The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck which produces two thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4. There is a pituitary gland in the brain which releases Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). This TSH regulates/controls the release of these thyroid hormones. These thyroid hormones are required for metabolism and...
Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders presenting at birth, as well as the most common treatable cause of mental retardation. Before neonatal screening became standard in the United States during the past 40 years, congenital hypothyroidism often went unrecognized in many children. The babies used to be missed because the signs...
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a practice of providing uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn by exclusive breastfeeding and early discharge from hospital. It is a powerful and easy to use method to promote the health and well-being of, Low birth weight (LBW) – infants with birth weight below 2500g, preterm infants – infants...
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is more serious in young children and pregnant women. Fortunately, it is preventable and curable. Let us see how! Is Malaria common? Sadly, it is! According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2017, the estimated 219...
Indeed, vaccines play an essential role in keeping us protected from life-threatening diseases such as- Pneumonia, Meningitis, Liver infections, etc When it comes to vaccination, many questions pop up in one’s mind- · what is it made up of? · Is it safe? · At what age it should be taken? and much more. This...
Down Syndrome Down syndrome (DS), also called Trisomy 21, is a condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome. Chromosomes contain hundreds, or even thousands, of genes. Genes carry the information that determines your traits (features or characteristics passed on to you from your parents). With Down syndrome, the extra chromosome causes...
Protecting your child from diseases gets easier with vaccinations. Doctors from Chaitanya Hospital, which offers vaccination in children Chandigarh, recently talked about the different vaccinations and why these are so important. In simple words, a vaccine contains weakened virus called antigens which don’t cause the disease but triggers the body to produce enough antibodies, which...
Parents often ignore the importance of behavioural health in infants and growing children. Experts from Chaitanya Hospital, which offers on call doctor service in Chandigarh, agree that parents should consult a paediatrician as early as possible. It is important to understand that the behavioural patterns can be reflective of the child’s age and stage of...
IVF, or In vitro fertilization, is one of the best infertility treatments available for couples today. Doctors and infertility experts from Chaitanya Hospital, which happens to be the best IVF centre in Chandigarh, suggests what you can do to ensure a healthy IVF. Don’t delay in seeking medical help. Patients at Chaitanya Hospital get the...
Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful images nature could have ever created. It is the simplest and the most natural thing that a mother can gift to her baby. You can read a book about playing a flute but you won’t really learn how to play it unless you actually do it. Breastfeeding is...
