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Thalassemia
Thalassemia Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects your body’s ability to produce haemoglobin. Individuals with thalassemia present with severe anemia and enlargement of liver and spleen needing medical treatment in the first two years of life. It is a common genetic disorder and in India about 10,000 -20,000 children are born every year
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- May 19, 2022
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure performed in a professional medical setting by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon trained specifically in this invasive procedure. Dermabrasion is a type of surgical skin planning that has been practiced for many years (before the advent of lasers) and involves the controlled deeper abrasion (wearing away) of the upper
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- April 18, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions: Clinical Genetics
Frequently Asked Questions: Clinical Genetics What are genetic diseases? Genetic diseases are caused due to change in DNA sequence apart from normal. It may be due to change in one gene (single gene disorders), multiple genes (multigenic disorders), interaction between genes and environment (multifactorial diseases), or change in structure or number of chromosomes. With progress
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Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer What is Bladder Cancer? Urinary bladder is a reservoir which stores urine coming from kidneys temporarily. Cancer arising from the cellular lining of the bladder would be called as carcinoma bladder or bladder cancer. Does bladder cancer spread fast? Bladder cancer arises from the inner layer of the wall and slowly goes
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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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- March 31, 2022
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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- March 20, 2022
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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- 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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- February 5, 2022
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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World Stroke Day: Raising Awareness and Saving Lives
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Robotic Surgery in Gynecology: A Revolution in Women’s Health
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Robotic Surgery in General Surgery
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Pediatric Neurosurgery: Complexities of Brain Tumors in Children
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LGBTQ+ and Cancer: Challenges and Support
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