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Overview Wisdom tooth, buddhi-bangara, or a third molar, is the last tooth to erupt in the back corner of our oral cavity. Most adults have four wisdom teeth, one each per quadrant. Generally, wisdom teeth erupt between late teens to early twenties. Sometimes, there is not enough space in the …

Vision loss that cannot be corrected with conventional glasses, contacts, or surgery is termed as low vision. It interferes with the daily performance of the individual, so a person with low vision must learn how to adjust to it. According to the latest global estimate, 36 million were blind, 216•6 …

The thyroid gland (glandula thyreoidea) is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of our neck. It lies in the front, just under the voice box (larynx) and above our collar bone. It weighs about 20 to 60 grams on average in adults and is present in both women …

The retina offers an accessible window to assess underlying pathological processes of systemic vascular and neurological diseases that are linked to increased mortality risk. A new first-of-its-kind study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology says that the retina could provide an easy way to determine true biological age, which …

Through the years, there has been a consistent rise of drug-resistant microbes due to misuse/overuse of antibiotics. A recent report, “The Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance”, published in The Lancet, reveals that in 2019 more than 1.2 million people died from infections caused by bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics. Drug …

Russia’s COVID vaccine, Sputnik V, was approved for use in Russia on August 2020, while China launched its vaccine, Sinopharm, in December 2020. In the same month, Pfizer and BioNTech’s jabs were granted EUA, followed shortly after by Moderna’s mRNA and AstraZeneca’s viral vector vaccines. Janssen launched its single-shot vaccine …

Every year as the winter months approach and the days get shorter, as cold wind chills our bones and steals our breath away, we all gear up to better prepare ourselves to stay warm and healthy. However, our aging loved ones face more unique challenges during the cold season. Low …

Dr. Sandeep Bhandari did his graduation from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India. He did his Masters in Orthopedic Surgery from Manipal Hospital Bangalore, India. During his residency, he developed interest in Adult Reconstructive Surgery and did Fellowship at ISAKOS Training Center, Pune, India, headed …

Case details A 27-year-old lady came to the outpatient department (OPD) with the chief complaint of large clitoris and an abnormally large lump beneath it, which she and her partner noticed during their sexual intercourse. She was brought up as a normal healthy female child and got married at 16 …

Dry skin plagues almost everyone in the winter months. Here, we ask leading dermatologist Dr. Prativa Shrestha about how we can minimize or prevent dry skin. Dr. Prativa Shrestha, MD, Dermatology, had her aesthetic training from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in 2013. She worked as a principal consultant dermatologist …