https://www.123articleonline.com/rss/author/326651/manipal-hospitalsArticles written by Manipal Hospitals from 123ArticleOnline.comen-usCopyright (c) 123ArticleOnline.com All rights reserved. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270325/abdominal-pain-in-children Abdominal pain in children is the most common complaint. Approximately 33% of the children visit doctors with abdominal pain by the time they complete 15 years of age. Fortunately, most cases of abdominal pain are not serious and can be managed easily. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270843/alzheimers-disease-dementia-what-is-the-difference Dementia is characterized by a progressive, global deterioration in intellect including memory, learning, orientation, language, comprehension, and judgment due to disease of the brain. There is no cure for dementia. Treatment is only to delay or slow the progress of deterioration. AD was named after a scientist Dr. Alois Alzheimer. He reported a case of a woman with memory loss, language problems, and unpredictable behaviour and had changes in her brain tissue. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270690/autism-spectrum-disorder-causes-and-symptoms Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects communication and behaviour. It is known to cause a triad of impairment in imagination, language and social interaction. ASD has a 'spectrum' word in it as there is an array of conditions and symptoms people experience. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270204/blood-cancer-types-causes-and-treatment Blood cancers are the cancers arising from blood cells, they affect the production and function of normal blood cells namely red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood cancers differ from other cancers arising from solid organs in their origin, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270202/breast-cancer-symptoms-risks-and-treatment Breast cancer is the result of the uncontrolled growth of cells in breast tissues. One in 100 cases occurs in males. Breast cancer is increasing in India and unfortunately, 1 in 2 women with breast cancer in India die of the disease. Breast cancer also strikes almost a decade earlier and associated with a poor survival rate in Indian women as compared to their western counterparts. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270859/diabetes-and-neurological-problems Patients with diabetes are prone to neurological Problems. Diabetes can damage even the smallest nerves in the body. As the duration of the disease advances, they are prone to more and more complications. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270323/endoscopy-procedure-in-infant-and-children During endoscopy, the gastroenterologists insert a tube, with light and camera at the tip, to view GIT. When the tube is inserted through the mouth, the process is known as upper endoscopy and when inserted from the rectum, the process is known as lower endoscopy or colonoscopy https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270919/everything-you-must-know-about-periodontal-disease Nowadays, many individuals are found to be victims of several periodontal diseases. These maladies cover simple gum inflammation along with serious conditions which result in major harm to the bone and soft tissue that support the teeth. It can also lead you to lose your teeth. The conditions of gum diseases entirely depend on how you take care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270918/fatty-liver-disease-risk-factors-symptoms-management It is a common myth that the fatty liver which is increasingly seen nowadays on ultrasound scans is harmless. However, the truth is that it is a progressive and life-threatening disease that can lead to serious diseases such as cirrhosis, chronic liver failure, or liver cancer and is also a marker of underlying serious systemic disease. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270846/fetal-development-stages-of-growth Every expecting couple in their journey of pregnancy, go through a myriad of emotions starting with the anxiety/stress in the periconceptional period until the conception is confirmed, followed by the happiness of having a healthy fetus inside her womb on serial scans, ending with the ultimate joy of the first glimpse and cry of the healthy newborn after delivery. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270688/hemophilia-causes-symptoms-and-prevention Hemophilia is a rare inherited condition that affects the blood's ability to clot. People having haemophilia usually experience prolonged bleeding or oozing following an injury, surgery or having a tooth extracted. People with haemophilia lack certain proteins in their blood called clotting factor which play an important role in controlling bleeds. There are two types -Haemophilia A (clotting factor VIII deficiency) and Haemophilia B (factor IX deficiency). https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270255/liver-transplantation-in-children The liver is essential and one of the busiest organs in the human body. It is considered a vital organ for human survival because of its role in various metabolic and synthetic processes. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270921/matchmaking-donors-in-stem-cell-transplants Unlike blood donations, which can be given to the millions and millions of people who share the same blood type, stem cell donors are carefully matched to their recipients on a one-to-one basis. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270687/meningitis-in-india-epidemiology-and-approach-to-management Meningitis refers to inflammation of the membranous covering of the brain called meninges. There are acute and chronic forms of meningitis with varied etiology and constitute a neurological emergency with significant morbidity and mortality. Infectious causes of meningitis along with associated clinical syndromes such as encephalitis represent an important clinical and socioeconomic challenge in developing nations like India. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270247/sarcoma-causes-symptoms-and-treatment Sarcoma is the general term used for a broad group of cancers that affects the bones and soft tissues. Soft tissue sarcomas can affect any tissue that connects, support or protect other organs of the body such as the skin, blood vessels, connective tissues, lining of the joints, muscles and fat. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270923/the-bone-marrow-stem-cells-and-blood-in-health-disease If you've ever seen a skeleton in a movie or a museum, you might presume that bones are just dry, hard, and dead. This couldn't be further from the truth. Hidden inside is the bone marrow - the soft, spongy, squishy jelly that harbors your stem cells. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270848/the-state-of-cancer-in-children-and-the-importance-of-early-diagnosis Childhood is a period of desires, likes, dreams of endless possibilities. For those children diagnosed with cancer, it is a battler for and with life. Children face it with unflinching courage and an acceptance of their circumstances that humbles us. Around 40,000 (0-16 years old) in India are diagnosed with cancer every year. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270205/what-are-the-types-of-immunity Immunity is the body's ability to resist infection, For Simpler understanding, immunity is the protection as a result of any infection or vaccination. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1270106/working-from-home-its-time-you-stand-up-for-your-spine Stress and pressure for a long time on the spine, while sitting in the wrong posture, causes spinal disc ruptures or bulges. This affects the surrounding nerves and sends pain signals traveling to the brain.