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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer Esophagus, or food pipe is a hollow tube responsible for carrying food from the mouth to the stomach. Cancer of the esophagus starts in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus and is one of the cancers most responsible for cancer deaths across the world. While early esophageal cancer presents no
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Lymphoma
Lymphoma Lymphoma, as the name suggests is the cancer of the lymphatic system, which includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, bone marrow, tonsils and mucous membranes. The Lymphatic system is a part of the immune system, responsible for the production of immune cells, removal of excess fluids from the body and removing cellular waste.
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Why is hypertension a risk factor for diabetes?
Diabetes and hypertension are two common comorbidities. People with hypertension are more likely to develop diabetes than normal individuals as hypertensive people develop insulin resistance (insulin doesn’t work effectively). Insulin is essential for glucose uptake and when the insulin doesn’t work effectively, it causes glucose levels to increase in blood, which eventually leads to diabetes
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FAQs about Gastrointestinal Cancers
FAQs about Gastrointestinal Cancers The term Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers refer to cancers affecting the organs in the digestive system. The GI tract includes the food pipe, stomach, biliary system, pancreas, small and large intestine, rectum and anus. What Cancers affect the digestive system? The following cancers are considered to be GI cancers or those affecting
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Diet and Depression
Diet and Depression Nutrition plays crucial role in maintaining physical and mental health. Though there is no specific diet proven to treat depression, optimum nutrition can play a role in preventing depression caused or worsened by poor physical health. Mental health causes emotional eating, binging or grazing or skipping meals. There is lack of vital
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- February 19, 2022
How to Evaluate a Breast Lump?
How to Evaluate a Breast Lump? Breast lumps Breast lump is a mass, swelling, bulge, or bump in the breast that feel different from the remaining breast tissue when palpated or examined. Breast lumps can be cancerous or noncancerous. If a lump is detected, it should be evaluated as soon as possible. Breast lumps are
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What are the Causes of Heart Attack?
What are the Causes of Heart Attack? Heart attack occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries (blood vessels supplying blood to the heart) become blocked. It usually occurs when there is lack of a blood flow to the heart muscle. Symptoms of heart attack Symptoms of heart attack include chest pain or tightness,
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Oral Cancer – An Overview
Oral Cancer – An Overview Oral cancer, a subtype of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity. Malignancies of the oral cavity may arise from a variety of different tissues such as the salivary gland, muscle, and blood vessels, or even maybe present as metastases from different sites.
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Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Role of Technology
Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Role of Technology Cancer care has seen tremendous progress over the years with coming of age medicines and growth in biomedical technologies. In today’s times, precision cancer medicine has enabled cancer specialists to combine a particular type of cancer treatment or a therapy to a patient depending on the type
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Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer
Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Research shows that approximately 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In the older era, mastectomy was the only surgical procedure offered to such women. However, robust clinical trials spanning over many
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