Clinical Excellence
Advanced rehabilitation in cancer care
Verified by Dr. Anil D’Cruz – Sr. Consultant & Director Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres &Dr. Nitin Menon – Lead Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Advanced rehabilitation in cancer care refers to a comprehensive approach to helping cancer patients and survivors recover from the effects of cancer and its treatment. It encompasses
Anemia in pregnancy: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Verified by Dr. Vandana Gawdi, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Anemia is a condition in which the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues, so anemia can cause fatigue, weakness, and other health problems. Anemia is common in pregnancy, affecting up
What are some complications arising from hypertension?
Verified by Dr. Bharat Agarwal, Sr. Consultant General Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. Serious complications of hypertension In addition to these specific complications, hypertension can also increase the risk of death from
What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional knee replacements vs robotic knee replacements?
Verified by Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Sr. Consultant Orthopedics, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Traditional knee replacements Advantages Disadvantages They have been performed for many years and have a proven track record of success. Require larger incisions, which can lead to more pain and scarring. They are less expensive than robotic knee replacements. They can cause more
Stroke in young adults in India: A growing concern
Verified by Dr. Vishal Chafale, Consultant Interventional Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and it is becoming increasingly common in young adults. In India, stroke is the second leading cause of death. It is estimated that up to 10-15 % of all strokes in India occur
How does deep brain stimulation help those with neurological disorders?
Verified by our experts, Dr. Abhidha Shah, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Ravikiran Vutha, Consultant Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that uses implanted electrodes to deliver electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain. This can help to improve symptoms of certain neurological
What is pelvic organ prolapse (POP)?
Verified by Dr. Vandana Gawdi, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition in which one or more of the pelvic organs (vagina, uterus, bladder, urethra, rectum) drop from their normal position. The pelvic organs are supported by a network of muscles and ligaments called the pelvic floor.
Cardiac catheterization in pediatrics
Verified by Dr. Bhushan Chavan, Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Children’s Navi Mumbai. Cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure that uses thin, flexible tubes called catheters to diagnose and treat heart conditions in children. The catheters are inserted into a blood vessel in the groin, leg, or arm and guided to the heart using fluoroscopy,
What are the possible reasons for lung infections?
Verified by Dr. Jayalakshmi TK, Consultant Pulmonology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Lung infections can be caused by a variety of things, including: If you have any of the risk factors for lung infections, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of a lung infection. Symptoms of a lung infection can include: If you
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer (also known as endometrial carcinoma) is the cancer that arise from endometrium or lining of the uterus (womb). It is one of the most common gynecological cancer in women. Its incidence is prevailing among pre- and post-menopausal women. Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer: Women with endometrial cancer may experience the following changes: Consult our