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செவிக்கு கோளாறு இல்லாது பிறப்பதற்கும், அப்படியே பிறந்தாலும் பேசும் திறன் பெறுவதற்கும் உள்ள வழிமுறைகள்

June 26, 2017 Visalakshi Palaniappan

The Rubella vaccine, taken before pregnancy, prevents hearing defects in newborn children. For children born with impairment, early diagnosis and treatment can help them learn to speak and lead near normal lives.

Chennai event highlights we aren’t doing enough against tobacco use

June 5, 2017 Ranga Prasad

Workshop to mark the observance of World No Tobacco Day aimed to sensitize and empower youngsters falling prey to tobacco addiction.

Lessons I Learnt While Dealing with my Father’s Cancer Treatment

July 26, 2016 A Bala

Lessons I Learnt While Dealing with my Father’s Cancer Treatment Six months ago, my father was diagnosed with grade 3 squamous cell carcinoma – that’s the fancier name for oral cancer. Since that day, life

New campaign eyes a Hepatitis C- free Chennai

July 26, 2016 Dr Rifa Tazyeem Khan

New campaign eyes a Hepatitis C-free Chennai It is not one of those killers that are widely discussed or feared by the masses, but an estimated 80,000 people in Chennai currently live with the insidious

Blood Donation Camp in aid of Thalassaemia Patients in VHS Hospitals

July 8, 2016 News Desk

Blood donation is a simple, yet profound gesture – donate to an anonymous recipient, and who knows, someday an anonymous donor will save the life of someone close to you! Donate blood regularly, and be

A doctor who cures without a word!

April 27, 2014 News Desk

Dr Ruffles, an affectionate dog and resident ‘doctor’ at a hospital in Chennai, has helped several children with special needs to overcome their learning disabilities.