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Mobility after scoliosis correction
Mobility after scoliosis correction Spinal Fusion surgery by default is meant to take away the mobility in exchange for a better position or stability of the spine. The fused part of the spine cannot be expected to be mobile. However, there are various ways to preserve spinal mobility in children affected by scoliosis. The scoliosis deformity surgeries have advanced significantly. The major mobile parts of
Risks associated with Spinal Decompression Surgery
Risks associated with Spinal Decompression Surgery All surgical risks are mainly dependent on three factors – the medical condition of patient, the severity of the disease, and the procedure being performed. Each of these factors attribute to varying degrees of risks, which are unique to every patient. The risks of spinal decompression surgery can also be understood better if we look at them in three separate parts – the risk of anaesthesia, the risks associated with the procedure being performed and the risks associated with comorbidities. The anaesthetic risk is
Hepatitis: Elimination through Education
Hepatitis: Elimination through Education Hepatitis is defined as an inflammation of the liver, which in most cases is caused by hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D and E among other factors. According to World Health Organisation, there are 325 million people who are suffering from hepatitis B and C with over 1.3 million fatalities annually
Cervical Cancer – Frequently Asked Questions
Cervical Cancer – Frequently Asked Questions What happens to your body when you have cervical cancer? Many women with cervical cancer don’t realize they have the disease early on, because it usually doesn’t cause symptoms if the cervical cancer is in early stage. Sometimes women may experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, postictal bleeding (bleeding after sexual
Paediatric Oncology
Paediatric Oncology What is Paediatric Oncology? Paediatric Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with cancers in babies, children and teenagers. As with adult cancers, there are many different types of paediatric cancers, requiring different courses of treatments. Children’s growth, development, dynamic nutritional status and immature organ function requires dose precision and monitoring for
Ovarian cancer – Frequently Asked Questions II
Ovarian cancer – Frequently Asked Questions II Who is at high risk for ovarian cancer? Age Older women have a higher risk for ovarian cancer than younger women. Ovarian cancer usually occurs after menopause, although it can develop in women of all ages. Most women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are older than age 55. Family
Ovarian cancer – Frequently Asked Questions I
Ovarian cancer – Frequently Asked Questions I What is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. The female reproductive system contains two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus.The ovaries — each about the size of an almond — produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones
Urologic Cancers
Urologic Cancers What is urologic cancer? Urologic cancers affect the organs of the male and female urinary system and the male reproductive system. What is genitourinary oncology? Genitourinary Oncology affects the male reproductive organs, as well as the urinary systems in both men and women. Types Prostate cancer Prostate cancer is one of the most
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer What is lung cancer? Lung cancer begins in the lungs and may spread to lymph nodes or other organs in the body, such as the brain. Cancer from other organs also may spread to the lungs. How does lung cancer start? Lung cancer begins in the lungs and may spread to lymph nodes
Diabetes – Obesity & Bariatric Surgery
Diabetes – Obesity & Bariatric Surgery How does Obesity lead to Type II Diabetes? Obesity contributes to development of diabetes by causing insulin resistance and producing a state of chronic inflammation. The inflammatory state is produced by cytokines (type of hormone) produced by the excessive number of fat cells (adipose tissue) in Obese individuals present