Why do I have PCOD?
Polycystic ovarian Disease (PCOD) is considered to be the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age.…
Modern Women & Infertility: The Real Picture
Pallavi Gupta, a senior executive in an international bank, is a 35 year-old ambitious woman who worked hard…
Is Chronic Diarrhoea Keeping You Away From Work?
Last night instead of sleeping in your bed, you frequently visited toilet. Even during the day you can…
Cataract Surgery in India – Procedure, Hospitals & Cost
Cataract cannot be treated with any medicine, eye drops or laser. The only guaranteed treatment of cataract is…
Chest Pain – Heart Attack Or Something Else?
That dull, burning sensation in the chest that doesn’t seem to be going away, or is getting worse…
CABG: Most Common Open Heart Surgery
Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is the most common open-heart surgery known by the doctors today. People who…
PTCA To Open Coronary Artery Blockages
What is percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty? Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that opens…
CT Angiography: Screening for Heart Disease
What is CT angiography? A computed tomography (CT) angiogram is an imaging test to view arteries that supply blood…
Post Open Heart Surgery Concerns
Bypass or Open Heart Surgery is one of the major operations that are generally performed in the human…
PCNL – Keyhole Surgery for Kidney Stones
What is percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)? The term ‘percutaneous’ refers to ‘through the skin’ and ‘nephrolithotomy’ means ‘taking stones out…
Gallstones: Risk Factors Explained
Gallstones are usually made of cholesterol and are formed in the gallbladder. Four out of five gallstones are…
Gall Bladder Stones: One-Day Hospitalization Surgery
What is cholecystectomy? Treatment for gall bladder stones (or gall stones) involves either medication to dissolve gallstones or…
India & Eye care
If we ask how many times you have consciously thought about the wellbeing of your eyes – the…
Treating Retinal Detachment via Laser Treatment
What is retinal detachment? Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that occurs when the retina, the part of…
6 Ways to Lower the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Unfortunately, it is easy to consider cardiovascular disease and stroke an inevitable part of ageing. They are, after all,…
Eye Self Assessment Test
Take this short questionnaire, self assessment test, to evaluate the state of your eye health. Please note this…
Understanding the Heart’s Function
The Heart: Anatomy The heart is a muscle that pumps blood continuously to the rest of the body.…
Mr. Sukhwant Sethi, a cancer survivor talks about his battle with cancer on World Cancer Day 2014
Mr. Sukhwant Sethi, a cancer survivor talks about his battle with cancer on World Cancer Day 2014.
Vaccination Plan for your Child
In India, most of the Vaccinations are mandatory barring a few optional ones. Parents and doctors can discuss…
Uterine Cancer: Ladies, Stay Cautious
Uterus is an important female reproductive organ. It consists of three parts – Fundus, Corpus, and the Cervix.…