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Covid-19 Vaccination in Children
Covid-19 Vaccination in Children Government of India launched the pediatric vaccination against COVID-19 for the age group 15 to 18 years from 3rd January 2022 onwards. Covaxin is the only vaccine currently available for this age group under the programme, to be given in a 2 dose schedule at 28 days interval. Below are answers
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Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment
Stroke – Diagnosis and Treatment Stroke (brain stroke or cerebrovascular stroke) is a condition which occurs due to reduced supply of blood to the brain because of a blockage or bleeding of the blood vessels. In this condition, the brain cells start to die due to lack of oxygen. It can be classified into two
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- December 1, 2021
Adrenal Tumors
Adrenal Tumors Adrenal glands are small glands present at the apex of the kidneys. It is made up of two parts, the cortex (outer part) and medulla (inner part). Adrenal tumors can arise from either of the adrenal gland. These can arise, either from outer layer (cortex) or inner layer (medulla). Tumors arising from medulla
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- November 29, 2021
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know
Prostate Cancer – All You Need to Know Prostate cancer (also known as Prostatic Carcinoma) is the second most common cancer in men. Sometimes, it progresses very slowly and do not show any symptoms for years. Therefore, routine screening is necessary to detect prostate cancer in early stages. What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is
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Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy
Side-Effects of Radiation Therapy The extent and the type of side effects are determined by the location of the tumour and the location of the radiation being delivered. Your radiation oncologist will explain you the expected side effects depending on your body parts involved in radiation treatment. It’s a local treatment so it will not
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- November 27, 2021
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes
Heart valve disease – Symptoms and Causes Heart valve disease is a condition in which one or more valves of the heart don’t work properly. It is one of the major causes of heart failure. If left untreated, it cause complications such as heart failure, stroke, blood clots, and heart rhythm abnormalities. The heart has four
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- November 27, 2021
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test
Prostate-Specific Antigen Test Prostate-specific antigen is a protein produced by normal as well as cancer cells of the prostate gland. Its levels are often elevated in patients with prostate cancer. The amount of PSA in your blood is measured in nanograms of PSA per millilitre of blood (ng/ml). If your age is above 50 years
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- November 27, 2021
Contraindications for Having a Hysterectomy
Contraindications for Having a Hysterectomy Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus (womb). It is performed to treat health problems such as fibroids (benign tumors), abnormal heavy bleeding, endometriosis (a condition where the inner lining of the uterus is deposited outside the womb), prolapsed uterus (sagging down of the womb), benign ovarian mass and
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- November 27, 2021
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know
Radiation Therapy – What You Should Know Radiotherapy or radiation treatment is defined as the treatment of diseases (mostly malignant) with ionizing radiation (high-energy particles or waves) such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, protons or other heavy ions, to destroy or damage cancer cells. Usually, X-rays are produced from X-ray tube of a Linear
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- November 27, 2021
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease – Repair and Surgery Aortic valve disease is a condition in which aortic valve doesn’t function properly. Aortic valve is present between the left ventricle and the aorta (supplies blood to the entire body). Aortic valve disease can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (result from other causes). It can occur
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