May 18, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
The FRAT test — formally known as the Folate Receptor Antibody Test (FRAT) — is one of the most important yet underutilised diagnostic tools in paediatric neurology today. If your child has been showing signs of developmental regression, speech delay, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or unexplained seizures, understanding what the FRAT test measures and what […]
Read More →April 14, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may have heard doctors mention a blood test called the FRAT test or a condition called Cerebral Folate Deficiency (CFD). For many Indian parents, this is new territory — confusing, emotional, and overwhelming. This guide is written specifically for Indian parents and caregivers. […]
Read More →April 14, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
If your child has been diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, or unexplained neurological symptoms — there is a lesser-known but extremely important blood test that may hold some answers. It is called the FRAT test (Folate Receptor Autoantibody Test). The FRAT test is now available across India, and awareness about it is growing […]
Read More →April 14, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
In India, thyroid disorders affect nearly 1 in 10 people — and women are 5 to 8 times more likely to develop them than men. Yet many women in Chandigarh live with thyroid problems for years without knowing it, because the early signs are easy to dismiss as stress, ageing, or hormonal changes. This guide […]
Read More →April 14, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
Every year when the monsoon arrives in Chandigarh, cases of dengue, malaria, and viral fever rise sharply. The heat and humidity create perfect conditions for mosquito breeding. Getting tested early can make a big difference in recovery time and prevent complications. This 2026 guide covers everything you need to know — symptoms to watch for, […]
Read More →April 13, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
Getting a blood test done no longer means sitting in a lab waiting room. Home sample collection in Chandigarh has made it easy for people to book a visit, get their sample collected at home, and receive reports online — all without stepping outside. But is it actually safe? Is the quality of results reliable? […]
Read More →March 23, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
You take your folic acid every day during pregnancy. You eat well. Yet something still goes wrong — the baby arrives too early. For many women who experience preterm birth, there is no clear explanation. Emerging research now points to a largely overlooked biological mechanism: folate receptor autoantibodies (FRAbs) — immune proteins that block the […]
Read More →March 23, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
You might be living in a sunny city like Chandigarh — and still be seriously deficient in Vitamin D. Surprised? You are not alone. Research on the north-west Punjab population found that 9 out of 10 individuals had insufficient Vitamin D levels, despite living in a region with good sunshine year round. Across India, an […]
Read More →March 13, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
Symptoms and treatment for Vitamin B12 deficiency are important topics to understand because Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common but often overlooked health problem that can affect people of all ages. Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis, and when levels fall too low, it can […]
Read More →March 13, 2026 · Dr. Alok Gupta
The Free Total PSA Ratio is an important parameter used by doctors to better understand PSA blood test results and evaluate the risk of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men over the age of 50 worldwide, and its incidence in India has been steadily increasing in recent years. […]
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