Oct 29, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS, orthopedics |
World Hypophosphatasia Day aims to spread awareness for a rare progressive metabolic bone disease. Hypophosphatasia is an inherited disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. This condition disrupts a process called mineralization, in which minerals...
Oct 28, 2022 | Neurology, NEWS & EVENTS |
World Stroke Day raises awareness of the warning signs and appropriate response to stroke and reducing delay in seeking emergency medical care. An ischemic stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from...
Oct 26, 2022 | Neurology, NEWS & EVENTS |
The stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms. Stroke patients may not be eligible for these if they don’t arrive at the hospital in time. If you think someone may be having a...
Oct 22, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
International Stuttering Awareness Day creates awareness about the speech disorder known as stuttering or stammering. Stuttering refers to disruptions in the fluency of speech. Its symptoms include involuntary repetition of words and temporary inability or difficulty...
Oct 21, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
World Iodine Deficiency Day celebrated on October 21, spreads awareness for the role that iodine has in the health of the human body. The day raises public awareness of the critical function iodine plays in human health. Iodine is a micronutrient that is required for...
Oct 19, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS, orthopedics |
World Osteoporosis Day aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority by reaching out to health professionals, policy makers and public at large.