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Heart Diseases in Children

10 out of 1000 children are born with heart disease all over the world. These children have defect in the formation of heart in mother's womb. Cause of this problem is not well defined till date although some heart defects are inherited from parents. Some babies are born blue and some appear normal just after birth but disease manifests later on in these babies. IF BABY IS HAVING FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS THEN HE CAN HAVE HEART DISEASE: Difficulty in feeding Increased rate of breathing Poor weight gain F

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Jul 20 , 2015 | 1 min read

Heart Attack...You can save life

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Most of the people who develop heart disease have one or major risk factors that are within their power to change. These include smoking, high blood pressure, uncontrolled sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels and stress. These are definite to tackle these risk factor that you can include in your lifestyle if you are aware. Heart attack: The heart muscle requires a regular supply of oxygen and food. This is supply by blood carried by a n

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Sep 22 , 2015 | 2 min read

Fibroscan - A new and simple method for early diagnosis of liver disease

Liver disease is common in India. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, almost 32% of Indian population has liver problems. Continuing liver problem leads to liver fibrosis and Cirrhosis (liver does not function properly due to long term damage) which accounts for almost 200,000 deaths in India every year. Liver cirrhosis is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and 1/5th of the global deaths due to cirrhosis occur in India. The commonest cause for chronic liver disease is NAFLD (Non- Alcoh

Dr. Shanti Swaroop Dhar In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jul 15 , 2015 | 4 min read

Does Age Matter in Fertility and Pregnancy?

Menopause is a state when the ovaries stop producing eggs and reproductive hormones completely. Perimenopause is said to begin 13 years prior to the actual menopause due to the fluctuating reproductive hormones and occasional egg formation. So if the average age of menopause in India is 47years, perimenopause will start at 34-35 years for most women! Unfortunately, this is also the age where most of the urban girls are considering starting their families! Premature ovarian aging is, therefore, a cause for w

Max Team In Infertility & IVF

Apr 23 , 2015 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 min read

How to do self breast examination

Step1: Stand before a mirror. Clasp hands behind your head and press hands forward while watching closely the level of the nipples, any nipple retraction or dimpling of skin anywhere on the breast . Step2: Press hands firmly on hips and bow slightly towards the mirror as you pull your shoulders and elbows forward and look for the same things as in Step 1. Step3: Use fingers of your right hand to feel for any unusual lump. Step4: Repeat the exam on your right breast. Step5: Gently

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology

Aug 31 , 2015 | 1 min read

How to Diagnose Breast Cancer

Diagnosing Breast Cancer For an accurate diagnosis: Screening Mammogram: Regular mammograms after the age of 40 years reduces the risk by early detection of the disease. Breast Self-Examination: Helps you to be breast aware, best done every month, 4-5 days after your periods or on a fixed day if you are post menopausal. Clinical Breast Examination: Yearly visit to a Breast Surgeon for a thorough breast examination after the age of 40 years. Breast Ultrasound: Required sometimes. Self examination f

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology

Aug 31 , 2015 | 1 min read

Breast Cancer - Know the symptoms

Who is at risk? Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Risk increases with age with approximately 77% of women being over the age of 50 at the time of diagnosis. Risk doubles if there are first or second degree relatives with breast cancer. However, family history contributes to only 5 - 10% of breast cancers. Men are not completely immune to breast cancer and about 1% of all breast cancers are found in men. Other risk factors which are associated with breast cancer are: Early onset o

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology

Aug 31 , 2015 | 1 min read

Breastfeeding – beneficial for baby and mother

Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants, with a range of benefits for infants' health, growth, immunity, and development. The breast feeding is not only beneficial for the baby, but for the nursing mothers as well. Studies indicate that breastfeeding helps improve mothers' health. Following are some of the benefits of breast feeding based on the several studies and researches done - Benefits to the baby: Breastfeeding increases child's immunity to disease and infection:

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped)

Aug 01 , 2015 | 3 min read

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