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Hemoglobinopathies: A comprehensive overview
Verified by Dr. Vipin Khandelwal, Consultant Pediatric Hemato Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Hemoglobinopathies are a group of genetic blood disorders that affect the production or structure of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hemoglobinopathies can be mild or severe, and can cause a variety of symptoms, including anemia, fatigue,
Can diabetes affect my kidney health?
Verified by Dr. Mahesh Chavan, Senior Consultant Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai & Dr. Ravindra Nikalji, Senior Consultant Nephrology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Yes, diabetes can affect your kidney health. Diabetes is a chronic lifestyle disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. Over time, high blood sugar levels from diabetes can damage
Targeted immunotherapy in gynecological cancer
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Sr. Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Targeted immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs or other therapies to boost the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. It is a newer approach to cancer treatment that has shown promise in recent years, particularly
5 tips to keep your spine healthy and moving!
Verified by Dr. Agnivesh Tikoo, Consultant Spine Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Spine or back bone is an important part of human body. It helps us to stand erect, protects the neural structure (spinal cord and the nerves) it encases and provides flexibility to human trunk to carry out daily activities. Keeping your spine
Breast cancer in younger women
Verified by Dr. Nita Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centers, Navi Mumbai. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and while it is most often diagnosed in women over 50, it can also occur in younger women. The most widely accepted definition of young women with breast cancer are women diagnosed
Heart transplant in cardiomyopathies
Verified by Dr. Sanjeev Jadhav, Sr. Consultant CVTS & Heart Transplant, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle is weakened or damaged. This can make it difficult for the heart to pump blood effectively around the body. In some cases, cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure, which is a
Reconstructive urology: Restoring normal function
Verified by Dr. Rishikesh Velhal, Consultant Urology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Reconstructive urology is a surgical specialty that focuses on the repair and reconstruction of the urinary tract and male reproductive system including repair of urethral strictures, ureteral strictures, ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO), urinary tract incontinence and fistulae. Which conditions do reconstructive urologists treat? Reconstructive
What are the early signs of liver cancer?
Verified by Dr. Rajesh Shinde, Consultant HPB & G.I. Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. According to the World Hepatitis Alliance, liver cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Liver cancer is a serious disease, but early detection and treatment can lead to a good prognosis. Viral hepatitis infection is the
Rehabilitation in cerebral palsy: A journey of progress
Verified by Dr. Shekhar Patil, Sr. Consultant Adult & Paediatric Neurology, Apollo Children’s, Navi Mumbai. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is caused by damage to the developing brain, either before birth, during birth, or shortly after birth. The damage
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): What you need to know
Verified by Dr. Deepakkumar Gupta, Consultant Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. This can cause a