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All you need to know about Liver Transplantation
Liver transplantation is a surgical procedure to replace diseased liver with a whole or partial healthy liver. Healthy liver can be obtained from three kinds of donors - Brain dead donor (Cadaver), and living donor. Liver is considered as the power house of the human...
Are all tumors of kidney cancerous?
Kidney cancer originates in the kidneys. Kidneys filter the blood and remove waste products from the body. Kidneys also help in regulation of electrolytes, acid-base balance, and blood pressure. Kidneys excrete urine into the uterus, which empties into the bladder....
How can one survive liver cancer ?
Liver cancer begins in the cells of the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma. When the cancer develops in the other parts of the body and spreads to the liver it is called metastatic cancer. Liver is the second largest organ of the...
Leukemia or Blood Cancer Early detection and the right treatment can save lives
Leukemia is commonly called as blood cancer. It is actually the cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Leukemia is seen in adults as well as children. In leukemia patients, the bone marrow produces abnormal...
Drop in Platelets count is a cause of concern
Proper diagnosis is the only safeguard for a healthy life. There is increasing incidence of dengue, malaria and viral fevers due to changes in the environment. This condition has lead to fall in platelets count in the affected. The questions posed include, what are...
Cervical Cancer, a Leading Cause of Cancer Mortality Among Women
Cervix is located between the vagina and uterus. Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered as the primary cause for cervical cancer. However, it is not a rule that all women with HPV will develop cervical cancer....
Pancreatitis: Severe or chronic cases are life-threatening
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreas is a flat and long gland situated behind the stomach. It produces different enzymes to help the digestion process. Pancreas produces the hormone, insulin that helps to regulate sugar (glucose) in the blood....
Brain Tumour Severe headache, blurred vision and loss of sensation may be a sign of brain tumour
Brain tumour occurs due to the growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Brain tumours may be benign (noncancerous), and malignant (cancerous). Brain tumours can originate in the brain. Primary brain tumours originate in the brain, while secondary brain tumours originate...
Liver transplants accord a new lease of life
Latest treatments and procedures of liver diseases Liver is one of the biggest organs, and constitutes the largest gland in the body. Its size also speaks about its vital role, and its need for continuous blood supply.. The liver's reddish colour owes itself to its...
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