BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
TOUCHING LIVES 39 year-old Patient recovers after Breast Cancer treatment 39 year-old Radha experienced minor breast pain. Upon clinical evaluation a lump was found in her breast. A mammography and biopsy were soon done and a few axillary lymph nodes were noted. The patient was then advised to consult Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant, Medical Oncology
Leukaemia: Diagnosis & Treatment
Leukaemia: Diagnosis & Treatment Blood cells are all manufactured by the bone marrow – the soft, spongy inner portion of certain bones. Normal, healthy white blood cells have a very short life span sometimes only a few hours long and are continuously replenished in the bone marrow. They proceed through their life cycles in an
Overcoming a Frozen Shoulder
Overcoming a Frozen Shoulder Have you ever experienced prolonged pain and stiffness in your shoulder joint? Was this accompanied by decreased mobility and difficulty sleeping on the aching side? If you answered yes, like many others, you have experienced a frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis is caused due to fibrosis of the gleno-humeral
If you are less than 28 weeks pregnant
If you are less than 28 weeks pregnant If you feel that your foetal movements have decreased considerably, you should immediately inform your doctor. He/she will test for foetal heart beats using a sonic aid and take appropriate action. If all is well, you will be sent home with advice on how to closely monitor
All You Need to Know About Foetal Movements
All You Need to Know About Foetal Movements Getting a peek into your baby’s world before it actually enters your world is both thrilling and useful. Hence, it is important to keep a track of the baby’s movements to ensure he/she is doing well. After all, developing within you is a brand new life and
What are Foetal movements?
What are Foetal movements? The first trimester is a period during which the foetus develops astoundingly fast, it is still very tiny and too far nested in the cushioning comfort of your womb for you to feel any of its movements. Though some women feel the slight twitches and flits during the fourth month, it’s
All You Need to Know About Foetal Movements
All You Need to Know About Foetal Movements Getting a peek into your baby’s world before it actually enters your world is both thrilling and useful. Hence, it is important to keep a track of the baby’s movements to ensure he/she is doing well. After all, developing within you is a brand new life and
What is a stroke-ready hospital?
What is a stroke-ready hospital? A stroke ready hospital is ready for patients with 24×7 availability of the required equipment, technology needed to get imaging and scans of the brain and trained consultants. If a patient is bought to such a facility within 4.5 hours of the onset of symptoms, a treatment known as Thrombolysis
Who is at risk for a stroke?
Who is at risk for a stroke? While stroke can be sudden and come without a warning, there are certain risk factors associated with it. Individuals who smoke, consume excess alcohol, excessive processed and fatty foods, are unusually stressed or overweight – are at a higher risk for strokes than those who don’t. Some of
How do you know if someone is having a stroke?
How do you know if someone is having a stroke? It is important to note that the initial assessment of the patient, goes a long way in helping the team of doctors figure out their course of action. Once the symptoms are recognised, there should be no delay in getting him/her to the nearest medical