Dr. Shivani Shourie's Profile
MBBS, PG-DHA, PG-DMLS, DHI

A post graduate in hospital administration and medico-legal systems, Shivani has experience of both the clinical and non-clinical sides of medicine. She is also an avid blogger and short story writer.
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Cesarean section
In Cesarean section or C-section a surgical operation is performed to deliver the baby from the mother’s womb. It is the commonest operation performed in the USA.

Effects of Consuming Alcohol while Breastfeeding
Is alcohol safe during breastfeeding? The answer and the effects of consumption of alcohol by a lactating mother on her breastfed infant.

Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is an acute lower respiratory infection, which is common among the children under 2 years of age.

Restless Legs Syndrome Patients Respond Better to Placebo Interventions
Placebo effect on efficacy outcomes observed in a significant number of patients of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in a recent review.

Exercise Improves Memory by Promoting Nerve Cell Growth
Cathepsin B, a protein released by muscles during exercise, stimulates brain cell growth and boosts memory.