Dr. Puja Kapoor, pediatric neurologist, conducted an interactive workshop on developmental milestones at Medham preschool , Dlf phase V.  It was well received tips with enthusiastic parents. Excerpts of the session was : The milestones are divided into : 1. Gross Motor Development   2. Fine Motor Development   3. Social  and Language   4. Vision & Hearing  At 1 month: Fixates at mothers face   3-4 months: Fixates at objects   4 months: Binocular vision established   6 months: Adjusts position to follow object   1 year:

Dr. Puja Kapoor, pediatric neurologist, conducted a 4 day pediatric neurology OPD in Uzbekistan, organised by Dr Anshuman, Aishani medical tourism company. Children with cerebral palsy, autism, metabolic disorders, epilepsy were screened and treated. She also took a lecture for 4th year MBBS students and was awarded a certificate from the Government of Uzbekistan.  

How to stay mentally and physically fit during lockdown? The 21-day lockdown imposed in the wake of coronavirus can take a toll on mental health if we focus only on the negative aspects of this period. The only way we can contribute is by restricting ourselves to our homes. Instead of panicking about the situation, it is advisable that we take this opportunity to build our inner and intellectual strength. Here are simple tips by Dr Himani Khanna of Continua

Parenting  a special needs child is one of the most challenging and demanding tasks for a family to manage. Children with special needs are like other children but have some limitations that need special attention. Doctors , therapist and educators play a major role in assisting the children overcome their limitations but the final onus of integrating these children into mainstream life goes to the parents.One of a recent study found that the prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) is near

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Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like SARS (in 2002). In recent months, a new strain of Coronovirus has been identified that is infecting humans, resulting in an illness called COVID-19. This is an infectious disease, and the virus has been reported to spread rapidly across the world. It is important that you have accurate information about Coronavirus and COVID-19. In this blog, we have answered