What Is Down Syndrome? A Perspective As Per Ayurveda
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of extra genetic material from chromosome #21 in some or all of an individual’s cells. The condition reduces cognitive ability and results in certain characteristic physical features.
Apr 20, 2024, 16:54 PM IST
Intellectual disability: Researchers identify 26 novel genes linked to mental retardation
Intellectual disability is frequently caused by recessive genes, meaning that an affected child gets a defective copy of the gene from each parent.
Apr 12, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
Congenital Hypothyroidism scan vital to avoid mental damage in new borns
With an aim to diagnose Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) early among new borns and avert physical and mental retardation, health experts on Thursday urged the government to make compulsory the screening for CH among all new borns.
Oct 21, 2016, 00:37 AM IST
Govt to increase expenditure for welfare of disabled persons
The government today announced to increase expenditure on the empowerment and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) from the present 4.31 crore to 45 crore per year in the coming two years.
Nov 24, 2015, 21:46 PM IST
MoU for health insurance cover for disabled persons signed
A memorandum of understanding was signed today for providing comprehensive and affordable health insurance cover for the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Sep 21, 2015, 23:56 PM IST
