Acne is a prevalent skin condition where hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, it leads to the formation of various types of blemishes, such as pimples, blackheads and cysts. While it is most associated with teenagers, people of all ages can...
Your Guide to Staying Safe and Healthy During Typhoid Season
UNDERSTANDING TYPHOID IN BANGALORE: PREVALENCE, VACCINATION, AND PREVENTION Typhoid fever remains a significant health challenge in urban centres like Bangalore, especially during the monsoon season. With the rise of drug-resistant strains and the high incidence of...
Common Health Concerns for Children and How to Prevent Them
During summer, certain illnesses and health difficulties may become more common among children due to increased outdoor activities, insect bites, and weather changes. Here are some common summer-related health concerns for children:Common Summer Illnesses in Children...
Daily Skincare Routine
Healthy Skin does not appear overnight. If you wish to have a clear, glowing complexion, you must determine which treatment is best for your kind of Skin. A skincare routine may be started at any age. The earlier you begin, the better. Regular skin care practice is...
The Viral Dilemmas: Decoding the World of Infections
Post the covid pandemic, we have witnessed an onslaught of viruses over the past 4 months. The reason for this upsurge in cases is not very clear but it could be attributed to waning immunity. Additionally, our bodies were not exposed to these viruses during COVID...
CT Scan Diaries: Refracture of clavicle and implant
A 42-year-old male was referred for plain CT Scan scan of the shoulder (left clavicle) to the radiology department with complaints of pain over his left clavicle following a recent fall from bike. He gave history of surgical repair for the same side clavicular...
Guidelines for Physical Activity in Children with Heart Diseases
The National Guidelines for Physical Activity among Children with Heart Diseases authored by Senior Paediatric Cardiologists from RxDx Healthcare, Dr Sejal Shah and Dr Sunita Maheshwari.
Shah SS, Mohanty S, Karande T, Maheshwari S, Kulkarni S, Saxena A. Guidelines for physical activity in children with heart disease. Ann Pediatr Card 2022;15:467-88
Ancient Indian Practices and Infertility
The prevalence of infertility in India is 15% which means that one out of every six couples has to deal with it. There has been a 50% increase in various fertility issues in the last decade. What Might Be The Reason For It? We are moving away from nature. As simple as...
Fatty Liver Facts
The human liver is essential to the state of living. The chemical compounds like enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin are produced by this complex organ which enable our body to fight infections, regulate blood sugar levels, remove toxic substances from the body, control...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS or PCOD PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders that affect women. The numbers may go up to lakhs of women across the globe. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD) are two terms often used...