The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has lowered the cut-off percentile for NEET PG 2024 counselling. This decision, approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in collaboration with the National Medical Commission (NMC), aims to increase the pool of eligible candidates. Key Details Steps to Check Seat Allotment Result Important Instructions Candidates should […]
In today’s digital age, technology is inevitable. It offers invaluable tools for learning, connection, and entertainment. However, excessive screen time can have unintended consequences. That’s where the concept of a digital detox for children comes in. Excessive screen time i.e., more than two hours a day may have long-term irreversible effects such as: · Delayed brain development: Excessive screen time has been linked […]
Millions of parents deal with their children’s fear of being alone every day. This is one of the most widely recognized fears among kids, especially little ones. Between the ages of 2 and 5, most children develop a fear of being alone. In the event that families don’t manage it suitably, it can straightforwardly affect […]
By Dr. Meena G, Consultant – Psychiatry, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal The coronavirus pandemic has become a norm and in order to adapt, schools across the country have switched to remote learning. Children have been asked to stay on track with their syllabus through an online learning model at home. This transition from classroom-based to […]
Contributed by Dr.Nishal Pinto, Clinical Psychologist, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road Think of a moment on, how much a person can express themselves through their body language and facial expressions. Imagine, talking to a person with a blank face on! How uninteresting would that conversation be. Body language and facial expressions play a very important […]
The phrase “I’m bored” can drive parents crazy at home. children are stuck at home due to the outbreak of COVID-19. They need to find ways to engage themselves, do their school work, exercise and entertain themselves. It won’t be surprising that parents will be hearing “I’m bored” a lot more than before. people want […]
Authored by Dr. Chetan Ginigeri, Consultant – Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive Care, Aster CMI Hospital. Household unintentional injuries are considered to be the leading cause of death among children. According to a study by WHO, every day around the world, the lives of more than 2000 families are torn apart by the loss of a […]
Writing Jackie Driving in a foreign country for the first time can be a daunting prospect for even the most experienced driver. But if you are planning to learn to drive while studying at a university abroad, not only will you have to get to grips with learning how to drive a car, you will also have […]
Contributed by Dr Antony Robert Charles, Consultant Paediatric Surgery, Columbia Asia Hospital Hebbal Young children are as sensitive as they are carefree which leave them susceptible to a number of infections and health concerns that demand special care and attention constantly. In the initial few years of their life, kids generally tend to catch a lot of bugs. […]
Contributed by Dr. Kishor Rao – Consultant – Neurosurgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road Alcoholism is a medical disorder, and it can have disastrous health consequences. Overdose of alcohol is one of the major health problems worldwide, which has resulted in extensive patient admissions in hospitals. December being the party season, there are few things […]