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How Hepatectomy is Saving Lives In India - 15th May 2019
This article shows how hepatectomy is not only used during liver transplant but is also widely used to treat myriad of liver diseases like OCH, stones, cysts, and liver tumors.
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How Bone Marrow Transplant is saving lives in India - 22nd March 2019
This is an article that shows how Bone Marrow Transplant transformed our health industry and is now saving lives in India
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A Race Against Time: A Heart Transplant Story - 2nd February 2019
This is a real story of a 48-year old woman who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and was at the end-stage of heart failure.
Doctor's At Medanta Do It Again: World’s Smallest Pacemaker Implanted In A 92-Year-Old Man. - 15th January 2019
Medanta hospital became the first hospital in the country to implant the world's smallest pacemaker in a man in his early nineties. The new pacemaker is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker and is on a path to making the traditional pacemakers obsolete.
Obesity Surgery & Pregnancy - 7th November 2017
‘When a young obese girl approaches for bariatric surgery, common concern of the family members is its impact on pregnancy in future,’ shares Dr Ramen Goel, Director, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai.
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Bariatric Surgery: A Boon For Diabetes - 7th November 2017
Metabolic surgery, started in 2004, is now accepted as a definite treatment for type 2 diabetes. International Diabetes Federation(IDF), American Diabetes Association(ADA) and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists have accepted role of surgery for control of diabetes in overweigh/obese people.
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Breast cancer - Modern day bane that many women have overcome - 7th August 2017
A topic that can strike terror in the heart of any woman, breast cancer is the most common cancer, the most invasive one and also ranks as the secondmost common cause of cancer death among women. So whether it's a young mom or an older mother, a working woman or homemaker, a Polynesian or a Chinese - is the dice always loaded against women? Or are there some characteristics and risk factors which make some women prone than others to be afflicted by this often difficult-to-detect and quite often fatal disease?
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Dr Sudeshna Ray (Hon Consultant-Jaslok) explains why Contraception needs to be taken Seriously! - 15th April 2017
Why contraceptives? Do birth control pills affect future fertility? What are my choices of contraceptives? Can I take emergency contraceptives instead of regular birth control? These and several such questions are answered by Dr Sudeshna Ray, Hon Consultant, Dept of ObGyn Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
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What should women worry about- Heart Attack or Breast Cancer? Dr Nihar Mehta, Cardiologist explains - 14th April 2017
Majority of women are afraid of Breast Cancer! You hear several female celebrities propagating the early diagnosis of breast cancer. The fact is that the leading cause of death in women is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). One third of all deaths in women are due to cardiovascular diseases.
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Egg Freezing - 11th April 2017
Unlike a man who continues to produce sperm throughout most of his life, a woman has a finite number of eggs which are by and large depleted in the early forties. Freezing eggs can be a very reassuring and empowering step, and it allows women to take control of their own fertility.
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Stress: The Devil Inside - 8th April 2017
Stress remains one of the ‘Modifiable’ risk factors for cardiovascular disease… Its time you learn to modify the stress in your life, to learn to cope with it before it sinks its clandestine claws into your health.
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Primary Angioplasty In Myocardial Infarction - 8th April 2017
India is currently leading the global epidemic of coronary artery disease. One fourth of all heart attacks occur in people younger than 40 years. Surprisingly only 8% of these patients receive the optimum treatment, that is Primary Angioplasty in Myocardial Infarction (PAMI). Survival of the patients depends on how expediously the blocked epicedial artery is opened up (myocardial revascularization).
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Liver Disease: A silent killer - 8th April 2017
In early stages, Liver disease is often silent, therefore goes unnoticed unless specific liver related investigations are performed. Most of the symptoms related to liver disease occur due to complications in the advanced stage.
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What is Epilepsy? - 9th December 2016
What is Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery? - 9th December 2016
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a treatment for selected patient suffering from Parkinson’s disease dystonia and most forms of tremors. Recently, the use of DBS therapy has been extended for the treatment of intractable epilepsy, refractory Obsessive compulsive disorders, depression and Progressive supranuclear palsies.
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What is Parkinsons Disease? - 8th December 2016
What is Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease caused when a small group of brain cells that control body movements die. This disease was first described by James Parkinson in 1817. The disease occurs in about 1% of the people over the age of 65 years. The peak onset of the disease is in the sixth decade of the life. However young onset Parkinson’s disease is not uncommon. The estimated prevalence rate of PD is approximately 8-22/1000.
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Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - 3rd April 2016
Heart attack:
Chest pain or discomfort
Pain, stiffness, or numbness in the neck, back, or one or both arms or shoulders
Shortness of breath
Cold sweat, nausea, dizziness
Stroke:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden severe headache, dizziness, confusion
Sudden difficulty with vision, balance, speech
Points To Remember For Prostate Problems - 3rd April 2016
The following key points need to be remembered for prostate problems:
How can erectile dysfunction be prevented? - 3rd April 2016
Men can prevent many of the causes of ED by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as being physically active, quitting smoking, and following a healthy diet.
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How to Make Healthier Food Choices - 3rd April 2016
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Minding Your Metabolism - 3rd April 2016
As you age, you may notice you have less muscle and energy and more fat. Carrying those extra pounds may be harming your health. It’s easy to be confused by advice about diet and exercise, but they’re key to avoiding weight gain as you get older. As you move through your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, you can take steps to help fight the flab that can come with age.
Read MoreBoost The Chance Of Having A Baby - 3rd April 2016
For those who dream of being parents, pregnancy problems can be tremendously frustrating and disappointing. In recent decades, scientists have developed a wide range of approaches to help struggling couples have healthy babies. And NIH-funded studies are continuing to search for even better ways to overcome the challenges of infertility.
Read MoreWhat To Do When Your Throat Hurts - 3rd April 2016
We’ve all had sore throats around this time of year. Your throat feels scratchy and may hurt when you swallow. What can you do to soothe a sore throat? And when is it a sign of a more serious infection?
Read MoreKeep Hypertension in Check - 3rd April 2016
About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, but many don’t realize it. High blood pressure is sometimes called a “silent killer,” because it usually has no warning signs, yet it can lead to life-threatening conditions like heart attack or stroke. The good news is that high blood pressure, or hypertension, can often be prevented or treated. Early diagnosis and simple, healthy changes can keep high blood pressure from seriously damaging your health.
Read MoreFocusing on Fibromyalgia - 3rd April 2016
You’ve probably heard of fibromyalgia, but you may not know what it is. Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) pain condition that affects 5 million or more Americans ages 18 and older. For unknown reasons, most people diagnosed with fibromyalgia are women, although men and children also can be affected. People with certain disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, may also have fibromyalgia, which can affect their disease course and treatment.
Read MoreDizziness and Balance Problems in Kids - 3rd April 2016
Most people feel dizzy now and then. Kids, like adults, may occasionally feel lightheaded or unsteady. But if such feelings repeat or interfere with everyday life, it could be a sign of a balance disorder. Most balance problems are temporary and easy to treat. But these problems may also signal a more serious condition that could have a lasting impact. Learn to recognize the signs of dizziness or balance problems that may warrant a trip to a doctor.
Read MoreUnderstanding Anxiety Disorders - 3rd April 2016
Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings. These feelings can be normal or even helpful. They may give us a boost of energy or help us focus. But for people with anxiety disorders, they can be overwhelming.
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