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All you need to know about thyroid cancer
Verified by Dr. Anil D’Cruz, Director of Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres & Head and Neck Cancer Specialist. Thyroid enlargement is common in general population and up to 10-12% of Indians are said to have goitre. Usually, the majority of them are benign (non-cancerous), however 5-10% could be malignant (cancerous). The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing globally,
Role of statins in preventing heart disease
Statins are generally safe and well-tolerated, but they can cause side effects in some people. The most common side effects are mild and go away on their own. However, more serious side effects, such as muscle pain and liver damage, are rare. If you are considering taking statins, talk to your doctor about the risks
What are the types of robotic hernia surgery?
Verified by the best robotic surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Shalin Dubey, Consultant Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Robotic hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a number of advantages over traditional open surgery, including: Robotic hernia surgery types include: Most common type of hernia, occurring in the groin. It is
Living with Alzheimer’s disease
Verified by Dr. Vishal Chafale, Consultant Interventional Neurology at the best neuro hospital-Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, with theme ‘Never too early never too late’, let’s
Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery: A less invasive approach to treating brain tumors
Verified by Dr. Sunil Kutty, Consultant Neurosurgery at the best neurosurgery hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. What is minimally invasive brain tumor surgery? Minimally invasive brain tumor surgery, also known as keyhole surgery or neuroendoscopic surgery, is a surgical approach aimed at removing brain tumors with less disruption to surrounding healthy brain tissue compared to
Newer techniques for pain management
Verified by Dr. Sidharth Verma, Consultant Pain Management, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Pain is a complex and multifaceted experience that can have a significant impact on quality of life. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, illness, and disease. While there are many traditional pain management techniques available, such as medication
Robotic knee replacement surgery
Verified byDr. Vikram Paode, Consultant Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Dr. Sanjay Dhar, Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Dr. Siddhart Yadav, Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai andDr. Prashant Agarwal, Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Rising incidence
Cervical cancer prevention with HPV vaccine
Verified by Dr. Richa Bansal, Consultant Gynaec – Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. ‘One woman dies of cervical cancer every 2 minutes. Each one is a tragedy, and we can prevent it” says WHO. 9 in 10 cervical cancer deaths worldwide occurs in low- and middle-income countries like India. India accounts
What are giant cell tumors (GCT)?
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. A giant cell tumor (GCT) is a benign tumor that most commonly affects young adults. It is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells called osteoclasts. GCTs most commonly occur in the long bones of the legs and arms, but they
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)-advancing precision in cancer treatment
Verified by Dr. Sandeep De, Consultant Radiation Oncology, at the best cancer hospital in Mumbai-Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), also known as Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR), is an innovative and highly precise radiation treatment approach that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors in a few, well-targeted sessions. This cutting-edge