BLK Super Speciality Hospital

  A ffecting nearly 14% of the couples in India, infertility is a problem that has prevailed since ages. Over the years there has been considerable development in the field of medicine & technology and this led to the advent of highly effective assisted reproductive techniques like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Over the years, ICSI has proved to be a boon for hundreds and thousands of couples. However, there are many more who can be benefitted by the procedure, provided we spread awareness and educate people about the benefits of the procedure and bust the various myths associated with it. Let’s start with understanding what ICSI actually means? Intracytoplasmic sperm injection or ICSI is the most popular in vitro fertilization technique in which the sperm is directly injected inside the cytoplasm of the ovum. The procedure is highly recommended to couples experiencing male fertility issues. Normally the sperm pierces through the wall of the cytoplasm and enters it, for the fer...

  When we talk about medical conditions like arthritis, the first image that comes in your mind is that of an elderly person. While most of the people think that arthritis is an age-induced problem, the fact is that arthritis can affect people of any age group as the condition is not merely triggered by age-related wear and tear and can be a result of many other factors. It is pertinent to understand that even small children can develop arthritis. Formerly known as Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, the condition is now referred to as Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and is most likely to affect children below 16 years of age. Children suffering from Juvenile idiopathic arthritis complain of persistent joint pain, which is often mistaken for growth pain. This may often be accompanied by inflammation, swelling and stiffness which may last for weeks, months or even years. In some cases, it can even give rise to serious eye problems. Treatment for Juvenile idiopathic Arthritis is offered at ...