Health

Vaccination conventionally has been with a syringe and a needle as the commonest practice as we all do it on a daily basis. The component of needle fear among children is very common with some studies mentioning as high as 68% in children which decreases with age as is generally observed. To address this problem of needle fear and also …

Lung cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. Its most common cause of death due to cancer worldwide. Most patients have history of smoking or tobacco chewing. But some patients do not have consumption of tobacco, these may be related to air pollution or passive smoking. The most common treatment ranges from chemotherapy, radiation, TKI …

Dr Shruthi Reddy, Consultant Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Liver Transplant Surgeon at Sakra World Hospital A year ago, 50-year-old Santhosh (name changed), a farmer from Bangalore was diagnosed with a 16cm large cancerous tumour in his liver. The characteristics of the tumor were peculiar. It nearly replaced the entire right lobe that constitutes 80% of a normal liver, involved all the …

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the breathing tubes, which can cause symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. As the airways are under bronchospasm, coughing out mucus becomes difficult leading to further accumulation of the mucus and thus secondary bacterial infections. Treatment for asthma involves acute medical management and long-term management …

FARIDABAD / May 18, 2023: Psychological stress has emerged as the leading cause of hypertension in India, with cases of stress-induced high blood pressure doubling over the last 10 years, doctors of Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector-8, Faridabad, have said. “Hypertension has become a very common problem in recent years due to day-to-day psychological stress, especially among corporate workers and entrepreneurs. Today, …

For most young athletes, sport is a significant part of identity at a time when identity formation is a crucial developmental process Minimally invasive Approach to Treat Sports Injuries, helps Sport athletes early return Patients have witnessed much improved outcomes, less pain, less swelling and less muscle wasting, plus an early return to work or sport using Internal Brace, Technology …

The incidence of hypertensive disorders is rising among pregnant women, posing significant risks to both mothers and their unborn children, Dr. Vidya Bhat, Bengaluru’s top gynaecologist, has said. Said Dr Vidya Bhat, Medical Director, RadhaKrishna Multispeciality Hospital, Bengaluru: “About 7–15% of all pregnancies are affected by hypertensive disorders, accounting for a significant portion of antenatal admissions. Gestational hypertension or chronic hypertension …

We are all plugged in all the time, pushing our senses to the limit, in an effort to survive in a demanding, stressful, and ever-changing world. Perhaps the most important of our sensory capabilities, listening helps orient us to the environment and serves as a means of communication between individuals. Listening happens at home, during the commute, and at the …

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Having said that, many cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively. An intracranial tumour, also known as a brain tumour, is an abnormal mass of tissue in which cells proliferate and reproduce out of control, appearing to be unaffected by the systems that regulate normal cells. Types of Brain …

A period is never an easy experience. If you do not have cramps, you are probably trying to protect yourself during your heavier days. Some women are only able to use a pad or a tampon, while others have to double up, changing them frequently. If you have to deal with this every month, you probably want to know if …