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
Targeted immunotherapy in gynecological cancer
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Sr. Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Targeted immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs or other therapies to boost the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. It is a newer approach to cancer treatment that has shown promise in recent years, particularly
5 tips to keep your spine healthy and moving!
Verified by Dr. Agnivesh Tikoo, Consultant Spine Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Spine or back bone is an important part of human body. It helps us to stand erect, protects the neural structure (spinal cord and the nerves) it encases and provides flexibility to human trunk to carry out daily activities. Keeping your spine
Breast cancer in younger women
Verified by Dr. Nita Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centers, Navi Mumbai. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and while it is most often diagnosed in women over 50, it can also occur in younger women. The most widely accepted definition of young women with breast cancer are women diagnosed
Heart transplant in cardiomyopathies
Verified by Dr. Sanjeev Jadhav, Sr. Consultant CVTS & Heart Transplant, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle is weakened or damaged. This can make it difficult for the heart to pump blood effectively around the body. In some cases, cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure, which is a
Reconstructive urology: Restoring normal function
Verified by Dr. Rishikesh Velhal, Consultant Urology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Reconstructive urology is a surgical specialty that focuses on the repair and reconstruction of the urinary tract and male reproductive system including repair of urethral strictures, ureteral strictures, ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), urinary tract incontinence and fistulae. Which conditions do reconstructive urologists treat? Reconstructive