Dr. Gunda Srinivas, Consultant, Paediatrics Emergency and Paediatrics, Aster RV Hospital. Hospitals can be overwhelming for anyone but for children, they can feel downright frightening. From sudden emergencies to extended hospital stays, the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and routines can cause anxiety, confusion, and even trauma. That’s where Child Life Specialists come in. These compassionate professionals […]
Supporting Young Hearts: How Child Life Services Help Children in Hospitals
Dr. Gunda Srinivas, Consultant, Paediatrics Emergency and Paediatrics, Aster RV Hospital Hospitals can be overwhelming for anyone but for children, they can feel downright frightening. From sudden emergencies to extended hospital stays, the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and routines can cause anxiety, confusion, and even trauma. That’s where Child Life Specialists come in. These compassionate professionals […]
How Do Hospitals Tackle Superbugs?
Dr Sanchita Mitra Consultant Microbiologist, L V Prasad Eye Institute Superbugs – microbes like bacteria, fungi, virus, or any parasite resistant to all commercially available antimicrobials–are on the rise, while the number of new and promising drugs in the pipeline to tackle them are underwhelming. Bacteria are some of the most common superbugs, thanks to […]