Nov 17, 2022 | Neurology, NEWS & EVENTS |
National Epilepsy Day is observed to create awareness about epilepsy, a chronic disorder of brain characterized by recurrent ‘seizures’ or ‘fits’ Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or...
Nov 17, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS, Pulmonology |
World COPD Day is observed on November 16th every year. The theme for the year 2022 is “Your Lungs For Life.” The day aims to create awareness about the condition and ways to reduce the burden of COPD worldwide. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
Nov 14, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Children’s Day is celebrated across India to raise awareness about the rights, education, and welfare of children. It is celebrated on 14 November every year on the birthday of the First Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known to have...
Nov 14, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney...
Nov 12, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS, Pulmonology |
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and...
Nov 10, 2022 | NEWS & EVENTS |
Immunization is a world health and development success word, saving millions of lives each year. Vaccines reduce the risk of getting the disease by triggering the body’s natural defenses to build protection. The immune system responds when we get a vaccine shot....
