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M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil.
Reporter, Writer and Quality Control Overseer for Medindia. Also teaches at the Institute of Distance Education (IDE), University of Madras.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or Respiratory insufficiency
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia or chronic lung disease of infancy is seen in premature and low birth weight infants. It results from lung and airway damage caused by prolonged oxygen therapy and ventilator support in these babies.
Mesenteric Ischemia
Mesenteric ischemia occurs when blood supply to the bowel is reduced due to blocked abdominal blood vessels. It can be acute onset or chronic, developing over a period of time.
Sepsis Deaths Can Be Easily Prevented - World Sepsis Day
World sepsis day (WSD) is observed on the 13th September to raise awareness about sepsis which is the leading cause of death due to infection and can be easily prevented by early diagnosis and treatment.
Eye Allergies / Ocular Allergies
Eye allergy or allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the eyes come in contact with any substance that stimulates the immune system causing watery, red eyes with itchy sensation. It can usually be treated with eye drops
Test Your Knowledge on Glomerulonephritis - Kidney Disease
Glomerulonephritis refers to injury and inflammation to the glomeruli found in the kidney and can cause acute or chronic kidney disease. Take this quiz to see how much you know about glomerulonephritis.
