Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and often debilitating condition. The disease can range from few to multiple asymptomatic to severely painful lesions. HS is often dismissed as “ingrown hair” or a “minor infection” & hence, left untreated and misdiagnosed. Due to the site of lesions (most commonly the axilla, groins, thighs, breast), patients can experience extreme discomfort in doing…

Each year, approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely i.e One out of ten babies is born prematurely. Out of these, 3.5 million babies born in India too suffer from prematurity. Prematurity has become a leading cause of death for babies under the age of five mortality rate. 17th November is observed as World Prematurity Day. A special day to…

IVF is In-Vitro Fertilization, wherein fertilization of egg by a sperm occurs outside the body of woman.  A snapshot of steps in IVF is as follows. Ovaries are stimulated with hormones to produce more eggs Eggs released from ovaries are extracted by laparoscopy Under high power microscope, egg is injected with a good quality sperm from husband Fertilised egg is…

Healthy knees are required to perform most of the everyday activities. If it is getting harder for you to perform daily activities such as walking or if you are experiencing pain while sitting or lying down, you might begin to explore knee replacement as surgical option. This article will help you make an informed decision by knowing disability and benefits…

Diabetic patients are at higher risk of developing eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataract, and glaucoma. These forms of diabetic eye disease affecting retina, macula, lens and optic nerve can lead to vision loss and blindness. Retina is a light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The retina detects light and converts it to signals…

Every woman dreams about cradling a baby in her arms. It is a wish, a longing, a prayer and all of us wait for that beautiful day when we can cuddle our baby. While having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences in this world, inability to conceive causes a heartache that is incomparable. Inability to procreate leads…