Dr. Sameeta Mercy Prabhu, Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital When we think of stroke, we usually imagine it affecting older adults — but children, even newborns, can have strokes too. Paediatric stroke affects nearly 1 in every 2,000 children, and timely recognition makes all the difference. What Is a Stroke? A stroke occurs […]
Protect Your Vision: Don’t Let Glaucoma Steal Your Sight
Dr. Pradeep Balam, Consultant – Glaucoma, Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad Glaucoma is often at a more advanced stage by the time these symptoms appear, underscoring the “silent nature” of the disease and the importance of eye care. Most people first come in to get checked for glaucoma when they begin to notice subtle changes in […]
Early Signs of Autism in Children
Dr. Ravi Kumar C P, Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore A developmental disorder known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has an impact on a person’s perception and interactions with others. It is typified by difficulties with social interaction, narrow interests, and repeated actions. Even though each kid with ASD presents differently, early […]