What are the early signs of liver cancer?
Verified by Dr. Rajesh Shinde, Consultant HPB & G.I. Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. According to the World Hepatitis Alliance, liver cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Liver cancer is a serious disease, but early detection and treatment can lead to a good prognosis. Viral hepatitis infection is the
Rehabilitation in cerebral palsy: A journey of progress
Verified by Dr. Shekhar Patil, Sr. Consultant Adult & Paediatric Neurology, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is caused by damage to the developing brain, either before birth, during birth, or shortly after birth. The damage
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): What you need to know
Verified by Dr. Deepakkumar Gupta, Consultant Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. This can cause a
Mental health is a universal human right
Verified by Dr. Rituparna Ghosh, Consultant Psychology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day set by the World Foundation of Mental Health is ‘Mental health is a universal human right”. This theme acknowledges that mental health is a priority for every human and raising awareness about it to protect everyone’s
Robotic Kidney Transplantation
Verified by Dr. Amolkumar Patil, Lead and Senior Consultant – Urology, Kidney Transplant and Robotics, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Regular advancements in surgical technology are making surgeries safer and free of risks, especially when it comes to major procedures like organ transplantations. In recent years, minimally invasive procedures have managed to eliminate multiple risks associated
Recurrent breast cancer: What you need to know
Verified by Dr. Nita S. Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Breast cancer recurrence is when cancer comes back after successfully completing treatment. It can reappear locally, meaning in the same place as the original tumor, regionally, meaning in the nearby lymph nodes, or distant, meaning in other parts of the
All you need to know about thyroid cancer
Verified by Dr. Anil D’Cruz, Director of Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres & Head and Neck Cancer Specialist. Thyroid enlargement is common in general population and up to 10-12% of Indians are said to have goitre. Usually, the majority of them are benign (non-cancerous), however 5-10% could be malignant (cancerous). The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing globally,
Role of statins in preventing heart disease
Statins are generally safe and well-tolerated, but they can cause side effects in some people. The most common side effects are mild and go away on their own. However, more serious side effects, such as muscle pain and liver damage, are rare. If you are considering taking statins, talk to your doctor about the risks
What are the types of robotic hernia surgery?
Verified by the best robotic surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Shalin Dubey, Consultant Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Robotic hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a number of advantages over traditional open surgery, including: Robotic hernia surgery types include: Most common type of hernia, occurring in the groin. It is
Living with Alzheimer’s disease
Verified by Dr. Vishal Chafale, Consultant Interventional Neurology at the best neuro hospital-Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, with theme ‘Never too early never too late’, let’s