Kwashiorkor: Causes, Complications & Prevention Strategies
What is Kwashiorkar?
Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition linked with severe protein deficiency. It causes fluid retention, leading to a visibly distended and protruded...
Crigler Najjar Syndrome: Understanding a Rare Condition
Crigler Najjar syndrome is an inherited disorder in which genetic abnormality causes a poor function of enzymes involved in bilirubin processing, and it leads...
ARFID: How does it differ from other restrictive eating disorders?
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is among the common eating disorders in teenagers. A study suggestsNicely TA, Lane-Loney S, Masciulli E, Hollenbeak CS, Ornstein...
Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Understanding Causes & Prevention
What is Congenital Rubella Syndrome?
Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) is a viral disease resulting from primary maternal infection in newborns. It occurs when a...
Is Roseola Contagious? – An Infection that Affects Children Once in their Lifetime
Overview
Roseola, also known as Roseola Infantum or Sixth Disease, is a fairly common infectious disease that affects newborns and toddlers. A study also suggests...
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic problem that affects the lungs, mostly developed after birth. The term 'bronchopulmonary' is related to the lungs, while 'dysplasia'...
