Disabilities

The term “disability” is defined as the inability or the difficulty faced by a person to perform daily activities generally expected of his/her age group. It may be present from birth or may occur anytime during lifetime. Disability covers a broad set of conditions...

HIV/AIDS

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus – the virus that affects the body’s immune system. When the HIV infection spreads, a person is said to be suffering from AIDS – the abbreviated version of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Who can get HIV?...

Epilepsy

Neurons generate electrical and chemical signals that act on other neurons to produce thoughts, feeling and actions. Epilepsy is considered to be a spectrum disorder. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder, wherein clusters of nerve cells signal...

Diabetes

Important naturally occurring peptide hormone- Insulin, is produced by beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin acts as a fuel in the body to convert glucose into energy, by absorbing glucose into the cells and help to keep blood sugar levels normal. Diabetes is a chronic...

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an acute illness, and is considered one of the global health’s most solvable problems. It is the inflammation of one or more parts of the lungs, where the air sacs (alveoli) become inflamed, congested and fill with fluids. Pneumonia reduces oxygen...