Dr. A. C. Anand, President, Indian Society of Gastroenterology Introduction of a new magic drug Sofosbuvir for HCV infection at an affordable price has led to […]
5 Great Exercises You Can Do On Your Chair
Don’t have enough time to work out? Or too tired to work out after work? Long working hours and unhealthy eating habits are causing adverse […]
Common Water-borne Diseases to Watch Out for in Monsoon
Monsoon doesn’t just bring in greenery and relief from the scorching heat but also swarms of unwanted and harmful viruses that can infect people. There is […]
How Breast Cancer is Treated?
The earlier patient gets treatment, the better she become. But before making treatment decisions, one should research different options. Surgery for Breast Cancer The treatment […]
Hepatitis A: A Common Health Problem during Monsoon
Hepatitis means injury to the liver with inflammation to the liver cells caused by viruses and can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. There […]
Breast Cancer: Who Is At The Risk?
HOW IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR BREAST CANCER INHERITED? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes involved in cell growth, cell division, and repair damage to DNA. […]
Status of Breast Cancer and Related Tests
Blood Marker Tests – Protein Markers & Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) CA 15.3 -> Detects breast cancer CA 125 -> Breast cancer recurrence CEA -> […]
Hypertension at Work: What You Need to Know
Hypertension in the Workplace As the workplace becomes more demanding and highly competitive, organizations have started witnessing a new culture of employees being ‘always on’ […]
Diagnosis and Staging of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer accounts for 23% of all cancer cases and is the most common cause of cancer in women. A woman has a 13% lifetime […]
5 Great Tips for Malaria Prevention
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease, transmitted when a mosquito infected with the parasitic protozoa Plasmodium bites a person. While the mosquito remains unaffected by the […]
Simple Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
There are about 3000 species of mosquitoes in the world. In South-east Asia, India alone accounts for about 80% of all malaria cases. According to […]
How to Check for Breast Cancer at Home
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer affecting women worldwide. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment and improved outcomes. While […]