A close encounter with CMV infection during pregnancy She was distraught when her blood tests confirmed that she had been infected with CMV- the cytomegalovirus. K, a 28-year-old kindergarten teacher and a first-time mum was at her 18 weeks of pregnancy. She had a mild fever and sore throat about 2 weeks ago. There were …
You must have heard someone or the other talk about spinning classes and its benefits, as this has caught on well. If you have wondered what this is, then spinning class is nothing but indoor cycling. This is a fitness regime that is followed by many athletes and professionals. However, before jumping onto the bandwagon, …
Massive bleeding after delivery: Postpartum haemorrhage K,38, would never forget the experience soon after her delivery. She had a massive bleed and had to be resuscitated in the intensive care unit (ICU). This was her third pregnancy. Her two previous pregnancies were normal and the deliveries were smooth and uncomplicated. For this pregnancy, she had mild gestational diabetes …
Most of us make the mistake of confusing yoga with pilates- yes both works towards making the body more supple, flexible and strong and both require the body and brain to work together. However, Yoga has an oriental origin, whereas Pilates, founded by Joseph Pilates, is occidental. What is Pilates Pilates is all about setting …
Saying Hello and Goodbye to My Unborn Child “I’m sorry but your baby’s condition is not compatible with life,” I told E. She was dumbfounded. She could not believe what I was saying. As I continued to show her the images of her baby on the ultrasound, she began to realize that this was really …
Zoom Video Communications Inc. announced late Wednesday that the company exceeded 200 million daily meeting participants in March, as countries worldwide urged employees to work from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The disclosure came in a blog post from Chief Executive Eric Yuan, who also addressed some of the growing privacy concerns around Zoom’s ZM, -4.10% service that …
What is a Cochlear Implant? Cochlear implants are highly advanced medical devices that work differently from conventional hearing aids which amplify sounds. A cochlear implant bypasses the damaged portion of the inner ear and provides sound signals to the brain by stimulating the auditory nerve. This provides an opportunity for the severely hard of hearing …
Fitness is an important aspect of any sport, as much as nutrition and diet is. Sports therapy came into existence to cater to a need of sports professionals exclusively. Depending on the kind of sport, the possible injuries and their consequences are many. Hence, it is important to have specialized therapists who understand the injury, …