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- The chill pill, IUD or just staying away… - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat is it that makes some couples yearn for the pitter patter of little feet, while others are not so keen on starting a family? It may be that career becomes a priority or a couple is constantly having to shift base and this type of relocation without supportive in-laws or help from other ...
Views: 676 - Shrink those fibroids, say no to pain - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviUterine fibroids is perhaps the most common tumor in women. Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma. They are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. Most women have no symptoms while others may have painful or heavy periods. If large enough, they may push on the bladder causing a ...
Views: 673 - Pediatric bone marrow transplant – what to look out for - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBone Marrow is a spongy tissue inside your bones. These make stem cells or young blood cells. The patient suffering from Leukemia and Thalasemmia are most commonly requires bone marrow transplant. But what about pediatric bone marrow transplant? The word pediatric is related to children. ...
Views: 659 - Is your child’s liver playing hide and seek? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviChronic liver diseases among children and infants are rising at a fast rate. Several pediatric liver disease conditions are precursors of adult disorders such as chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The key reason for this vast prevalence of liver diseases is the latency of ...
Views: 658 - Your child can be a self donor - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBone marrow is a spongy, fatty tissue present in our bones in immature form. It is responsible for creating red blood cells which carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, white blood cells which are responsible for fighting against infection and platelets which are responsible for the ...
Views: 647 - No alcohol but your liver’s complaining… - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviThe liver is the second largest organ in the body and plays a major role in bodily functions. It processes everything you drink and eat. The liver converts food and liquid into energy and nutrients for the body, filtering harmful food items. One such item is alcohol, which after moderate level ...
Views: 636 - The relation betweeen cramps and an ultrasound - uterine fibroids. - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviUterine fibroids are non-cancerous or benign tumors found in the female reproductive system located in the uterus. They are primarily made up of same smooth muscle tissues as the uterine wall. They grow in a single form or in clusters too. They range in different sizes and are found in the ...
Views: 624 - When the seat of creation only brings pain - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat Is a Hysterectomy? The uterus or the womb is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The uterine lining is the source of menstrual blood. A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. The surgery can be used to treat a number of chronic pain conditions and certain types of ...
Views: 624 - Leftover food belongs to the bin, not your stomach. - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviDiseases of the gastrointestinal diseases is known as gastrointestinal disease and it includes diseases of: oesophagus stomach small intestine large intestine rectum and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver gallbladder pancreas. Oesophageal diseases Oesophageal diseases ...
Views: 623 - Tried, tested, trusted and recommended for weight loss – bariatric surgery - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviA bariatric surgery is done for weight loss by restricting the amount of food in the stomach. The basic principle behind the bariatric surgery is to reduce the amount of food intake by reducing the size of the stomach. The bariatric surgery is the ultimate option when the patient has exhausted ...
Views: 622 - A suitable match – knowing about the donor before a liver transplant - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviA liver transplant is crucial in a condition where liver fails to carry out its functions normally. Also known as hepatic transplantation, where a surgery is carry out to remove the part of a liver or the entire liver. A donor living or deceased with the best match is tested and used for the ...
Views: 620 - Bone marrow is precious. Here's how to take care. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviTypes of Bone Marrow Transplant Bone marrow is a spongy, fatty tissue found in our bones. It is responsible for creating red blood cells which carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, white blood cells which are responsible for fighting against infection and finally, platelets which ...
Views: 617 - Your child can be a self donor - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBone marrow is a spongy, fatty tissue present in our bones in immature form. It is responsible for creating red blood cells which carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, white blood cells which are responsible for fighting against infection and platelets which are responsible for the ...
Views: 617 - Cosmetic surgery versus bariatric surgery - which is better for you? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBariatric surgery is different from Cosmetic surgery in many ways. Cosmetic surgery or liposuction is a procedure through which fat is removed from different parts of the body. It makes use of a suction device which is inserted through small incisions made on the desired part of the body. ...
Views: 616 - Liver disease possible among non-alcoholics too. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviLiver diseases / hepatic disease is a type of damage to the liver. There are more than a 100 different kinds of liver diseases. Symptoms may include jaundice and weight loss. Some of the most common liver diseases are: Fascioliasis Hepatitis Alcoholic liver diseases Fatty liver ...
Views: 606 - Bottled-water: Reliever of thirst or harbinger of cancer? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviIt is a known fact that water is the healthiest thing you can drink. But many people are not aware that now that there is a catch? Scientists suggest that drinking bottled-water might not be the best thing for you. But why do they suggest that? To understand that, we’ll have to dive into a ...
Views: 601 - Will someone from the family gift your child their liver? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviAllograft quite simply put means replacing a diseased liver with a healthy one from a donor. It’s a complex procedure which requires precision and meticulous, systematic steps and impeccable care of the donor organ. No wonder then, the liver transplant surgeon should have a proven record, and ...
Views: 597 - Baraitric surgery a boon for some. - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat is Bariatric Surgery? The Bariatric Surgery is a general surgery involving physical alteration to the stomach for people who have undergone many lifestyle changes and have used various medications for weight loss. The basic principle behind this surgery involves by reducing the size of ...
Views: 595 - Liver disease possible among non-alcoholics too. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviLiver diseases / hepatic disease is a type of damage to the liver. There are more than a 100 different kinds of liver diseases. Symptoms may include jaundice and weight loss. Some of the most common liver diseases are: 1.Fascioliasis 2.Hepatitis 3.Alcoholic liver diseases 4.Fatty liver ...
Views: 595 - Rejection of the liver - know the implications before the transplant - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat is liver transplant? Liver transplant is the replacement of the diseased liver with healthy liver from another individual. It is a valid treatment option for end stage liver disease and acute liver failure. In pediatric liver transplant there is replacement of diseased liver of a child. ...
Views: 594 - The long-lasting liver's secret: Live it up with fruit juices. - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWith one of my close friends losing their battle to alcoholic liver cirrhosis, I realized just how important, yet overlooked liver as an organ is, in our body. We, as human beings make sure to keep up with our exterior looks, worry about maintaining our figure and keeping our body clean. But ...
Views: 594 - Stomach infection? Your best bet for the bacteria – visit a gasteroenterologist. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviDiseases of the gastrointestinal diseases is known as gastrointestinal disease and it includes diseases of: 1. oesophagus 2. stomach 3. small intestine 4. large intestine 5. rectum and the accessory organs of digestion, the 1. liver 2. gallbladder 3. pancreas. Oesophageal ...
Views: 590 - When the parent is the partial match… - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBone marrow is a spongy tissue found inside of our bones; it has immature cells called stem cells. It is responsible for creating RBC, WBC, and platelets which are crucial components of blood. A bone marrow transplant is carried out to cure many diseases; it is a procedure to replace the faulty ...
Views: 587 - The longterm benefits of Bariatric Surgery - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviIn a world full of health conscious individuals, it is extremely important to put your best foot forward and take care of your physical health. This can often involve engaging in procedures that assist you in doing so, while simultaneously improving your appearance and treating the core issue of ...
Views: 586 - An exam we wish you always pass with flying colours – the one for breast cancer - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviThe breast is a modified skin appendage which is functional in females during lactation but is rudimentary in males. Cancer of breast is among the commonest human cancer throughout the world. Its incidence varies in different countries but is particularly high in developed countries.The ...
Views: 584 - Cancer check-ups in men: few. Cancer deaths: many. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviCancer is a group of diseases in which abnormal cell growth takes place with the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Not all tumors are cancerous, though. Benign tumors stay confined and do not spread to other parts of the body. Signs and symptoms include presence of a lump, ...
Views: 584 - The stomach saga when inflected by gastro… - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviThe Gastric part of the human body is vast thereby more and more succumbing to diseases. The diseases may vary from the part of the organ which is affected. Starting from the mouth till the rectum; the gastrointestinal diseases can affect organs such as the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, small ...
Views: 576 - No more of too much stomach. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat is Gastric Sleeve Surgery? Gastric Sleeve surgery or sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical weight-loss procedure in which the stomach is reduced to about 15% of its original size, by surgical removal of a large portion of the stomach along the greater curvature. The result is a sleeve or ...
Views: 573 - The perfect liver match for your child. - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviLiver transplant is conducted when the condition is severe or chronic, and all the other options have been exhausted. Patients with acute or chronic liver failure undergo this surgery. Fortunately, most of the surgeries have a high success rate. Many kids who undergo this surgery live a normal ...
Views: 570 - Complains of your liver…. - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviHepatitis B is a fatal and life threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis virus(HBV),which infects 300 million people worldwide.It is a contagious disease,whose severity ranges from mild illness to severe illness.Based on the severity of the illness, Hepatitis b ,can be classified into ...
Views: 566 - Don’t make your skin crawl, just keep away from the sun. - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviSkin cancer incidences are rising at a phenomenal rate owing to the depletion in the ozone layer during to global warming. A disease that pre-empts a serious concern, it is important that we know to it and nip the problem at the bud. The UV radiation from the sun is the predominant etiological ...
Views: 566 - Pouch, band, sleeve, surgery – what’s cosmetic, what’s bariatric surgery? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviMaintaining ideal weight is essential for good health. There are many illnesses associated with obesity like Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus. Some cases of obesity are due to improper diet habit and sedentary lifestyle, wherein the individual does not burn enough calories as much as one’s ...
Views: 564 - Curing cancer with bone marrow - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBlood cancer is the type of cancer that affects the blood cells producing tissues including bone marrow and the lymphatic system. It initiates in the soft tissue of the bone called the bone marrow. Since bone marrow is responsible for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and the ...
Views: 562 - Bone marrow transplants – offering hope to cancer and thalassemia patients - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhen 10 year old Kim was learning about blood and the circulatory system, she was unaware of the technological marvels that help save lives, where blood, stem cells or bone marrow can be taken from a healthy donor and inserted to someone whose cells are fighting deadly diseases such as cancers. ...
Views: 562 - A new you with sleeve gastrectomy - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviSleeve gastrectomy is a type of bariatric surgery. In the procedure of sleeve gastrectomy stomach is reduced to about 15% from its original price, it is done by removing a large portion of stomach with greater curvature that results in sleeve or tube like structure.The procedure is concerned ...
Views: 559 - What you need to know about Hepatitis B - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviHepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Hepatitis B is of two types- acute and chronic hepatitis. Most of the adults who get it for short time is called acute Hepatitis. While chronic hepatitis is for a longer duration. After some time, it can cause severe damage to the liver. So, it is ...
Views: 559 - Walk and run like never before-its your knee in its new avtar - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviKnee joint is one of the strongest and most essential of all the joints not only because it allows you to walk and run and jump all around but also because it functions as a hinge between the upper and the lower leg bone. Injuries and medical conditions such as arthritis often lead to wear and ...
Views: 553 - No alcohol, but what’s ailing your liver? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat is Cirrhosis? It is a consternation of several liver diseases typified by unusual functioning of the liver. The diseases thus tend to damage and eliminate liver which results in inflammation.The cells which aren't eliminated proliferate so as to make up for the damaged cells.This ...
Views: 550 - More green and digestion goes on smoothly - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviThe functioning of our digestive system affects our body on the whole and has a great impact on our daily life. A digestive disorder in that case is to be treated properly or might have extreme consequences in the long run. Here, we have five of those digestive disorders pinned down which you ...
Views: 549 - Digging deep-right to the bone marrow. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat Is a Bone Marrow Transplant? A bone marrow transplant is a restorative methodology performed to supplant bone marrow that has been harmed or pulverized by illness, contamination, or chemotherapy. This methodology includes transplanting blood foundational micro-organisms, which go deep ...
Views: 546 - Liver failure – it can’t be taken lightly - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviA life threatening condition that it is, demanding urgent medical attention, liver failure accounts for about 1 million cases per year in India. The prime culprit for this fatal disease is sought to be alcohol consumption. True to a certain degree, most people would be astonished that alcoholism ...
Views: 541 - Bariatric or cosmetic surgery : choose the right option for you - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviKeeping the body fit and fine is what every person desires. These days everyone is under the grip of obesity. We call fat people - obese. But do you know what is obesity? A person is obese only if his/her Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30 or more. One can define BMI as a measure of your weight to ...
Views: 536 - Benefitting from Bariatric Surgery: Reduced hypertension is the result - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviKeeping the body fit and fine is what every human wants. These days everyone is under the grip of obesity. We call fat people as obese. But do you know what is obesity? A person is obese if his/her Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30 or more. One can define BMI as a measure of your weight to the ...
Views: 536 - Lose weight, the bariatric way. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is performed on people who have obesity. It is performed by a specialised bariatric surgeon. Weight loss is achieved by reducing the size of the stomach with : 1. a gastric band 2. removal of a portion of the stomach (sleeve gastrectomy or ...
Views: 524 - Donating liver – don’t let the risks stop you - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviA donation is the most respectable thing in the world. When it comes to organ donation, you can become the god for someone’s family. By donating an organ, you not only save the life of a person but also reduces the problem faced by the patient’s family. These days living donations are also on ...
Views: 523 - Let someone claim your liver and bless you for it. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWould you give your liver like you would readily donate your old clothes, books or generously part with food? Certainly not! (Even if the best hepatologist in Mumbai would reassure you!) It’s not something you can buy and just discard or sell on a whim. But you could donate it to someone who ...
Views: 523 - Shrink those fibroids, say no to pain. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviUterine fibroids is perhaps the most common tumor in women. Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma. They are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. Most women have no symptoms while others may have painful or heavy periods. If large enough, they may push on the bladder causing ...
Views: 523 - Unclogging life- Coronary Angioplasty for clogged arteries - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat is Coronary Angioplasty? Is it performed only for the heart? Coronary Angioplasty is a non surgical procedure that is aimed at widening the clogged arteries. This medical procedure is done for many other arteries too but as the name suggest, “coronary” angioplasty is done specifically ...
Views: 522 - When bone marrow transplant is like the ray of sunshine… - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviBone marrow as the term somewhat explains is the spongy tissue inside few bones, such as the hip and thigh. It contains immature cells, called stem cells. The stem cells can develop into red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body, white blood cells, which fight infections, and ...
Views: 522 - A sleeve for your intestine / Make your intestine wear a sleeve to look fit and fine. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviWhat is Bariatic Surgery? Bariatic Surgery or weight loss surgery includes a variety of procedures performed on people suffering from obesity. The size of the stomach is reduced through one of the following techniques: 1.With a gastric band (tying a band around the stomach to reduce its ...
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