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Pancreatitis- Causes, Treatment & The Whipple Procedure

The Whipple procedure is one of the most common surgical treatment for curing pancreatic cancer. But before explaining about that- here is a look at what the pancreas does and all about pancreatitis. The pancreas, often referred to as the sleeping tiger, is an important organ and it has a lot of functions. It is […]

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Incisional Hernia- Causes & Complications

A bulge at the operated site, laxity of abdominal muscles, excess of fat in the abdominal wall or generalized distention, all these mean a ‘prominent belly’ for the patient. Incisional Hernia is a very important surgical entity that needs careful individualised assessment and management, says Consultant General Surgeon, Dr.G.Sivakumar, who explains in lucid terms all […]

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Computers & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- What’s The Connection?

CTS affects workers in many fields. It is common among draftsmen, meat cutters, secretaries, musicians, assembly-line workers, automotive repair workers, and many others. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common among computer keyboard users, it is observed. What Causes CTS? Eight bones in the wrist, called carpals form a tunnel-like structure. The median nerve travels from the […]

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The Right Way To Treat Your Child’s Common Cold

What you should and shouldn’t do when common cold attacks you.

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General Senior Citizens

This One Factor Puts Heart Patients At A Risk Of Early Death

A sample study of more than 13000 patients covering their physical health, psychological wellbeing, and their levels of anxiety and depression was studied by a group of researchers and the study published in the journal Heart had some crucial findings on the well being of their cardiac health. Read more about the research here.  The […]

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Health Facts: Understanding Cholesterol Levels

By Saila Sudha Cholesterol is a soft, fatty substance found in your body’s cells.  Cholesterol is transported through the bloodstream.  Cholesterol is transported to and from the cells by special carriers called Lipoproteins.  There are several kinds of Lipoproteins But the most important ones are: Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)  High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) […]

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Children

Keep Your Children Safe From The Toxic Effects Of Air Pollution

Useful tips to combat air pollution that affects children.

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Your Guide To Eating Healthy This Festive Season

 By Consultant Nutritionist and Dietitian Dharini Krishnan  India is soon going to be the global capital for Diabetes and Cardiac Disease and at the same time, India also celebrates the maximum number of festivals and occasions.  With Diwali, Ramzan, Christmas and New Year, people are in a celebrating mood. The celebration includes sweets and goodies. […]

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Dengue Fever & How It Impacts Your Platelet Levels

Know all about the platelet levels and what they actually mean.

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Women's Wellness

Obstetrical Ultrasound Scanning- Why Is it Done?

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Why are they preferred by OB-GYNs? Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays ). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show […]