Myth 1: Every person with raised PSA level has prostate cancer Fact: PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) is a protein that is normally produced from the prostate gland in small quantities. It helps in the ... read more
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious contagious disease that affects almost all parts of the human body. As of 2018, India has the undesirable distinction of having the most number of TB patients in ... read more
The changing lifestyle seems to have had an effect on most of our organs including our spine. Around 70-80% of the population at least once in their lifetime have suffered from some form of spinal problem, ... read more
Vitiligo is an acquired disorder of depigmentation characterized by white macules and patches on various parts of the body reflecting selective melanocyte destruction. This condition affects all races ... read more
The different options available for patients of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) include dialysis (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) or kidney transplantation. Dialysis helps to remove the excess waste ... read more
What is the Laparoscopic or Key Hole Surgery? It is the surgery performed by using the latest technology where instead of big cut on belly or chest, the surgery is performed using small cuts popularly ... read more
Psoriasis is a common inflammatory disorder of the skin. It is an immune-mediated genetically determined skin disorder which affects the skin, nails as well as joints and has various systemic associations. ... read more
Alcohol-related liver disease is a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol, but symptoms usually only show when the organ has been severely damaged. It’s important to recognize these signs as repeated ... read more
लीवर हमारे शरीर के सबसे बड़े एवं सबसे व्यस्त अंगों में से एक है जो कई सारी शारीरिक एवं रासायनिक प्रक्रियाओं में शामिल होता है| लीवर के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण कार्यों में से एक है| शरीर में बनें जहरीले अपशिष्ट ... read more
HCC arises from liver cells, generally in the background of cirrhosis (90% of cases). HBV or HCV infection is present in 80% of cases. The other causative factors are alcohol intake, cigarette smoking, ... read more
The health effects of breastfeeding are well recognized and apply to mothers and children. Though it is most apparent during infancy, these benefits have enduring effects that promote optimal health ... read more
Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby. However, many mothers get conflicting advice and often wonder if their breast milk production is sufficient for their young ones or is breast milk really ... read more
