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PET/CT in Oncology
PET/CT in Oncology PET/CT (positron-emission tomography-computed tomography) plays an important role in the management of cancer. It provides the information of functional PET and anatomical CT in one imaging technique. It improves the accuracy of diagnosis, staging, and restaging of cancer. It also helps in evaluating treatment response. Benefits of PET/CT in oncology: How PET/CT
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Living With Coronary Heart Disease
Living With Coronary Heart Disease Living with coronary heart disease (also known as coronary artery disease) means accepting both the disease as well as the way it is going to affect your life. Technically, coronary heart disease can be treated but cannot be cured. However, being compliant with the treatment plan and making healthy lifestyle
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Triglycerides and heart health Triglycerides (TG) are one of the major constituents of fat (lipid) present in the blood. It is an energy storage source and provides energy for the normal functioning of the body. A high level of triglycerides in the blood is called hypertriglyceridemia. The excess or unused calories in the body are
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What to expect during a Cardiac Stress Test?
What to expect during a Cardiac Stress Test? Cardiac stress test, also known as an exercise stress test, stress test, or treadmill test, is performed to examine the heart’s functioning during physical activity. During this test, you walk on a treadmill, and the cardiac nurse or a technician monitors your heart’s ECG, heart rate, and
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Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and rapid heart rate leading to poor blood flow. It can cause stroke, heart failure, rapid heart rate, and other heart-related problems if left untreated. Symptoms Atrial fibrillation is asymptomatic in some people but the following signs and symptoms can be seen in most cases: Causes In atrial fibrillation, the
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HPV & Cancer: An Introduction
Human papillomavirus or HPV, as the name states, is a virus from the Papillomaviridae family. The infection caused by the virus, also known by the same name, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. With over 100 types of HPVs, the most common symptom they present are skin warts, which could range from flat lesions
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Frequently asked questions about Gallbladder cancer
The gallbladder is a hollow organ underneath the liver. It is responsible for storing the bile produced by the liver. Cancer can sometimes develop in this organ, and due to no symptoms at early stages,often go undetected for a long time. However, when diagnosed early, it can be treated successfully. Here are some common questions
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Esophageal Cancer: Important Facts
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 clear symptoms,
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Lymphoma: Important Facts
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. While
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Key questions about Breast Cancer answered
Key questions about Breast Cancer answered What is breast cancer in simple terms? The human body is made of small building blocks called cells. Cancer is a disease in which some cells in the body start growing out of control. When this happens in the breast, it is called as breast cancer. These cancer cells
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