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It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers, however involvement of joints of spinal column except uppermost cervical joint is rare. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/5/searchby/bones-joints/Bones__Joints.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:23 GMT DoctorNDTV There is no doubt that breast milk is the best milk for babies. Not only does it provide maximum emotional satisfaction to both the mother and the child creating a bond between the two. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/3/searchby/breast feeding/Breast_Feeding.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:09 GMT DoctorNDTV Radiation is a form of energy that is present all around us. There are different types of radiation - some have more energy than others. Radiation released into the environment is measured in units called curies. However, the dose of radiation that a person receives is measured in units called rem. Any living tissue in the human body can be damaged by ionizing radiation. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/9/searchby/cancer/Cancer.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:35 GMT DoctorNDTV A baby's mind is like a sponge, constantly soaking up information. Everything is a new and exciting experience for a newborn baby. She is always absorbing information through her five senses – sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/8/searchby/child development/Child_Development.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:32 GMT DoctorNDTV Meet persons with autism; get to know the world the way they do…. and you'll never be the same again. This is the magic they create!They carry with them a certain innocence and truth, combined with a total involvement in whatever they do that absolutely fascinates an observer. No casual superficial person can get to really know them, but if one does truly care, they sense it out and bring you into their world. For unaware parents, many a thing their child with autism does, is embarrassing, and, may often leave them in stress, not sure of what their child may do next and how to manage her. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/6/searchby/children/Children.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:27 GMT DoctorNDTV Regular exercises will help your body respond to insulin and can lower blood glucose and possibly, reduce the amount of medication you need. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/10/searchby/diabetes/Diabetes.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:59:27 GMT DoctorNDTV Drugs play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of most diseases. They should be taken only on prescription by a registered medical practitioner. By and large, all drugs are potent weapons with a double edge: judicious and appropriate use can give relief, reckless “self-prescription� can be dangerous. Therefore, medicines should only be taken as directed by the doctor. According to government rules, manufacturers and drug stores are obliged to give a product information leaflet with the purchase of every medicine. In practice, this not being done. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/11/searchby/drugs/Drugs.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:43 GMT DoctorNDTV A hearing aid is an electronic, battery-operated device that amplifies and changes sound to allow for improved communication. Hearing aids receive sound through a microphone, which then converts the sound waves to electrical signals. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/12/searchby/ear/Ear.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:47 GMT DoctorNDTV Discrimination is antithesis of equality.... It is the recognition of equality which will foster dignity of every individual,� reads the Delhi High Court judgment, a 105-page decision that is the first in India to directly guarantee rights for homosexuals. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/13/searchby/emotions/Emotions.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:51 GMT DoctorNDTV Your eyes need regular care and attention to stay in a healthy condition. Eye care is better than eye cure. So do take good care of your eyes. Follow the following tips and let your eyes remain healthy forever. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/14/searchby/eyes/Eyes.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:55 GMT DoctorNDTV Body mass index (BMI) is a statistical measure of body weight based on a person's weight and height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage of body fat, it is used to estimate a healthy body weight based on a person's height. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/15/searchby/fitness-lifestyle/FitnessLifestyle.html Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:54:39 GMT DoctorNDTV Mediclaim insurance is a cover, which takes care of the hospitalisation expenses subjected to maximum sum insured in respect of the following eventualities - sudden illness, an accident, any surgery, which is required in respect of any disease, which has arisen during the policy period. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/16/searchby/health insurance/Health_Insurance.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:18:03 GMT DoctorNDTV Diets high in total fat, cholesterol and saturated fats contribute to high blood cholesterol. Both, the amount and the type of fat influence blood cholesterol. All fats are composed of either saturated or unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids can be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acids. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/17/searchby/heart/Heart.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:18:08 GMT DoctorNDTV The Human Immuno-deficiency Virus or HIV is the organism that ultimately causes AIDS. Soon after first getting the HIV infection the person has a short, self limiting ‘flue-like disease. This only lasts a few days and is so mild that many persons do not even know it. The virus slowly destroys the ability of the body to resist common communicable diseases. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/18/searchby/hiv-aids/HIVAIDS.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:18:12 GMT DoctorNDTV Herpes is an infection that causes sores or ulcers. It is caused by a virus called Herpes simplex and can be of 2 types – HSV-1 and 2. HSV-1 is mostly responsible for infection above the waist while HSV-2 causes sores below the waist, usually in the genital area. Genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/19/searchby/infection/Infection.html Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:52:48 GMT DoctorNDTV Sports injuries typically occur while participating in organised sports, competitions, training sessions, or organised fitness activities. These injuries may occur for a variety of reasons, including improper training, lack of appropriate footwear or safety equipment. The best way to deal with sports injuries is to prevent them. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/20/searchby/injuries-firstaid/InjuriesFirstAid.html Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:47:29 GMT DoctorNDTV Hepatitis C is an infectious viral disease of the liver that affects more than 150 million people worldwide. Of these almost 15-20% people develop chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. However, this condition has not received as much attention as other infectious ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/21/searchby/liver/Liver.html Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:33:01 GMT DoctorNDTV A man who cannot develop or sustain an erection to perform satisfactory sexual intercourse is termed 'impotent'. Unfortunately, this term has serious social consequences and should be used with caution and after due consideration of the complex process of male sexual function. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/22/searchby/men''s health/Mens_Health.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:36:29 GMT DoctorNDTV The most common sources of caffeine are coffee, tea leaves and coca beans. The caffeine content can range from as much as 160 milligrams in some energy drinks to as little as 4 milligrams in a 1-ounce serving of chocolate-flavored syrup. Caffeine is present in some over-the-counter pain relievers, cold medications, and diet pills. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/23/searchby/nutrition/Nutrition.html Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:20:42 GMT DoctorNDTV After the gruelling months of pregnancy, child birth is almost a fitting end to the saga. Labour is induced when the baby is ready to be born. Actual labour may be preceded by a series of false contractions that may feel like labour. Although text books usually describe labour as occurring in three distinct stages, each woman may experience it in a way different from others. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/24/searchby/pregnancy/Pregnancy.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:20:03 GMT DoctorNDTV Alcohol abuse is a condition in which a person drinks to the point that this habit interferes with his or her life. Alcohol dependence describes a more severe condition marked by physical symptoms and loss of control to the point, that maintaining the addiction to alcohol becomes the main focus of a person's life. The physical dependence on alcohol is continued despite the knowledge of its harmful consequences. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/25/searchby/rehabilitation medicine/Rehabilitation_Medicine.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:15:17 GMT DoctorNDTV Sildenafil is a drug that has helped many men suffering from the problem of erection of the penis (erectile dysfunction). Erectile dysfunction refers to the inability to get an erection, sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. Taking this drug helps a man who is sexually aroused to get and maintain an erection by increasing the blood flow to the penis. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/26/searchby/sex/Sex.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:46:07 GMT DoctorNDTV Eczema, also referred to as atopic dermatitis, is a red, extremely itchy rash, most common on creases of elbows, wrists, and knees. It may occasionally occur on neck, ankles, and feet. The rash becomes raw and weepy on scratching. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/27/searchby/skin/Skin.html Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:43:31 GMT DoctorNDTV This surgery is done to by-pass clogged arteries supplying blood to the heart. It creates a 'bypass' around the blocked part of a coronary artery to restore the blood supply to the heart muscle. The surgery is called Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, or CABG. Commonly known as bypass surgery. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/28/searchby/surgery/Surgery.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:17:04 GMT DoctorNDTV Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good. Neglected teeth become diseased and cannot perform their function. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/29/searchby/teeth/Teeth.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:36:29 GMT DoctorNDTV Drug abuse (addiction) involves compulsively seeking to use a substance, regardless of the potentially negative social, psychological and physical consequences. Certain drugs, such as narcotics and cocaine, are more physically addicting than some other drugs. One may have an emotional, psychological or a physical dependence. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/4/searchby/tobacco control/Tobacco_Control.html Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:58:12 GMT DoctorNDTV SARS is a respiratory illness that has recently been reported in Asia, North America and Europe. It is an atypical pneumonia for which cause has not yet been determined. Due to the spread of SARS to several countries in a short period of time, emergency guidelines have been issued for travellers and airlines. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/30/searchby/travel and health/Travel_and_Health.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:45:26 GMT DoctorNDTV India has far more cases of tuberculosis than any other country in the world. There are about 2 million new cases each year and India accounts for nearly one third of prevalent cases globally. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/31/searchby/tuberculosis/Tuberculosis.html Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:54:33 GMT DoctorNDTV Contraception is the voluntary limiting of producing offspring by artificial methods. It is done to restrict the number of children and to increase the spacing between them. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/32/searchby/women''s health/Womens_Health.html Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:36:15 GMT DoctorNDTV DoctorNDTVnonadultDoctorNDTV ....for the better health of Indians