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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
Acute Encephalitis Syndrome - Know More!
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Clinically, a case of AES is defined as a person of any age, at any time of year with the acute onset of fever and a change in mental status (including symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, coma, or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures (excluding simple febrile seizures). Most Common cause of AES is Japanese encephalitis and toxic encephalopathy.
There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more
There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more
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The consumption of unripe litchis (lychees) is said to be responsible for the death of 48 children in Muzaffarpur, which is one of the leading districts producing litchi in Bihar. These children consumed litchi on an empty stomach. The authorities concluded that litchi consumption can be directly related to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome AES.
As per the officials, Eating unripe litchis on an empty stomach may be the reason for outbreaks of high fever followed by disorientation and seizure...more
As per the officials, Eating unripe litchis on an empty stomach may be the reason for outbreaks of high fever followed by disorientation and seizure...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cyclone 'Titli', which has has been categorised as a 'very severe cyclonic storm', hit the coastal Odisha region at a daunting speed of 140-150 kmph. The cyclone has already caused a lot of destruction in the region and the government has deployed NDRF teams to carry out rescue operations.
Titli, which means 'Butterfly' in English, has uprooted many trees and electricity poles but fortunately has yet not caused any casualties. India Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone wi...more
Titli, which means 'Butterfly' in English, has uprooted many trees and electricity poles but fortunately has yet not caused any casualties. India Meteorological Department has said that the cyclone wi...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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The relationship between intelligence and brain size, both among people and between various species, has never been precisely well defined. People often believe that their outstanding psychological capacities must mean that they are superior to all animals as far as brain size is concerned. However, it is not true since whales and elephants have much bigger brains than humans and humans have the same brain-to-body mass proportion as mice do.
Here are a number of ways by which the brain ...more
Here are a number of ways by which the brain ...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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The relationship between intelligence and brain size, both among people and between various species, has never been precisely well defined. People often believe that their outstanding psychological capacities must mean that they are superior to all animals as far as brain size is concerned. However, it is not true since whales and elephants have much bigger brains than humans and humans have the same brain-to-body mass proportion as mice do.
Here are a number of ways by which the brain...more
Here are a number of ways by which the brain...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Zika virus causes a deadly disease called Zika fever or Zika virus disease that spreads by the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The Zika virus is a member of the virus family FLAVIVIRIDAE and is closely related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. It was isolated in the Zika forest of Uganda in 1947 and is known to be prevalent in continents like Africa and Asia primarily, though it s slowly making headway in the developed world and has spawned the deadly 2015-20...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Headache is a pain in any part of the head, including the scalp, upper neck, face (including the eye area).
A primary headache is caused by problems with or overactivity of pain-sensitive structures in your head. A primary headache isn't a symptom of an underlying disease.
What are the causes and triggers?
The three most common causes of a primary headache are:
Cluster headache
Tension-type headache
Migraine
Some primary headaches can be triggered ...more
A primary headache is caused by problems with or overactivity of pain-sensitive structures in your head. A primary headache isn't a symptom of an underlying disease.
What are the causes and triggers?
The three most common causes of a primary headache are:
Cluster headache
Tension-type headache
Migraine
Some primary headaches can be triggered ...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Hanish gupta
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Mbbs, dnb (general medicine)
19 years experience 500 - 700 at clinic
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Dr. Hanish gupta is a general practitioner and an expert in internal medicine. He has helped many people with typhoid and diarrhoea. He has a strong reputation as a doctor who is knowledgeable and good at what he does. His patients trust him to deliver the highest quality care...more
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Mosquitoes are the most dangerous blood-sucking insects which can cause diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, yellow fever, Zika virus and many more. In fact, mosquitoes are not only dangerous to humans but also to other creatures like birds and animals.
There are several methods that try to prevent or avoid mosquito bites. Apart from that, some natural mosquito repellents are also very effective. Let us look into some of the most effective natural mosquito repellents and s...more
There are several methods that try to prevent or avoid mosquito bites. Apart from that, some natural mosquito repellents are also very effective. Let us look into some of the most effective natural mosquito repellents and s...more
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1. Dr. Subhash tiwari
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Pgd maternal child health, mbbs, general physician, akola
47 years experience 150 at clinic 200 online
He really is in the medical community for his work as a family doctor. As a doctor, he has extensive training and experience in a wide range of areas. After earning his mbbs from government medical college, nagpur in 1975, he completed a postgraduate diplom...more
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Pgd maternal child health, mbbs, general physician, akola
47 years experience 150 at clinic 200 online
He really is in the medical community for his work as a family doctor. As a doctor, he has extensive training and experience in a wide range of areas. After earning his mbbs from government medical college, nagpur in 1975, he completed a postgraduate diplom...more
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Dr. K. K. Reddy
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Mbbs diploma in tuberculosis and chest diseases dtcd
27 years experience - 350 at clinic
He has significant medical knowledge in pulmonology and is well recognised as a leading medical expert. A name like his would be hard to forget. Professionalism was refined during his 1995 graduation from the mbbs at osmania medical college in hyderabad, from which he received high honours.
A la...more
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Mbbs diploma in tuberculosis and chest diseases dtcd
27 years experience - 350 at clinic
He has significant medical knowledge in pulmonology and is well recognised as a leading medical expert. A name like his would be hard to forget. Professionalism was refined during his 1995 graduation from the mbbs at osmania medical college in hyderabad, from which he received high honours.
A la...more
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Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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1 Dr. Chanchal gadodiya
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M. B. B. S, ms, d. N. B, fellowship in paediatric opth & strabismology
An eye doctor specializing in low vision eyes lasik, and laser eye surgeon, vitreoretinal, cataract, and glaucoma surgeon oculoplasty and cornea transplant surgeon a pediatric strabismus specialist with a master of science from b y l nair hospital in mumbai and a bachelor of medicine and...more
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M. B. B. S, ms, d. N. B, fellowship in paediatric opth & strabismology
An eye doctor specializing in low vision eyes lasik, and laser eye surgeon, vitreoretinal, cataract, and glaucoma surgeon oculoplasty and cornea transplant surgeon a pediatric strabismus specialist with a master of science from b y l nair hospital in mumbai and a bachelor of medicine and...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Madhavi Pudi
D.N.B. (Dermatology), M.B.B.S., Diploma in Trichology-Cosmetology
11 Years of Experience 300 - 500 at the 500 online
Dr . Madhavi Pudi is a well-known dermatologist in Hyderabad. She has an M.B.B.S., a D.N.D. in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, and certificates in Trichology and Cosmetology from the Hair Research Society of India (H.R.S.I.), the C.S.I., the A.C.S.I., and the A.A.D.
In addition, she took home the top prize at the Rao Bahadur M...more
D.N.B. (Dermatology), M.B.B.S., Diploma in Trichology-Cosmetology
11 Years of Experience 300 - 500 at the 500 online
Dr . Madhavi Pudi is a well-known dermatologist in Hyderabad. She has an M.B.B.S., a D.N.D. in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, and certificates in Trichology and Cosmetology from the Hair Research Society of India (H.R.S.I.), the C.S.I., the A.C.S.I., and the A.A.D.
In addition, she took home the top prize at the Rao Bahadur M...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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Tuberculosis can be categorized as an infectious disease which can turn out to be very dangerous if not checked or taken care of properly in time. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease which spreads through a bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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This disease is generally developed and observed in people who are undernourished and do not have a balanced diet. Now, there is a substance to combat tuberculosis as found by researchers which is named as lactone ez120, this i...more
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This disease is generally developed and observed in people who are undernourished and do not have a balanced diet. Now, there is a substance to combat tuberculosis as found by researchers which is named as lactone ez120, this i...more
Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Leprosy, also known as Hansen s Disease is considered to be one of the contagious diseases present in the world. It may be also considered one of the neurological diseases that affect primarily peripheral nerves. Leprosy is also the kind of disease that not only affects the skin of the body but all the other organs in the body(except Ovaries in females). All throughout the history disease like Leprosy are always looked with fear and often misunderstood by people. Even it is diagnosed and treated...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
What is Leprosy?
Leprosy is also known as Hansen s disease. It is a chronic dermatological disorder caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Leprae. The peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract are affected by the bacteria. Leprosy starts with the appearance of scaly skin lesions. If not treated in the primary stage, it can progress rapidly and cause permanent damage to the skin. It can damage the eyes, nerves and limbs. Leprosy can be moderately contagious, therefore it is ne...more
Leprosy is also known as Hansen s disease. It is a chronic dermatological disorder caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Leprae. The peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract are affected by the bacteria. Leprosy starts with the appearance of scaly skin lesions. If not treated in the primary stage, it can progress rapidly and cause permanent damage to the skin. It can damage the eyes, nerves and limbs. Leprosy can be moderately contagious, therefore it is ne...more
Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
The symptoms of leprosy are hard to identify at the initial stages. It usually takes 3 5 years for the symptoms to appear on the body, after getting infected by the bacteria of leprosy. In some cases reported by the medical anthropologists, onset followed only after 20 years. Leprosy thus has a long incubation period which makes it difficult for the patient as well as the doctor to determine the exact time when the person got infected.
According to the US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and...more
According to the US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and...more
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