WHAT IS HYPERPIGMENTATION Hyperpigmentation is a term that means more pigmentation, that is darker areas or patches of skin as compared to the rest of the skin of a particular individual. Hyperpigmentation is not dark skin color per se, and those with darker skin tones are not said to be hyperpigmented! The term hyperpigmentation (also
Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries are now performed commonly., so let us understand more about it. ABOUT HIP AND KNEE JOINTS Hip joints and knee joints are the two most important weight-bearing joints of the body. They are the strong pillars responsible for maintaining proper posture of the body. The hip and knee joints are
COVID IMPACT ON FAMILIES AND CHILDREN Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has unfolded a tsunami of challenges for mankind for the past 18 months, significant among these being the psychosocial impact on children. Despite this, it has triggered a global collaboration to control the pandemic, and transformed every individual by influencing family dynamics. Social impact A
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary tract more commonly the urethra (urethritis) and the bladder (cystitis). When these are affected, it is called lower UTI. Involvement of the ureter (ureteritis) and kidney (nephritis), also called upper UTI, is less common but can be more serious. Nephritis is classified according to the
Carditis refers to the inflammation of one or more layers of the heart. It includes Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Endocarditis and Pancarditis. The heart has 3 layers- Pericardium: This is the outer protective layer. It is bi-layered with pericardial fluid in between that helps smooth movement during heartbeat/pumping by reducing friction, and has a cushioning effect. Myocardium: