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How to diagnose and treat Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is characterized by the overgrowth of plasma cells in the bone marrow. These plasma cells crowd out the normal blood-forming cells. The plasma cells help in producing antibodies, and in fighting infections. The treatment of multiple myeloma is based...
Lung cancer causes more deaths than colon, prostate, ovarian and breast cancers put together
Lung cancer originates in the lungs. Smoking is considered as the possible reason for lung cancer. The nicotine and tar that are present in tobacco are considered to cause cancer. When one smoke, the nicotine and tar remain in the lungs as residue, over a period of...
Breast Cancer: Being aware is the key to survival
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women, across the world. Even though it can occur in men also, its incidence is higher in women only. Breast cancer may arise in the epithelial lining of the milk ducts. The cancer awareness programs have helped...
How to treat Brain Hemorrhage immediately?
Brain hemorrhage, also called as intracranial hematoma is a condition marked by blood vessel rapture within the brain. The blood coming out of the ruptured blood vessel forms a layer between the skull and the brain. The collection of blood compresses the brain tissue,...
Throat Cancer: A sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and lump in the throat may be a sign of throat cancer
Cancerous tumors can develop anywhere in the body. When these tumors develop in the throat, voice box or tonsils, it is referred to as throat cancer. Throat cancer usually develops in the flat cells that line the inside of the throat. The voice box or tonsils may also...
Prevention is better than cure Life Check-up
It is true that, our health decides whether we are living or existing. No matter how wealthy we may be, if we are not healthy, we can cherish nothing in our life. In the fast pace of the modern life, health has been a major issue of concern. With the growth of...
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) A common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the reduced blood flow in the limbs due to narrowed arteries. This disease is marked by mild to severe pain of the legs, while walking (claudication). Peripheral artery disease may be a sign of accumulation of fatty deposits in the...
Yashoda Hospitals Sports Check-up
Sports and games have become integral to regular life activities. Both, children and adults need to undergo specific and specialized check-ups before they are declared fit for a sporting activity. Amateur as well as professional sportsmen have to undergo checks to...
Pancreatic Cancer: Delayed or poor prognosis is the leading cause of cancer death
Pancreas is part of the endocrine and exocrine system of the human body. Pancreas performs a dual function, endocrinal and exocrinal. Pancreas has a two-way role, maintain the body's glucose balance, and produce hormones (insulin and glucagon) that regulate the...