Child Care
What is neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) of newborn?
Verified by Dr. Ashok Gawdi, Consultant Pediatrics & Neonatology, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is a serious lung condition that affects newborn babies. The incidence is higher in extreme premature babies and decreases as gestational age nears full term. It is caused by a lack of surfactant, a substance that helps
Should parents have their children vaccinated? Why, or why not? What are the arguments in favor of vaccination?
Verified by Dr. Sandeep Sawant, Sr. Consultant, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai. Yes, parents should have their children vaccinated. Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect children from serious infectious diseases. Vaccines work by exposing the body to a weakened or inactive form of a virus or bacteria, which helps the
Antimicrobial resistance in children: A global health threat
Verified by Dr. Dhanya Dharmapalan, Consultant-Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai & National Coordinator of Apollo Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms (germs) to withstand the effects of antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antimalarials. This means that microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, can
Use of neurological electrophysiology in children
Verified by: Dr. Shekhar Patil, Consultant, Adult & Pediatric Neurology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Electrophysiology is a branch of physiology that deals with the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues. In medicine, electrophysiology refers to the use of various techniques to measure the electrical activity of the body’s cells, particularly those in the heart,
What are Congenital Heart Diseases?
Verified by: Dr. Bhushan Chavan, Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai Heart disease in infants and children is not a rare entity. There are approximately 2.4L children diagnosed with congenital heart disease every year in India. Most of us will question as to why and how do children suffer from a heart disease? What
Which treatment therapies are important for a Down’s Syndrome child?
Down’s Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in every 700 births. It occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21 in a person’s DNA. This extra chromosome results in intellectual disabilities, as well as physical and behavioural challenges. Although there is no cure for Down’s Syndrome, various treatment therapies can
Recognising hearing problems in babies and children – A guide for new parents
1 in 4 people including children are projected to have hearing difficulties by 2050. Yes, you read it right. In India, there are approximately 5-6 infants and children with hearing issues which may increase in huge numbers in the coming years. This may be due to developmental issues during foetal growth (when the baby is