Dr. Ravi Malik

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Infant&

Child Health Care


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Licking of toys by toddlers can bdangerus due to intake of heavy elements liklead and murcury. Toys that are made wit

materials unsafe for children can pose a threat t

their health and safety. This was the focal poin

of the program. Dr. Ravi Malik commented o

how a toy can be dangerous to a young baby if

isnt chosen properly. Some toys that ar

available in the market are coated wit

chemicals which are bad for childrens health

Toys should also be age appropriate.

AAJ TAK- 19th June 2010, at 9:009:30pm

Excessive TV viewing by children posing health problems. In this programDr. Ravi Malik spoke on excessive TV viewin

by children. This practice affects children i

many ways including setting a bad impressioand example on their minds, resulting ba

habits. Excessive TV viewing is also bad fo

health as it leads to loss of appetite, low vision

headache and lethargy. Dr. Malik also suggeste

precautions that can be followed by parents.

DELHI AAJ TAK 2nd July 2011, a2:30-3:00pm

Diabetes in children - currentperspective. A panel discussion on JuvenileDiabetes (Type-I). Dr. Ravi Malik explained

geographically distribution and hereditary

factors of this form of diabetes, wherein the

child is dependent on the injection of insulin.

He also touched upon all aspect of juvenile

diabetes including the latest insulin pump,

rehabilitation of children and related

complications of the condition like retinopathy

and nephropathy. Dr. Ravi Malik stressed on the

utmost importance of early diagnosis of the

disease and its management.

LOK SABHA T.V- 15th Dec. 2012, at5:00-6:00pm


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Unfortunate incident of death of childin carThe program highlighted the fatal resultsof leaving a child unattended in the car. Dr. Ravi

Malik spoke about the recent death of children

inside a locked car, where the parents had left

them unattended. The temperature inside the

car increased leading to hyperthermia and

suffocation, which eventually resulted in death.

Children should not be left unattended in a

locked, car especially during the summer

season.

NEWS 24- 31st May 2012 at 8:20-8:50pm

Death of children in accidentallylocked car due to asphyxia In thprogram Dr. Ravi Malik spoke on the seriou

issue of the death of children in a car, in whic

they were accidentally locked. In such cases thchildren dont know how to open the car door

and die of suffocation. The situatio

precipitated due to the negligence of parent

who left the keys in the car. He also cautione

parents to follow certain norms while leavin

children unattended in a car.

INDIA TV - at 11:00-11:30pm

Preventions and treatment of HepatitiB On this program Dr. Ravi Malik spoke onspread the of Hepatitis-B infection. It is a vira

infection and spreads through used injection

and blood transfusion. It is a preventable diseas

and all precautions should be taken against thi

dreadful disease, which if not treated is fatal. 80

90% children are only symptomatic and 10-20%

report symptoms like nausea, loss of appetite

passing yellowish urine and fatigue. Dr. Mali

advised that pregnant women should b

screened of hepatitis-b infection so that th

unborn child does not suffer from this infection

He emphasized that immunization against thi

disease needs to be done.

Delhi Aaj Tak - 16th Feb 2013, at 6:30


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Somnambulism or sleep walking inchildren. In this program Dr. Ravi Malikcommented on somnambulism in children, this

is a condition wherein there is dissociation

between the mind and the body. The individual

walks in his sleep and is unaware of his actions.

He can strike out against objects and sustain

injury, and hence adults need to keep a close

watch on the child. Children suffering from this

condition should not be taken to hilly areas or

near the water bodies without permission of

parents or proper supervision.

News-24 11th May 2010, at 1-00-1:30pm

Safe feeding techniques - how toprevent aspiration deaths. This programsaw Dr. Ravi Malik educating viewers on how t

safely feed babies and children. Choking is

common problem encountered in smal

children as the food enters the wind pipe instead

of food pipe. He emphasised on the need t

educate parents and caregivers about the prope

position of offering food to babies and youn

children.

NEWS 24- 4th July 2012, at 6:006:30pm

Television viewing for children - Doand donts. On this program Dr. Ravi Malispoke on the bad effects of some cartoon show

on the children. He narrated an incident wher

a child lost his life while imitating an act he saw

in an animated program. Dr. Malik said thaparents should monitor childrens activitie

while watching TV and allow tell them to watc

television only for a limited period of time. The

also need to ensure that children watch ag

appropriate programs and understand th

difference between reality and fiction. Childre

should be encouraged to take part in outdoo

sports and creative activities. After two years o

age child should not watch more than two hou

of TV .

News-24 23rd May 2010, at 12:001:00pm


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Stress due to exams - how to reduce it.Stress caused due to examinations was highlighted

through this program. Dr. Ravi Malik commented

on the stress which students suffer before and

during examinations. He advised parents and

students not to take too much stress as it can lead to

physical and psychological effects such as loss of

appetite, loss of weight, headache, tension and loss

of sleep. In turn these side effects have an impact on

the performance of the students.

NEWS 24 24th May 2011 at 6:00-6:30pm

Stress due to exams leadingpsychological problems in childrenlevel of stress experienced by students before

during examinations is a cause for worry

parents, teachers and society in general. In

program Dr. Ravi Malik commented on e

stress, particularly in children appearing for

board exams. Students often complain

headaches, dizziness and abdominal pain whic

some of the symptoms of the stress caused du

examinations. Dr. Malik advised student

prepare well in advance and relax during the n

and hours before the exam. This practice will

help improve results.

News - 24 - 28th Feb. 2011, at 1011:00pm

Impact on children of participation inTV shows as child artists. This programfocused on the serious issue of chil

participation in TV Shows. Dr. Ravi Mali

spoke on the detrimental effects of childre

taking an active part in TV shows. He stresse

that such an experience, with bright lights an

loud sound, can affect their eyesight, hearin

and mental faculties, if not monitore

appropriately. He advised that small children

who are especially emotionally attached to thei

mothers, should not be involved in realit

shows for television. For older children such a

experience can be distracting and make

difficult for them to focus on their studies.

NEWS 24 23rd Sep. 2009 at 7:008:00pm


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Need for balanced diet an essentialcomponent of paediatric growth. In thisprogram Dr. Ravi Malik discussed and gave his

opinion regarding the need for healthy and

balanced diet, and its importance for the growth

and development of children. He also cautioned

against the consumption of junk food, which is

common to the young generation. A healthy

body is essential to hold a healthy mind and

spirit.

IBN 7- 9th Dec. 2009 at 2:00-2:30pm

Influence of astrology on career debate The program highlighted the blind anirrational faith that people place on astrolog

and its so called impact on career. Dr. Ravi Mali

spoke on the topic of astrology and its impact ocareer choices. He explained that only har

work will pay good results rather than sittin

and waiting for fortune to come home as pe

astrology. He advised viewers to not place blin

faith on astrology and instead work hard on an

study or work option they choose.

News-24

Encephalitis - An introduction tpaediatric disease.Dr. Ravi Malik spoke othe condition of encephalitis, also known a

brain fever, which is fatal in children. It is a vira

disease that spreads with the bite of mosquito o

by respiratory tract infection. In childre

mortality rate is 30% or above and those wh

survive suffer from some form of nervou

disability. Dr. Malik narrated an incident of th

spread of this disease by mosquito bites in th

damp atmosphere where litchis are grown.

India-TV - 22nd June 2011, at 5:005:30pm


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Adverse effects of excessive exercison children This program shed light on thdamage that an aggressive physical exercise ca

have on children. Dr. Ravi Malik commented o

the adverse effects of excessive physical exercison growing bones of young children. In this tal

he stressed on the fact that children should b

encouraged to do age specific physical activit

or exercise only.INDIA TV- 27th Feb. 2012, at 12:0012:30pm

Pneumonia in children - one of thleading cause of death in paediatri

patients. In this program Dr. Ravi Malispoke on the silent killer disease in childre

known as Pneumonia. In India almost ever

minute an infant dies due to pneumonia, an

this is an issue that should not be taken lightly

In case of any fever with cough it is importanthat parents consult with their doctor and no

treat the symptoms themselves. Dr. Mali

explained the signs and symptoms o

pneumonia and how the disease can b

prevented.

IBN-7 - 27th Nov. 2009, at 2:00-2:30pm

Growth of children - how to monitor andthe remedies. On this program Dr. Ravi Malikspoke on the physical and mental growth of

children. He stressed on the fact that both are

interrelated. Children should take part in

outdoor activities and eat a balanced diet which

will help in physical growth and also in the

development of the mind. He also touched upon

some genetic disorders and the normal

parameters of newborns like head circumference

and chest measurements for detection of diseases

in children.

SAHARA NCR 22nd May 2010 at 5:00-5:30pm


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Dangers and precautions of childhoswimming. There are many who wrobelieve that if a child is thrown in the deep

of a pool or in the sea, he or she will lear

swim and survive. This program focused on

such episode in Gujarat. Dr. Ravi M

commented on the dangerous act of throw

children in water in order to teach them

swim. This is a very dangerous practic

infants and young children are not prepare

such an activity and they are suddenly thr

into strong current of water. Sometimes suc

action may break the cervical spine leadin

instant death.

INDIA TV- 28th May 2010, at 910:00pm

Care of new born an education insighto mothers. In this program Dr. Ravi Malicommented on the care of newborn babies. H

advised parents and caregivers on the prope

ways to care for the newborn by giving themproper feed, burping and bathing them safely

These are some of the most important aspects o

caring for the new born. Infants should not b

exposed to severe cold or heat as they are ver

sensitive to temperature change. Col

temperature can lead to hypothermia which ca

be fatal. In extreme heat infants can develo

conditions like loose motion, and vomiting an

dehydration.

SAHARA NCR- 25th June 2007, at 9:30

10:00am

Conjoint twin surgery This programfocused on a difficult and complicated surgery

carried out in a hospital in New Delhi. In his talk

with the media Dr. Ravi Malik made people

aware of the conjoint twin surgery done at the

Apollo Hospital. This was a rare and

complicated surgery and even though, sadly one

of the twins died due to complication and

infection.

NEWS24 6th July 2012, at 3:00-3:30pm


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Importance of vaccination The role immunization cannot be undermined

promoting a healthy childhood and this was th

topic for discussion. Dr. Ravi Malik spoke on th

importance of vaccination as it gives activimmunization against disease like Diptheri

Pertusis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mump

Rubella, Chickenpox, Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-

and Typhoid. Immunization protects childhoo

and promotes good health in the long run.

SAHARA NCR 25th Oct. 2009, 4:00-4:30pm

Childhood diseases During this talk DrRavi Malik discussed common ailments tha

afflict children, with a special focus on

diarrhoea. He made the viewers aware of th

difference between diarrhoea in infants and

children. Infants below the age of six month

can pass 5-6 motions in a day, whereas as indiarrhoea it is a progressive increase in th

frequency of motion, for which ORS can b

given at home. In some cases teething can als

lead to diarrhoea.

SAHARA NCR- 11th Oct. 2008, at 12:301:00pm

Early childhood diseases In this programDr. Ravi Malik discussed Pneumonia, which is

very common in infancy and childhood, and

dangerous for health. It is caused by respiratory

tract infection, which, if not treated in time can

be fatal. He also emphasized on the importance

of immunization for children in order to

prevent and protect them from diseases.

IBN 7- 25th Nov. 2009, at 2:00-2:30pm


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Importance of balanced diet ichildren In this program Dr. Ravi Malicommented on the growth in children and it

dependence on the intake of a balanced an

nutritional diet containing high protein

vitamins, calcium, iron and other mineral

Such a diet would help increase the height, an

healthy growth of children. A balanced die

should include vegetables, cereals, and food

that cover all the food groups.

WAMA 23rd March 2009, at 2:002:30pm

Loss appetite in children-The focal pointof this program was the decreased appetite in

children. Dr. Ravi Malik offered his views on

the fact that junk food and oily food can bring

down appetite. He focused on this problem,

which seems to be rising day by day, and also

gave children and parents valuable dietary

advice that should be followed to facilitate good

health.

Herpes Simplex Virus Information anknowledge are essential to prevent and manag

any condition. In this program Dr. Ravi Mali

spoke on HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) infectio

which is known to spread by close contact. Hwarned viewers not to kiss infants and youn

children as the infection can spread easil

through close contact with an infected person.

INDIA - TV at 6:30-7:00pm


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Congenital anomalies in peaditripatients. This program focused on congenitanomalies. Dr. Ravi Malik spoke about a child

listening capabilities despite not having an ea

lobe. This is a congenital anomaly which can b

associated with other anomalies like cleft palat

and big jaw. Dr. Malik said that in such case

doctors need to thoroughly investigate for othe

congenital anomalies like absence of kidney. Ithe case that was discussed the child can listen

even without the external ear, and through h

mouth, which connects the middle and intern

ear. Plastic surgery can be helpful in such case

so as to find a solution to the situation and t

ensure that the child does not suffer from

inferiority complex.

News-24 10th July 2010, at 1:001:30pm

School bunking - is it becoming common practice- an awarenesdebate Truancy in teenagers A programon teenage behaviour and its implications. D

Ravi Malik spoke about the subject of teenage

bunking school. It has been observed th

students bunk their classes and visit malls ancinema halls, a behaviour that their parents ar

unaware of. Dr. Malik guided parents to keep

check on their children by following som

effective suggestions. These included checkin

their bags when they come back from schoo

and also taking regular feedback from teacher

about the students performance in clas

Parents must be vigilant of their childrens afte

school activities too.

News 24 22nd July 2010, at 3:00

4:00pm

Clinical problems faced by children onuse of heavy metal painted toys Dr.Ravi Malik spoke on the worrying issue of

poisoning through toys. He explained that

nowadays cheap Chinese toys have flooded the

market. These toys are very attractive and

bright in colour due to the use of lead,

chromium and cadmium. When children are

exposed to such materials they are vulnerable to

the toxic effects of heavy metals. He advised and

warned parents against purchasing such

attractive but toxic toys. During his talk Dr. RaviMalik also interacted with viewers and

answered queries.

News-24 - 18th June 2010 at 3:00-3:30pm


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Importance of exercise in childhooWith most cities losing out on their gree

spaces, rise in sedentary lifestyle and with risin

incidence of crime, lesser number of childre

exercise and play everyday. This program

focused on the need for exercise in childhood

Dr. Ravi Malik spoke on the many benefits o

exercising for children. He also stressed o

moderation in exercise, as in all other things i

life, and said that an excess of the same can b

harmful, and in some cases can also turn fatal.

INDIA TV- 3rd March 2010, at 6:307:00pm

Age appropriate useof toys tosafeguard our childrens Toys shouldbe safe and age appropriate. On this program

Dr. Ravi Malik discussed the poisoning

caused due to the toxic toys available inmarket. These toys are dangerous for

childrens health as they are coated with

toxic colours. Laser guns emit high

frequency light, which is bad for the eyes of

children. It is vital that parents educate

themselves with the need to provide

children with safe and good toys.AAJ TAK- 19th June 2010 at 5:00-5:30pm

Side effects of laser toys. Laser Toys usecan be da Exposure to toxic toys can be

dangerous for the health of children, and this

was focused upon in this program. In his talk Dr.

Ravi Malik warned the masses regarding the

presence of toxic toys in the market. He spoke of

the dangers that these toys pose to childrens

health, as they are often coated with toxic

chemicals. He recommended that parents

choose toys carefully and after duly surveying

the market for them.

DELHI AAJ TAK 19th June 2010, at9:30-10:00pm


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Toxic toys and their bad side effects.The presence of dangerous and toxic toys in the

market is alarming, and this was the focus of the

program. Dr. Ravi Malik spoke on the use of toys

which are attractive but are chemically

coloured. These toxic colours are dangerous for

the health of children and hence, such toys

should not be made available in the market. Dr.

Malik warned parents against buying such toys

and suggested that they only buy good quality

toys that are age appropriate.

Sahara NCR - 16th Jan. 2010, at 7:30-8:00pm

Children health getting effected byadulterated chocolates This programfocused on the serious issue of spurious an

adulterated chocolates flooding the market. D

Ravi Malik commented on the adulteration ichocolates, a product which is largely consume

by children. These spurious chocolates includ

chemical compounds which are harmful to th

consumers health, and pose a threat to the live

of the children who may consume them. Dr

Malik stressed on the need for parents and adult

to pay attention to the kind of confectioner

they buy and recommended that they onl

purchase branded products.

News - 24 - 10th Aug. 2010, at 3:00

3:30pm

Malnourishment - an important causo f m a s s d e a t h i n c h i l d r e nMalnourishment is a serious condition tha

affects large sections of the Indian society

particularly children. On this program Dr. Rav

Malik spoke on this crucial issue. During hi

discussion he explained about low birth weigh

which is a condition that affects a larg

percentage of births in India. Dr. Malik stresseupon the need for breastfeed, which is ver

important for the newborn. He explained th

need to offer children a balanced diet. Protei

malnourished children are susceptible t

infection. He also highlighted the normal die

growth and weight of children in various ag

groups.

India TV 29th April 2013 at 2:303:00pm


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Swimming for children This programfocused on whether children should be

encouraged to swim from a young age. Dr. Ravi

Malik spoke on the issue of training small

children for swimming. He spoke about the

improved mental and physical health of young

children who received proper training for

swimming. The doctor also cautioned that if

training was not provided by experts it could

prove to be fatal.

IBN 7- 28th Aug. 2010, at 9:00-9:30pm

Importance of exercise in childhooWith most cities losing out on their gree

spaces, rise in sedentary lifestyle and with risin

incidence of crime, lesser number of childre

exercise and play everyday. This program

focused on the need for exercise in childhood

Dr. Ravi Malik spoke on the many benefits o

exercising for children. He also stressed o

moderation in exercise, as in all other things i

life, and said that an excess of the same can b

harmful, and in some cases can also turn fatal.

IBN-7, 23rd Jan. 2011, at 5:00-5:15pm

Infant health and superstition Dr. RavMalik spoke on the impact of superstition o

infant health. This discussion was focused o

the superstitious practice of public worshippin

of a sick child with large head (Hydrocephalouwithout any medical care to the new born

Viewers were discouraged from following suc

superstitious belief, and made aware of th

chromosomal abnormality that causes th

condition. The condition is often interpreted b

the uninformed as Mata or the presence of th

feminine divine.

NEWS 24- 28th July 2010, at 8:309:00pm


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Newborn feeding and aspirationdeaths On this program Dr. Ravi Malik spokeon the serious issue of aspiration. He explained

that newborn up to the age of 6 months should

be given only breastfeed, and no water or top

feed should be offered. In case top feed is

required, then it is best to avoid bottle feeding

which is a potential source of infection. The feed

can alternatively be given by bowl and spoon.

Sometimes when the milk enters the respiratory

tract it leads to pneumonia and death. So parents

and caregivers should be very careful while

feeding the newborn and should assume the

proper position for it.

India-TV 21st Jan. 2013, at 3:30-4:00pm

Asthma in children This program focuseon the rising prevalence of asthma in childre

and its consequences. Dr. Ravi Malik spoke o

asthma in children, a condition which cause

respiratory distress. He discussed the variou

precautions and preventive measures that coul

be taken in case of sudden exposure to cold, anto help identify and avoid an allergen. Thes

conditions are the precipitating factors for a

attack of asthma.

Sahara NCR- 31st Oct. 2008, at 4:004:30pm

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