Chemotherapy is a recognized treatment for different types of cancer, of breast, colon, lungs, bladder, colorectal, stomach, germ cell, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin diseases. In chemotherapy, chemicals or drugs are used to destroy the cancer cells. Chemotherapy stops and slows the growth of cancer cells. As it treats all cells that divide quickly, chemotherapy also harms […]
Read MorePainful urination or frequent urination may be a sign of urinary tract infections. A urinary tract infection is caused by the microorganisms, mostly bacteria and is commonly seen more in women. Urinary tract infections (UTI) may affect any part of the urinary system. It includes kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. When UTI affects the lower […]
Read MoreToday, technology has become an integral part of our life. We are dependent on technology to fulfill our day-to-day needs and requirements. Technology touches our lives every minute, while we are awake as well as asleep. Technology has its positive and negative impact on all age groups. Sensible and discreet use of technology helps to […]
Read MoreBuerger’s disease is characterized by blood vessel inflammation, and blood clots that may block the flow of blood in arteries and veins of arms and legs. The fall-out of buerger’s disease is seen as infection and gangrene. Smoking and tobacco use are considered as primary causes for buerger’s disease. In the extreme cases of buerger’s […]
Read MoreWhen Sheetal Verma purchased a two-wheeler an year ago, she was more than excited about it. However, as weeks and months passed, her joy and excitement gradually waned away, as the bumps and pot-holes on the roads have taken their toll on her health with back pain, spine and neck injuries ruining her general health […]
Read MoreMyelopathy is a nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord. It is seen as Cervical myelopathy (compression of the spinal cord in the neck), Lumbar myelopathy (nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord in the lower spine) and Thoracic myelopathy (nervous disorder that affects the spinal cord in the middle thoracic spine region). […]
Read MoreHepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver and causes inflammation. Hepatitis C continues to exist, with the patient unaware of its existence. It is only after decades that it may be detected during routine medical tests. Hepatitis C spreads through contaminated blood, and needles shared during drug abuse. CAUSES During transfusion or injection […]
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