Gone are the days, when families used to wait for a fixed and very limited time of TV transmission programmes. International phone calls were for a much reduced duration with a high cost. Type writers were used for script writing. No access to computer technology and to book holidays online. Things, however, have changed tremendously […]
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Eating Disorder
We all eat to nourish our body and to survive. And this habit of eating is so deeply engrained in humans. More specifically, in developed cultures we rarely take slightest of notice of it, and continue to eat as per schedule or even at times when we are not feeling hungry. Eating is also a […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ADHD – The FAQs
Understanding is the key to deal effectively with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ADHD.
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic resonance imaging is another way to take clear pictures of the heart and surrounding blood vessels and measure heart function. The MRI uses painless magnet waves to evaluate the heart and the blood vessels connected to the heart and lungs. Often a small IV will need to be placed in […]
Congenital Heart Defects: Diagnostic Evaluation
Congenital heart defects are often, but not always, diagnosed in infancy. Some may be diagnosed before birth, and many may not be detected until much later in childhood or even in adulthood. If the heart problem is significant, your child’s pediatrician or family physician will likely refer your child to a pediatric cardiologist. Pediatric cardiologists […]
The Normal Heart and How It Works
The normal heart is a strong, hard-working pump made of muscle tissue. It’s about the size of a person’s fist. The heart has four chambers. The upper two chambers are the atria, and the lower two are the ventricles (Figure A). The chambers are separated by a wall of tissue called the septum. Blood is […]