Do’s and don’ts in a child with epilepsy
Verified by Dr. Shekhar Patil, Sr. Consultant Adult & Paediatric Neurology, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures. Seizures are brief episodes of abnormal brain activity that can cause a variety of symptoms, including changes in consciousness, movement, sensation, or behavior. Epilepsy can affect people of all ages, but it
Haploidentical bone marrow transplant (BMT) in children
Verified by Dr. Vipin Khandelwal, Consultant Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Haploidentical BMT, also known as haplo BMT, is a type of bone marrow transplant that uses stem cells from a donor who is only half-matched to the recipient. HaploBMT is a newer type of bone marrow transplant, but it has become increasingly
An Introduction to heart transplant
Why are heart transplants performed? A heart transplant is a surgery to remove a person’s diseased heart and replace it with a healthy heart from a deceased donor. Most heart transplants are done on patients who have end-stage heart failure. Heart failure is a condition which the heart is damaged or become weak. As a
Cardiac & kidney health in diabetes
Verified byDr. Mahesh Chavan – Senior Consultant Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Dr. Brajesh Kumar Kunwar – Senior Consultant Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Rishikesh Velhal – Consultant Urology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Chronic heart and kidney complications due to diabetes are a major public health problem in India. People with diabetes are
Medical emergencies during the festive season in India
Verified by Dr. Nitin Jagasia – Head & Consultant Emergency Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Akshay Deodhar – Consultant Emergency Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. The festive season in India is a time for celebration and joy, but it can also be a time for increased medical emergencies. According to a study by
Anemia in chronic conditions
Verified by Dr. Punit Jain, Lead Consultant Hematology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body, so when there is a shortage of red blood cells, the body’s tissues and organs
Signs and symptoms of aortic valve calcification
Verified by Dr. Rahul Gupta, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Aortic valve calcification, also known as aortic valve disease, is a condition that affects the aortic valve, the valve that controls the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When the aortic valve becomes calcified, it becomes stiff
Stages of knee arthritis
Verified by Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Knee arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the joints of the knee. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including aging, injury, and overuse. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the bones of the knee can wear
Painless treatment for varicose veins at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai
What are veins ? Veins are a type of blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from your organs back to your heart. They form part of your circulatory system, cardiovascular system or venous system. The Difference Between Normal Veins Vs. Varicose Veins Normal circulatory system The cardiovascular system is an intricate network of vessels that
All you need to know about pneumonia
Verified by Dr. Jayalakshmi TK, Consultant Pulmonology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can cause inflammation of the alveoli, which are the tiny air sacs in the lungs. This inflammation can make it difficult for the lungs to absorb oxygen and release carbon