Himabindu Venkatakrishnan's Profile
B.Sc
Her expertise is in the area of speech and hearing and she also holds a certificate in Medical Transcription. She is an activist against 'heavy school bags' that can cause damage to the "backs" of young kids in India.
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Ankle Pain Symptom Evaluation
Reasons for ankle pain range from ankle sprain to kidney failure. Ankle bones bear the weight of the body and ankle pain while running can be a sign of injury to any part of ankle joint.
Ultrasound During Pregnancy
Ultrasound during pregnancy is a non-invasive procedure and is an integral part of the fetal monitoring during the pregnancy.
Language Areas in The Brain
The mechanism of how human brain processes the language to express and comprehend the verbal, written, gestures and symbols is still a mystery.
Occupational Hearing Loss
Noise-Induced hearing loss is one of the major avoidable causes of hearing loss and is also one of the major occupational hazards.
Getting the Right Hearing Aid for Adults
Hearing aid fitting is done by a qualified audiologist after measuring various parameters and extent of hearing loss. It is a process unique to every individual with hearing loss, and also involves counseling about getting adjusted to the hearing aid.