By Dr.Manvir Bhatia ! Ananya !17th July 2023 Our system is working continuously to supply nutrients and energy to all parts of the body. To consistently function well, the body needs rest and time to regenerate itself. It does this by sleeping. Thus, sleep is an indispensable part of our life. However, we often prioritize…
by Dr.Manvir Bhatia/ Ananya-24th June 2023 What is inflammation? Inflammation is a very natural way in which the body protects itself from any sort of harm. There are two types of inflammation: chronic and acute. The acute type happens when we are hurt badly or get cut. This is the time our immune system sends…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia/Ananya, Dated-1st June 2023 Toxic neuropathy is a condition in which toxic substances damage the nerves. It is a form of peripheral neuropathy. Thus, the nerves going to our hands and legs go are affected. Common causes for toxicity are : It is very important to know the cause of the neuropathy to…
What is Glaucoma? Internally, our eye is like a ball. The cavity inside is filled with fluid called vitreous humour. Outside the lens, there is a small cavity called the anterior chamber. This chamber is filled with another fluid called aqueous humour. Our eye continuously produces aqueous humour. This fluid supplies the eye with all…
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is typically characterized by shortness of breath while sleeping. This is due to the narrowed or closed airway so much so that an individual wakes up due to breathlessness. This is the main symptom of OSA along with others like loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, frequent awakenings during the night, etc….
11th April 2023, Dr.Manvir Bhatia, Ananya Trigeminal neuralgia(TN) is a condition that causes intense pain in one side of the face such that it can disrupt normal activities. It is also known as tic douloureaux. This intense electric shock-like pain is caused mostly by the neurovascular compression of the trigeminal nerve. It is more common…
The inability to achieve a successful pregnancy after twelve months or more of timed, unprotected and appropriate intercourse or by therapeutic insemination by a donor is defined as infertility. It is also dependent on the age, medical history, and various treatment measures that a person must have gone through in life. It affects about 15%…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia, Ananya, March 14th 2023 Sleep is a restorative process for the body. It is a simple phenomenon with numerous processes taking place which include restoration of the nervous, muscular, skeletal, and immune systems, memory consolidation, and clearance of brain metabolites. Despite its importance, sleep deprivation is very common, especially among employed individuals….
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya-17th Feb 2023, Health and Sleep Obstructive Sleep Apnoea(OSA) is a condition characterized by frequent, loud snoring, periods of breathlessness during sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Obesity and craniofacial structures are major contributors to it. It affects around 1-4% of the general population and about 25-30% of obese individuals. Nonalcoholic fatty…
Nocturia is a condition characterized by waking up from sleep more than twice or more to empty the urinary bladder. It is a key feature of lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS). Although it has very little effect on the general health conditions of some people, it has serious negative impacts on sleep quality and Health-related quality…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Varsha Lohia, 14/12/2022 DOWN SYNDROME It is a genetic disorder caused by when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome no 21. It is also known as trisomy 21 and the baby is born with an extra chromosome no 21. This extra chromosome causes…
LATEST ADVANCES By Dr. Manvir Bhatia and Ms. Garima Sharma INTRODUCTION We hated to sleep in childhood and now we just want to lie down on the bed for just even as little as 5 minutes. We consider sleep as a reward. What if this reward turns into a curse? Some people have excessive daytime…
10th Aug 2022 by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya The world has evolved into a 24-hour society. We are always in need of goods and services. For example, hospitals, police stations, transport services, defense services, fire stations, etc are needed to operate all the time. With the rise of globalization, trade with foreign countries has increased….
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Ananya Epilepsy and Pregnancy Epilepsy is a neurological disorder. It affects the central nervous system (CNS) causing abnormal activity in the brain leading to seizures and loss of behavior sometimes. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder affecting 50 million people globally and over one million women of childbearing age….
