Dr Kim

03/09/2025

Difference between Amnesia and Dementia.
Both are conditions that affect memory but have different causes, symptoms and effects on cognitive function.

1. Amnesia primarily refers to Memory loss due to brain injury, trauma, illness or psychological stress. it's classified into two main type , namely:-

i-Anterograde Amnesia;
inability to form new memory after an injury or event.
ii- Reterograde Amnesia;

loss of memory before an injury or event.
unlike Dementia, Amnesia is typically specific to memory loss and doesn't not involve loss of other cognitive functions like judgements, problems-solving, and language . though they may struggle with recalling the past experience and remembering new information.

3. causes of Amnesia.

-Head trauma ( Brain injury)
- Infections like Encephalitis
- Alcohol
-Psychological trauma
-Stroke

4. Dementia

it's a broad category of cognitive decline that affects thinking, language, behavior and memory. it's a syndrome caused by variety of conditions.
the most causes of dementia is :-
Alzheimier's disease but it can also be caused by vascular Dementia.
Dementia tends to progresse worsely with time and impacts a person's cognitive function not just

symptoms

- memory loss but also
-Recognizing familiar people,
-Solving daily tasks
-planning daily tasks.
- Disorientation or confusion ( getting lost in familiar places)
- personality changes or mood swings
- Difficulty with motor skills or movements.

causes

- Alzheimier's disease
- vascular disease ( Stroke)
- Parkison' s disease .

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03/08/2025

Did you know? Singing during pregnancy can boost your baby’s brain and emotional development — even before birth! 🎵👶

Around 16–18 weeks of pregnancy, babies start to hear sounds from the outside world. When a mother sings, it gives the baby regular sound stimulation, helping them recognize voices and differentiate sounds early on.

📌 Research shows that babies who hear their mother sing in the womb may:

Develop better brain connections for language and learning

Respond more calmly after birth to familiar songs

Show stable heart rates and less stress in the womb

Form stronger emotional bonds with their mothers

🎶 Low, rhythmic music especially helps in organizing the baby's developing hearing system and supports early brain plasticity.

Plus, when a mother sings, her body releases oxytocin and serotonin—the “feel-good” hormones. These pass through the placenta and may help the baby feel calm, safe, and emotionally regulated.

✨ After birth, babies who heard those lullabies in the womb are often easier to soothe, cry less, and bond better. And moms who sing during pregnancy? They also report lower stress and anxiety levels.

Singing is not just soothing — it’s science-backed bonding and brain-building!

03/08/2025

Shocking

🩺 Foetus Found Growing Inside Liver India’s First-Ever Case 🇮🇳

In a shocking and extremely rare medical case, doctors in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, discovered a 12-week-old foetus growing inside a woman’s liver.

The 30-year-old had been experiencing stomach pain and vomiting for weeks. An MRI in Meerut revealed the pregnancy wasn’t in the uterus but inside the liver.

This rare condition is known as intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy, and it’s believed to be the first-ever reported case in India.

Dr. KK Gupta, the radiologist who spotted the foetus, said he was stunned to see a heartbeat with an empty uterus. Globally, only 8 such cases have been recorded.

The woman is now under close observation as doctors prepare for a high-risk surgery. This case could mark a milestone in Indian medical history. 🩻⚠️