the medical body emphasised strict preventive measures to mitigate the spread of this dangerous sandfly-borne pathogen Ahmedabad: Amid rising concern over the spread of the deadly Chandipura virus, the Gujarat State Branch of the Indian Medical Association (GSB-IMA) on Tuesday issued a comprehensive medical advisory for both the general public and practicing paediatricians across the…
32.9% of births in urban areas were through C-section, data revealed Ranchi: High-risk pregnancies among expectant women, particularly in rural areas, and a growing preference among urban couples to schedule childbirth have pushed up caesarean section deliveries in the state, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6).NFHS-6 data for 2023-24 shows 15.7% of births…
Noida: The Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, has launched a dedicated clinic to provide specialised treatment for children born with clubfoot, a common congenital deformity that can lead to lifelong disability if left untreated.The clinic was inaugurated this week to mark World Clubfoot Day.Medically known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), clubfoot affects…
Patna: Experts at the 34th annual two-day conference of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) said the role of paediatricians must evolve in response to shifting paediatric realities.Speaking on the opening day of Bihar Pedicon 2026, Dr Neelam Mohan, national president of the IAP, warned that the medical community is failing to adequately recognise the…
A 15-day-old baby was taken to multiple hospitals before being referred to Chennai-based Institute of Child Health where his condition was diagnosed as whooping cough Chennai: When a baby boy was brought to a clinic in Karaikudi in early 2025, he was coughing so hard his skin turned blue. He was 15 days old.Doctors gave…
