Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive neurological disorder that affects the motor system of the child. The motor system controls the movement, muscle tone, motor skills and the fluidity of the movement of the entire body. As the name implies the non-progressive disorder doesn’t make any further injury to
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Look at the Heels on your Shoes
You may not think about your feet that often, way down there at the ends of your legs, but they're an essential part of almost everything you do. Whether walking, running, exercising, or just standing, having feet that are comfortable and well-cared for (rather than aching or in
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Dengue Fever Alert!
Suspect dengue when a high fever (40°C/ 104°F) is accompanied by two of the following symptoms: Severe headache Pain behind the eyes Nausea, Vomiting Swollen glands Muscle and joint pains Rash Severe dengue is a potentially deadly complication due to plasma leaking, fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, severe bleeding,
The Role of the Anaesthesiologist — from Surgical Anaesthesia to Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine
Care of the Surgical Patient The anaesthesiologist is the perioperative physician (“peri-” meaning “all-around”) providing medical care to each patient through his or her surgical experience. This includes medically evaluating the patient before surgery (preoperative), consulting with the surgical team, providing pain control and supporting life functions during
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Dental Implants
Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They act as an anchor for a replacement tooth or crown or a set of replacement teeth. Implant patients are of all ages and implants may be the right choice for anyone missing one or more teeth due
Monday, 21 May 2012
Concurrent Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions: What Is Concurrent Disorder? Alcohol, Substances or process Addictions’ (gambling, internet, texting, video games, pornography, etc) co-occurring with any one or many of the mental, emotional or psychiatric illnesses is called Concurrent disorders. Who is a Patient Suffering from Concurrent Disorder? A person addicted to
Monday, 14 May 2012
PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is an anxiety disorder- triggered by a traumatic experience. It could be - an interpersonal event like physical or sexual assault, exposure to disaster, accidents, combat or witnessing a traumatic event. It can occur at any age following the traumatic experience. To be diagnosed with PTSD: the
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Bereavement - how do we help?
Bereavement refers to the period of mourning and grief following the death of a beloved person or animal “He was here yesterday - we had so much fun. He was here in the morning, and we were playing and laughing--- I just got a call that my friend was
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Ergonomics for IT Professionals
Computers have become the essential component in the modern world and health deconditioning occurs simultaneously with the modernization. People in the software profession and students used to spend most of the time in the computer and in the internet. Prolonged postures, coupled with high levels of concentration and
Interventional Cardiology at Kauvery Hospital - ASD and PDA Closure
A 30 yrs old lady from Tiruchirappalli has been suffering from PDA (PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS) a congenital cardiac defect, for 30 years. It is a condition where the abnormal flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery is causing a mixture of oxygenated blood with deoxygenated blood. She is
Thursday, 3 May 2012
3D Imaging of Upper Respiratory Tract
MDCT with volume acquisition enables the 3D reconstruction of complex anatomical regions such as the upper respiratory tract. With this, we can visualise the paranasal sinuses, the nasopharynx, velopharynx, oropharynx and larynx to great detail. For example, in patients with nasopharyngeal lesions, the amount of airway narrowing can
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS)
The BPS system is a standardized system for the fabrication of high quality removable / complete dentures. It outstandingly fulfills the functional and aesthetic demands of patients. Unmatched Quality and Comfort = Biofunctional Prosthetic System Comfort: reduced irritation to the gums Strength: extremely dense material reduces the chance of breakage
Friday, 27 April 2012
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound therapy is given for soft tissue injury to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain. Used as an adjunct to the primary care in the acute stage. In the chronic state, helps in the elongation and remodeling of the tissues. Non- thermal effect used during acute stage helps reducing
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Interventional Radiology Management of Hemoptysis (Coughing up blood)
Massive hemoptysis (coughing up blood) is a life threatening condition with a mortality rate of 50 to 85 percent with conservative management. embolization. Asphyxiation and less commonly exsanguination are the usual causes of death. Aggressive management is required to manage these emergencies. Surgical resection of the causative lesion is the
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy rehabilitates patients with neurological disorders to improve their functional capabilities and independence thus improves their Quality of life. Neurological conditions which involve brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles can be treated with specific treatment strategies and special techniques. Treatment includes both adult and pediatric management.
Monday, 23 April 2012
Suicide - Are we listening to our loved ones
Suicide: a word which most of us fears, and wants to avoid-hearing or discuss about!!! Webster dictionary defines Suicide as “the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally especially by a person of years of discretion and of sound mind”. In the recent
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