Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorder
Posted in General Support group on Fri, 07 May 2010
The scope of National Goitre Control Programme (NGCP) launched in 1962 was expanded and the programme was renamed as National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) to connote wider im...
Cervical Cancer
Posted in Cervical Cancer Support group on Fri, 29 Jan 2010
Cervical cancer is a slowly progressing disease, which affects the lining of the mouth of the uterus, known as cervixCancer is a disease, which is caused by the uncontrolled growth and proliferation o...
Sleep Disorder: Insomnia
Posted in General Support group on Sun, 13 Dec 2009
"O Sleep, O Gentle Sleep.Natures self nurse, how have I freighted thee,That thou no more will weigh my eyelids downAnd sleep my senses in forgetfulness." - ShakespeareIt has been considered that the p...
Sleep Disorder: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Posted in General Support group on Tue, 03 Jun 2008
Obstructive Sleep Apnea was called the 'Pickwickian syndrome' in the past because Joe, the fat boy, described in 'The Pickwick Papers' by Charles Dickens, had typical features such as snoring, obesi...
Klinefelter's Syndrome
Posted in Klinefelter's Syndrome Support group on Sun, 19 Jul 2009
Klinefelter's Syndrome is the most frequent sex chromosomal genetic disorder and is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosomeKlinefelter Syndrome (KS), like Turner's Syndrome, is a sex chromosom...
Food Additives
Posted in Food Additives Support group on Thu, 16 Jul 2009
Food additives are non-nutritive substances added deliberately to any food product in small amounts to improve its color, texture, taste, flavor, consistency and shelf life. They integrate with the fo...
Dyslexia
Posted in Dyslexia Support group on Tue, 11 Nov 2008
The British medical literature has the first description of a specific reading disability in 1896. A "bright and intelligent boy" who had great difficulty learning to read. This intrigued the educator...
Fish Health Benefits
Posted in Fish Health Benefits Support group on Sun, 09 Nov 2008
Fish is a highly nutritious food commodity. Being an excellent protein food with fewer calories, it is better than other meat sources. It is rich in omega 3 fatty acids proven to be good for the heart...