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Children with Determination – Under COVID-19
We were moving quite aggressively on the path of progress and development, moving up on the ladder, seldom looked behind. To be honest, we were never concerned about what could happen or that things could change, and therefore were never ready for a crisis of this magnitude as we thought we were technologically too advanced. […]
Evidence based diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasing with alarming speed. It was only in 1908 when the word autism was used to describe a subset of schizophrenic patients who were especially withdrawn and self-absorbed. After 35 years Leo Kanner (1943) in his paper reported of only 11 children with Early Infantile Autism as he preferred to call. And then a […]
Children and Internet Surfing!!
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 […]
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 […]