by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 1, 2022
A haploidentical transplant is a type of allogeneic transplant used for the treatment of cancers. It uses healthy, blood-forming cells from a half-matched donor to replace the unhealthy ones. In a haploidentical transplant, the donor matches exactly half of your human...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 1, 2022
RapidArc radiotherapy is a type of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) used for the treatment of cancers of the prostate, lung, spine, brain, head, and neck. Before beginning treatment with RapidArc, 3D images of your anatomy are generated using CT and/or PET...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 1, 2022
Endovenous laser ablation therapy (EVLT) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses catheters, lasers, and ultrasound to treat varicose veins. This helps to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling, and irritation. EVLT procedure involves inserting a catheter into the...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 1, 2022
Bezoars are collections of nondigestible materials that often accumulate in the stomach. Trichobezoars (collections of hair), a type of Bezoar, are rare and are most commonly encountered in young female psychiatric patients. It is caused by the abnormal intake of hair...
by Sekhar Bonagiri | Jun 1, 2022
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) is an operation that removes the uterus (womb) and cervix using a small operating telescope called a laparoscope. The laparoscope is inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall to examine the pelvis/abdomen. The uterus...