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GI Cancers or Gastrointestinal cancers is a term used to refer to the group of cancers that affect the gastrointestinal tract of the body and other organs of the digestive system such as oesophagus, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, anus, liver, biliary system and the small intestine. GI cancers can affect both men and women. These […]
Varicose veins refer to enlarged and twisted veins in the leg, a condition that is often genetic and is made worse by excessive standing. How does this happen? Our legs contain a group of deep veins buried within their muscles and a group of superficial veins that run underneath the skin. When a weakness in […]
A heart attack is a serious health emergency that needs immediate medical attention. But, does it affect men and women differently? Anatomically, hearts may look the same; however, there are important physiological differences between those of men and women. When a heart attack occurs, these distinctions affect the resultant symptoms as well. For instance, research […]
Tuberculosis or TB is a contagious bacterial infection which primarily attacks the lungs or throat but can spread to other parts of the body such as brain and spine. This is caused by a type of bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis in the throat or lungs can prove fatal if not treated in time. In […]
It is a universally acknowledged fact that “Prevention is better than cure”. It’s an adage going around from time immemorial and there won’t be one doctor that would argue against this. A preventive health check-up is of utmost importance for maintaining good health. Especially in a post COVID-19 world where health check-ups will be paramount […]
Lumbar surgery or Laminectomy refers to any type of surgery in the lumbar spine, or lower back, between one or more of the lumbar vertebrae. The lumbar region of the spine, more commonly known as the lower back, consists of five vertebrae labeled L1 through L5. The lumbar region is situated between the thoracic, or […]