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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- December 19, 2023
What role do genetics and genomics play in predicting and treating diseases?
Verified by Dr. Snehal Mallakmir, Consultant, Clinical Geneticist at Apollo Genomics Institute, Navi Mumbai and Ms. Gauri Mulgund, Genetic Counsellor, Apollo Genomics Institute, Navi Mumbai. Genetics and genomics play a transformative role in both predicting and treating diseases, ushering in a new era of personalized medicine. Here’s how they contribute: Prediction Treatment Examples Overall, genetics
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 22, 2023
Navigating the mystery of undiagnosed fevers
Verified by Dr. Bharat Agarwal, Sr. Consultant General Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. A fever is a common symptom that can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, viruses, and autoimmune disorders. In some cases, a fever may remain undiagnosed despite extensive medical testing. This can be frustrating and worrying for both patients
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 10, 2023
Painless treatment for varicose veins at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai
What are veins ? Veins are a type of blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from your organs back to your heart. They form part of your circulatory system, cardiovascular system or venous system. The Difference Between Normal Veins Vs. Varicose Veins Normal circulatory system The cardiovascular system is an intricate network of vessels that
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- November 10, 2023
All you need to know about pneumonia
Verified by Dr. Jayalakshmi TK, Consultant Pulmonology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can cause inflammation of the alveoli, which are the tiny air sacs in the lungs. This inflammation can make it difficult for the lungs to absorb oxygen and release carbon
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- October 18, 2023
Why is screening for disease important?
Verified by Dr. Vaishali Lokhande, Consultant General Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Regular health screening and checkups play a vital role in disease prevention and management especially lifestyle disorders. By identifying potential health problems early, screening and checkups can help to improve outcomes for patients. Key benefits of regular health screening and checkups The specific
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- August 10, 2023
Battling conjunctivitis during monsoon: Tips for prevention and care
Verified by Dr. Abhishek Hoshing, Consultant, Ophthalmology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Monsoons bring relief from the scorching heat, but they also bring along their own set of health challenges. One common ailment that tends to surface during this season is conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink eye.” Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the thin, transparent layer
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- August 1, 2023
Why is foot care so important when people have diabetes?
Verified by Dr. Mahesh Chavan, Consultant Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Foot care is crucial for individuals with diabetes because diabetes can lead to complications that affect the feet. Elevated blood glucose levels over time can cause damage to the nerves (neuropathy) and impair blood flow (peripheral arterial disease) in the feet, leading to several
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- August 1, 2023
What are the 4 stages of hypertension?
Verified by Dr. Bharat Agarwal, Consultant Internal Medicine and Dr. Akshay Chhallani, Consultant Critical Care Specialist & Medical Advisor, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure levels. It is a significant risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks,
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- Apollo Hospital Mumbai
- July 28, 2023
How can we prevent common monsoon diseases?
Verified by Dr. Vaishali Lokhande, Consultant Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Preventing monsoon diseases is crucial for safeguarding public health during the rainy season when various waterborne and vector-borne illnesses tend to surge. Implementing a comprehensive approach that combines personal and community-level measures can significantly reduce the risk of contracting these diseases. Here are
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- October 22, 2024
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- October 22, 2024
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- October 22, 2024
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- October 22, 2024
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