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Aplastic Anemia is evident as infections and uncontrolled bleeding

Mar 28, 2016 | General

Aplastic anemia is a condition where the body fails to produce new blood cells. Aplastic anemia is a rare condition that can be found in people of any age. The symptoms of aplastic anemic include, fatigue, high rate of infections and uncontrolled bleeding. The common...

Brain Aneurysm: An impending risk for stroke and bleeding in brain

Mar 24, 2016 | Neuroscience

Brain aneurysm is a condition of the blood vessels in the brain. It appears as though berries are hanging on the stem. Brain aneurysm may lead to rapture and bleeding of the blood vessels causing hemorrhagic stroke. This condition requires urgent attention, as it is...

Myeloproliferative disorders (MPD)

Mar 19, 2016 | Cancer

Myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs) or myeloproliferative neoplasms (MNPs) are actually a collection of blood disorders. Myeloproliferative disorders are caused by mutations in bone marrow stem cells. As understood, the stem cells help in formation of different blood...

Coronary artery disease

Mar 15, 2016 | Heart

Accumulation of plaque or cholesterol deposits may lead to coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease is a condition where the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are damaged. Accumulation of plaque or cholesterol deposits is considered as the primary...

Memory Disorders Alzheimers

Mar 12, 2016 | Neuroscience

Loss of memory and retarded mental function Alzheimer's is a condition marked by loss of memory and retarded mental function. People with alzheimer's develop forgetfulness, and undergo dramatic personality changes. Alzheimer is the leading cause of dementia, which is...

Atrial Fibrillation: Complications addressed early may save lives

Mar 10, 2016 | Heart

Heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness may signal Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a condition of the heart characterized by rapid heart-beat with increased risk of stroke, heart failure and other complications. In this condition, the upper...

Leukemia is perfectly curable at the early stage

Mar 7, 2016 | Cancer

Yashoda Hospitals follows new and innovative methods in the treatment of Leukemia Leukemia is the cancer of the blood-forming tissues that includes bone marrow and lymphatic system. Adults and children are equally affected by Leukemia, which is seen as production of...

Life before, during and after heart transplant

Mar 5, 2016 | Heart

A heart transplant is a surgical procedure where the diseased heart is replaced by a healthy heart taken from the cadaver. Heart transplant is undertaken as the last course, only after all other treatments/ medications fail. Heart failure is the major factor that...

ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Mar 2, 2016 | Neuroscience

A motor neuron disease, also called as Lou Gehrig's disease, which is named after the famous baseball player. ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a nervous disorder that is marked by muscle weakness and physical dysfunction. ALS also has different names like, Lou...