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HAVING EPILEPSY: DREAMS MAY CHANGE, DON’T LET THEM DIE
Dr Rekha Mittal, Pediatric Neurologist, Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital, New Delhi It was December of 2001, and I was posted in Army Hospital, Research and Referral in Delhi. Just as I was seeing my last patient, on a Saturday afternoon, the Receptio
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Clubfoot: About the Deformity, Prevention and Treatment
"World Clubfoot Day, which takes place annually on June 3rd, is a special time of celebration for families with children having clubfeet. The date was chosen to commemorate the birthdate of Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, (1914-2009), the developer of the Ponseti Method to treat clubfoot
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Rewriting the Script for Parents of Children with Autism
Diagnosis of autism in children can come as a hard blow, but with timely interventions, you can help your child through the condition in a systematic way. This Autism Awareness Day (2nd of April) we rewrite the script for parents of children with autism.
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World Oral Health Day: 5 Things you’re Probably Doing Wrong with Your Child’s Dental Care Routine
Dental care for children is important, but for parents, setting a consistent routine can be worthy of a gold medal. If you've been struggling, here are some things you may be doing wrong Getting your child to follow a thorough and consistent dental routi
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Common Home Injuries Among Kids
HOME:THE MOST VULNERABLE PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO GET INJURED. It would come as a surprise to anyone that one's home, considered a safe place for children compared to the roads and playgrounds, is the most common place where several minor and sometimes major
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Intussusception
Intussusception is a common condition with a dramatic but characteristic presentation. The acute onset of colicky abdominal pain and inconsolable crying in a hitherto thriving and playful infant can be extremely distressing for the parents and other caregiv
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How to Create a Happy Environment For a Child Battling Cancer
Cancer can be a hostile intruder in a child’s life, robbing them of normal childhood experiences. And yet, in the face of treatments, hospital stays and school sabbaticals, you can hold a candle to celebrating the little moments, uplifting your child and
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Epilepsy in Children: Diagnosis & Treatment
Epilepsy and its treatment in children Children with epilepsy have repeated seizures. Epilepsy is a physical disease and not a mental illness. Many children with epilepsy have normal intelligence and can attend regular s
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work: How to Prepare for Life after Lockdown
Here are some ways India Inc - and you - can prepare for the new normal From the global healthcare revolution to India Inc's workplace evolution, the coronavirus has cast a much-needed spotlight on the conventional ways of the world.
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