What is septic arthritis? Septic arthritis, also known as infectious or bacterial or pyogenic arthritis, refers to the inflammation of a joint due to bacterial infection. The most common joints affected by the disorder are the knee and hip. Infants…
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Cervical Cancer: Symptoms and Risks
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According to a top gynae oncologist in India who has provided cervical cancer treatment to over 10,000 women, Cervical Cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina….
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Kathy Melillo is a 50-year-old wife and mother of two beautiful daughters. She was living on a military base in Misawa, Japan at the time she found out about her disease. Symptoms she was experiencing were repeated sinus infections and…
Chronic Leukaemias: CML, CLL, VTE
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Any blood forming cells or lymphoid cells inside our body can turn into a leukaemia cell. Once this change has taken place, the leukaemia cells are not able to go through their normal process of maturing. They might reproduce too…
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Survivor story: Hope Beyond The first time the doctor told me I had breast cancer, it was all I could think of for the next few weeks. Why did it happen? Why me? What will happen next? Then, one night,…
Reiters Syndrome aka Reactive Arthritis
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What is Reiter’s syndrome? Reiter’s syndrome, or reactive arthritis or Fiessinger-Leroy disease, is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, and redness in the joints. It most commonly involves the joints of the spine and the sacroiliac joint areas…
Importance of Checking for Breast Lumps
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What is a breast lump? A breast lump is a swelling, bulge or protuberance in the breast that feels different from the surrounding breast tissue. Breast lumps or any change in the normal appearance and feel of your breasts may…
Treating Obesity in India
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What is obesity? Being overweight or obese is defined as having an abnormal level of fat accumulation in the body that may impair normal health. Body mass index (BMI) (person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height…
Don’t Miss These Pre-Pregnancy Tests
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Pregnancy tests are an important part of pre-pregnancy care as an apparently healthy-looking woman may carry diseases that do not cause symptoms, but can pose risks to her and her future baby if left untreated. Common Pre-Pregnancy Tests It is…
Growth chart of a healthy baby
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Even though each child develops differently, the variations in certain development denominators may often be a cause for concern. The best way to steer clear of any possible trouble is to monitor a baby’s developmental milestones and take the precautionary…
Worst Foods That Cause Constipation
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Do you feel bloated and uncomfortable? If yes, then this article is for you. Constipation is a common problem where people find it difficult to have regular bowel movements. The main reason behind this condition is due to the intake…
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Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the breast tissue. It is the most common cancer among women all over the world, with an estimated 1.67 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2012 (25% of all…
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Ray of Hope for Childless Couples: New Delhi, May 08, 2015: Jaya Bachchan, MP Rajya Sabha, today inaugurated Southend Fertility & IVF, which has tied up with the Saket City Hospital to facilitate better access to fertility treatment. She said that she…
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When one thinks of a hospital visit, it is normal to panic. Especially at times when the visit is regarding surgery or an operation, the fear is heightened. So what is required is a friendly approach to address this sensation.Fortunately,…
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I wanted to pen down my thoughts and views on something I strongly believe in while going through this phase of new motherhood… People have told me pregnancy is a beautiful journey. But I would beg to modify. In my opinion,…
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day (WAAD)
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Autoimmune Arthritis refers to autoimmune, inflammatory diseases that heavily involve the joints, but also affect tissues and organs. While there are over 80 autoimmune diseases, only some include symptoms of arthritis, which makes them unique. Unlike the more commonly…
Causes and Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancers
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Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancers are identified by the area in which they begin. They affect the oral cavity, salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx and lymph nodes in the neck. They begin in the squamous…
4 Types of Ambulance – Which.. When.. How..?
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Types of Ambulance – We have all seen ambulances racing down the street with their lights and sirens blazing and we all know that these emergency vehicles are very important in saving the lives of those patients who are in…
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The Indian youth is so caught up in their day-to-day lives. Figuring out their lives – the right college, the right job, the right relationship – that we forget to focus on our bodies – our health. The human body…
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Heart Check Up – Keeping a healthy heart and preventing coronary artery disease or cardiovascular disease requires managing the risk factors that cause the disorder. Risk factors for heart disease include high cholesterol, high blood glucose, high blood pressure, family…