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Understanding Liver Cancer: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies

Liver cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver. The liver, located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, is a vital organ that performs numerous essential functions, such as detoxifying harmful substances in the body, producing bile to help digest fats, and storing glycogen for energy. There are several types of liver cancer, but the most common is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which starts in the primary liver cells called hepatocytes. Other types include intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) and metastatic cancer deposits (that originate elsewhere and then spread to the liver).

Dr. Shahnawaz B. Kaloo In Interventional Radiology

Dec 17 , 2024 | 8 min read

Prostate Artery Embolisation (PAE): A Revolutionary Treatment for Enlarged Prostate

PAE is a minimally invasive procedure performed in an angiography suite equipped with advanced imaging technology. The key objective of PAE is to reduce the blood supply to the enlarged prostate, leading to its shrinkage and alleviating the associated symptoms.

Dr. Shahnawaz B. Kaloo In Radiology Interventional Radiology

Oct 12 , 2023 | 3 min read

Exploring TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization): Targeted Therapy for Intermediate-Stage Liver Cancer

Liver cancer (HCC) is graded into early, intermediate, and advanced stages. In the early stage of cancer, surgical excision or RFA (radiofrequency ablation) is often used. However, a majority of patients diagnosed with liver cancer are already in the intermediate or advanced stage of the disease at the time of first presentation. These patients are often treated with TACE or TARE.

Dr. Shahnawaz B. Kaloo In Interventional Radiology

Jun 28 , 2023 | 2 min read

TARE (Trans Arterial Radio Embolisation) or Y90 Treatment: Advanced Technique for Liver Cancer Management

TARE is recommended for treating intermediate and advanced stages of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC). TARE involves targeted deposition of the radioactive isotope Yttrium (Y90) deep inside the cancer by angiography. The deposited Y90 radioactive isotope emits gamma radiation, killing the cancer cells in its vicinity.

Dr. Shahnawaz B. Kaloo In Interventional Radiology

Jun 27 , 2023 | 3 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 3 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 3 min read

Arteriovenous Malformations

1) What is this condition? – overview of the various Abnormal meshwork of vessels connecting arteries with veins is called AVM or Arteriovenous malformations. It effects only 1% of population and a lot of time the people who have AVM do not have any symptoms and often get to know about this condition while getting treated for unrelated health issue. What are the causes of this condition?

Max Team In Interventional Radiology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 3 min read

Intervention radiology - A newer approach to diagnosis & treatment

How is Interventional Radiology Gaining Importance? The IR procedures are being used to diagnose and treat disease is all body parts. These are the minimally invasive procedures that are performed by expert imaging specialists by doing ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan and MRI.

Max Team In Radiology Interventional Radiology

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

Know about the minimally invasive treatment of fibroids!

Any women would get petrified when you mention that she has got fibroid tumors. More than 25% fibroids are symptomatic; therefore there is no reason to worry because the threat of malignancy is low.

Dr. Vivek Saxena In Radiology Interventional Radiology

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

Hemoptysis: Know the underlying causes of coughing up blood

Hemoptysis is when a patient coughs up blood or blood sputum from bronchi, larynx trachea or lungs. The most common underlying causes that can be detected with CT are:

Dr. Vivek Saxena In Radiology Interventional Radiology

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

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