Dr. Yogesh Kumar Blog

  Common Infections During the Summer Season As temperatures rise and humidity increases, the summer season often brings with it a surge in certain infections. These infections can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, eyes, gastrointestinal tract, and respiratory system. Warm and moist conditions provide an ideal environment for bacteria and viruses to thrive, increasing the risk of illness. Below are some of the most common infections that tend to occur during summer: 1. Chickenpox Cause : Varicella-zoster virus Symptoms : Fluid-filled red rashes, high fever, itchy skin, headache, and appetite loss. The rashes later form blisters and scabs, often leaving scars. Risk Factors : People with weakened immune systems, such as those with diabetes, cancer, or tuberculosis, are more vulnerable. 2. Measles Cause : Paramyxovirus (also known as rubeola or morbilli) Symptoms : High fever, cough, sore throat, red eyes, white spots inside the mouth, and wid...

  Overview of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) encompasses medical techniques involving the manipulation of oocytes outside the human body to achieve pregnancy. The most widely used form is in vitro fertilization (IVF), where fertilization occurs in a laboratory dish rather than within the female reproductive tract. The term " in vitro " translates to "in glass," reflecting the external environment where oocytes and sperm meet. The first successful IVF birth was reported in July 1978 in England by Dr. Robert Edwards and Dr. Patrick Steptoe—a milestone that earned Dr. Edwards the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2010. Since then, the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) has expanded dramatically. IVF now accounts for approximately 1.6% of live births in the United States and 4.5% in Europe. Initially developed to overcome tubal factor infertility, IVF is now used for vari...