What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional knee replacements vs robotic knee replacements?
Verified by Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Sr. Consultant Orthopedics, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Traditional knee replacements Advantages Disadvantages They have been performed for many years and have a proven track record of success. Require larger incisions, which can lead to more pain and scarring. They are less expensive than robotic knee replacements. They can cause more
Stroke in young adults in India: A growing concern
Verified by Dr. Vishal Chafale, Consultant Interventional Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and it is becoming increasingly common in young adults. In India, stroke is the second leading cause of death. It is estimated that up to 10-15 % of all strokes in India occur
How does deep brain stimulation help those with neurological disorders?
Verified by our experts, Dr. Abhidha Shah, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Ravikiran Vutha, Consultant Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes to deliver electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain. This can help to improve symptoms of certain neurological
What is pelvic organ prolapse (POP)?
Verified by Dr. Vandana Gawdi, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition in which one or more of the pelvic organs (vagina, uterus, bladder, urethra, rectum) drop from their normal position. The pelvic organs are supported by a network of muscles and ligaments called the pelvic floor.
Cardiac catheterization in pediatrics
Verified by Dr. Bhushan Chavan, Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Children’s Navi Mumbai. Cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure that uses thin, flexible tubes called catheters to diagnose and treat heart conditions in children. The catheters are inserted into a blood vessel in the groin, leg, or arm and guided to the heart using fluoroscopy,
What are the possible reasons for lung infections?
Verified by Dr. Jayalakshmi TK, Consultant Pulmonology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Lung infections can be caused by a variety of things, including: If you have any of the risk factors for lung infections, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of a lung infection. Symptoms of a lung infection can include: If you
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer (also known as endometrial carcinoma) is the cancer that arise from endometrium or lining of the uterus (womb). It is one of the most common gynecological cancer in women. Its incidence is prevailing among pre- and post-menopausal women. Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer: Women with endometrial cancer may experience the following changes: Consult our
Why is screening for disease important?
Verified by Dr. Vaishali Lokhande, Consultant General Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Regular health screening and checkups play a vital role in disease prevention and management especially lifestyle disorders. By identifying potential health problems early, screening and checkups can help to improve outcomes for patients. Key benefits of regular health screening and checkups The specific
Hemoglobinopathies: A comprehensive overview
Verified by Dr. Vipin Khandelwal, Consultant Pediatric Hemato Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Hemoglobinopathies are a group of genetic blood disorders that affect the production or structure of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hemoglobinopathies can be mild or severe, and can cause a variety of symptoms, including anemia, fatigue,
Can diabetes affect my kidney health?
Verified by Dr. Mahesh Chavan, Senior Consultant Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai & Dr. Ravindra Nikalji, Senior Consultant Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Yes, diabetes can affect your kidney health. Diabetes is a chronic lifestyle disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. Over time, high blood sugar levels from diabetes can damage