo
Your child's impetigo will initially show up as blisters around her nose and mouth. However, it can spread to different parts of the body. As per the type, the blisters might be minuscule and blasted effectively, or be bigger and take a couple of days to burst. Impetigo isn't typically itchy. The baby might have temperature and swollen lymph organs in her face or neck.
What is birth asphyxia?
It is a condition in which the newborn goes into a hypoxia condition (does not get oxygen) before, during, or after delivery. There could be several reasons depending upon the timings, for example, it can happen if the baby aspirated meconium, or the mother develops preeclampsia. It usually comes to notice during an ultrasound or by an APGAR test after birth.
Can "Poor Air" Quality Affect My Pregnancy?
A 2019 study claims that a higher amount of nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide in the air has a high correlation with preterm birth. Apart from preterm labor, there are other severe effects of air pollution such as low birth weight, lung developmental issues, and health concerns in mothers as per different studies. Wearing a mask can help lower the risk- A study.
Can I touch and hold my Newborn baby if I have COVID-19?
Yes. Close contact and early, exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to thrive. You should be supported to
• Breastfeed safely, with good respiratory hygiene;
• Hold your newborn skin-to-skin
• Share a room with your baby
You should wash your hands before and after touching your baby and keep all surfaces clean. Wearing a medical mask is preferable while in contact with the baby
Pharma sector sees a growth of 10% in the past month
Led by the higher number of prescriptions, OPD visits, and increased market sales due to unlocking the lockdown in most parts of the country Pharma sector in India has seen a near 10% growth in October.
Due to the pandemic, immunity boosters and gastro related medicine has seen a healthy growth of 27% on average of both. Chronic therapies continued with strong growth performances too.
Ayurveda doctors to be trained and legally allowed to perform general surgeries
The govt has drawn out a notice that will permit Ayurveda specialists to be prepared and legitimately permitted to play out an assortment of general surgeries, ENT, ophthalmology, ortho, and dental methodology. "These medical procedures have been going on in Ayurveda setups for years now, and the notice was just to explain that it is legitimate-The President of the Central Council of Indian Medic
The founder of Vasan eye care passed away due to cardiac arrest
Dr. Arun, 51-years-old the founder of Vasan eye care, died of a cardiac arrest on 23rd November, Monday. Dr. Arun was the pioneer in building up one of the largest Eye care branches in India. The body has been sent for a post-mortem to ascertain the cause of death. He was taken to Chennai's' Kauvery hospitals where the emergency doctors informed the patient as 'brought dead'.
Delhi's air quality 'poor', can worsen to 'very poor' in 2 days: SAFAR
Air quality in Delhi stayed in "poor" classification on Monday morning with the air quality list (AQI) perusing of 279 at 6 am. As indicated by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), Delhi's air quality may decay to "exceptionally poor" throughout the following two days by diminished ventilation and moderate scattering of toxins in the air.
A 20% increase in respiratory-related queries in the last one month: Practo
Respiratory health-related inquiries in urban areas like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata have gone up by 20% in the last 2 months, online medical care portal, Practo expressed. Most inquiries spin around breathing issues, dust hypersensitivity, asthma, & respiratory problems, it added. "It has become important in the pandemic to consult doctors for even slight discomfort, an ENT specialist s
How to know if your child has special needs
Many kids with special needs are quite evident and visible immediately. Well, but there are many types of special needs. Kids with visual impairment, ADHD is easily diagnosed, but learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and even autism might take a little longer to detect at first. What are the primary signs? Read the article to know more about your child's special needs.
Recent breakthroughs on Covid-19 vaccines offer a ray of hope: UN chief Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said that "the ongoing discoveries on COVID-19 vaccines offer a beam of expectation." He added that the Covid vaccines ought to be made available and reasonable to everybody, wherever on the planet. "This isn't a 'do-acceptable' work out. It is the best way to bring the pandemic to an abrupt halt," he further said.
How to eliminate the risk of inherited disorders in your child
Having a child Is the biggest blessing one ever wishes for. However, many parents suffer through unwanted psychological distress as a result of an unhealthy child. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a gamechanger in detecting genetic disorders like thalassemia, & Sickle cell anemia at the embryonic stage and helps the parents to continue with their dream to have a healthy child.
