Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Deficiency in Children
Riboflavin is an unsung hero in nutrition. It has been proven to improve growth, healing, energy production, cellular function and metabolism. It is also known to have protective and antioxidant properties as well. There is ongoing research on the use of riboflavin for its ability to lessen the symptoms of migraines as well as its […]
Carnitine
Carnitine Carnitine ( also called Carnitor or Vitamin B13) is derived from amino acids and is present in all the cells of the human body, concentrated in skeletal and cardiac muscles. The body is able to generate its own carnitine, to give an active molecule, L-carnitine , while acetyl-L-carnitine, and propionyl-L-carnitine are available as dietary supplements, […]
Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate Dependent Epilepsy
Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate Dependent Epilepsy Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate Dependent Epilepsy is a rare genetic metabolic disorder, due to which, babies born with this condition are unable to produce adequate amounts of vitamin B6, causing neonatal onset convulsions, soon after they are born.It is a fairly rare disease, occurring in 1 in every 100,000 to 600,000 individuals. […]
IRON: Natural Dietary Sources
IRON: Natural Dietary Sources Iron is an essential dietary mineral required by our body to make two very important proteins namely haemoglobin and myoglobin. Haemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to all other parts of the body. Myoglobin is a protein found in […]
Assistive Tools:Technology to Engage Children with Disabilities
Assistive Tools: Technology to Engage Children with Disabilities Children with disabilities, both physical and mental, often face an uphill climb, when it comes to their education as well as their overall development as individuals. In an effort to make learning and social interactions easier for them, technology has been leveraged in many ways to give […]
Midazolam
Midazolam (Nasal spray) Parent or patient Information Leaflet Dr. C. P. Ravi Kumar Consultant Paediatric NeurologistMRCPCH, CCT in Paediatrics (U.K.)Fellow in Paediatric Epilepsy &Neurology (London) Brand names : Medistat, Midacap (both Nasal Spray) MIDAZOLAM (Nasal spray) Midazolam is used to abort seizures; it is an emergency use medicine. It is generally used in Emergency room. […]
Sleep Patterns in Children
One of the most challenging aspects of parenting, especially while dealing with babies and young children, is their sleep patterns. The first six months with a new baby is hard with varied feeding schedules. Battles over bedtime are quite common as children get older. Setting a child’s sleeping pattern to ensure they get the right […]
Telemedicine: Consulting a Physician in the “New Normal”
The global pandemic has certainly changed our lives and our daily routines. All of us have had to learn how to navigate our “new normal” while maintaining social distancing and complying with stay at home advisories. Perhaps , one of the more challenging hurdles to overcome, was one of the doctor -patient interaction. Appointment with […]
Advances in Monitoring Devices for Seizures
Advances in Monitoring Devices for Seizures The diagnosis of a seizure disorder for a loved one, especially a child, can be overwhelming. There seem to be so many things to keep track of, in addition to medications, investigations, scans, triggers. However, with increasing technology trends, there has been considerable advances in the way monitoring for […]