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The Fetus and the Neonatal Infant…

Umbilical Granuloma

12 May 20227 May 2022

Umbilical granuloma is a soft, moist, pink, usually pedunculated, friable lesion of granulation tissue that varies in size from 3 to 10 mm in length. Granuloma formation is more likely…

Screening, Anticipatory Guidance and Counseling

Computer Vision Syndrome or Digital Eye Strain

1 May 202229 Apr 2022

The symptoms associated with excess or inappropriate screen use are referred to as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) or Digital Eye Strain. Most common symptoms observed are eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, dry eyes,…

Chronic Cough…

Otogenic Cough

28 Apr 202226 Apr 2022

A rare cause of chronic cough in children is reflex cough due to the otogenic reflex. In a minority of individuals, the external ear is innervated by a branch of…

Diseases of the Blood…

Timing of G6PD Assay

Previous post - Neonatal Jaundice & G6PD deficiency G6PD diagnosis deficiency testing is based on direct measurements of G6PD activity in a population of RBCs. In the setting of an…

Diseases of the Blood…

Neonatal Jaundice and G6PD Deficiency

21 Apr 202224 Apr 2022

Previous post - G6PD Deficiency Anemia and jaundice are often first noted in the newborn period in individuals with severe G6PD deficiency (Class I variants). The degree of jaundice is…

Diseases of the Blood…

G6PD DEFICIENCY

17 Apr 202224 Apr 2022

G6PD deficiency is an X-linked disorder. The presence of anemia will vary depending on the severity of deficiency in the affected cells. WHO classified it according to the magnitude of the enzyme deficiency and…

Motion Sickness…

Pharmacological options for a Motion Sickness

14 Apr 202212 Apr 2022

Previous Post: Non Pharmacological interventions for a Motion Sickness ANTIHISTAMINES – They are the most frequently used and widely available medications for motion sickness; non-sedating ones appear to be less effective. None…

Motion Sickness…

Nonpharmacologic interventions for Motion Sickness

10 Apr 20228 Apr 2022

Previous Post Clinical Manifestations of Motions Sickness Following Non- Pharmacological Measures can help Prevention or treat motion sickness: Optimizing position to reduce motion or motion perception—Selecting seats where swinging or…

Motion Sickness…

Clinical Manifestations of Motion Sickness

7 Apr 20225 Apr 2022

Previous Post - What is Motion Sickness Besides Nausea or Vomiting/Retching, which are more often reported by patients, other symptoms exhibited are: SweatingCold sweatsExcessive salivationApathyHyperventilationIncreased sensitivity to odoursLoss of appetiteHeadacheDrowsinessWarm sensationGeneral discomfort…

Motion Sickness…

What is Motion Sickness

3 Apr 20221 Apr 2022

Motion sickness is the term attributed to physiologic responses to travel by sea, car, train, air and virtual reality immersion. Anyone with a functional vestibular system can develop motion sickness…