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Have You Heard of Three Parent In-Vitro Fertilization?
It is a hope for intended couples to have a genetically healthy baby. The three-parent IVF is an advanced technology in which the baby's mitochondrial DNA comes from a third party (Donor Egg). So, the treatment results in human offspring with three genetic parents called as a three-parent baby. The procedure is not currently approved for general use in any country. It has been legalised in the United Kingdom, (2015) only. More research is needed into a controversial fertility treatment, known as three-pa
Max Team In Infertility & IVF
May 11 , 2017 | 1 min read
Is My Child OVERWEIGHT?
1. How do I know if my child is overweight? Calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) can help us assess whether your child is overweight or obese. BMI can be calculated as follows; BMI = child's weight (kg)/ [child's height (metres)]2 For example 6 year old boy weighing 24 kg with a height of 110 cms. BMI= 22/ (1.1)2 = 22/1.21 = 19.8 kg/m2 As per the BMI chart below his, BMI is above 95 percentile, hence this boy is obese. 2. Is it good to know that my child is obese? Dr Vaishakhi Rusta
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology
May 11 , 2017 | 1 min read
How Safe Are Scans if You Have An Implanted Device or a Pacemaker?shalima
People with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are usually told that they can't get an MRI scan. The worry being that the powerful magnetic fields and radio waves used in the MRI scanners might fry the devices, induce a current in the pacemaker making the heart beat wildly or, in the case of ICDs, cause an unnecessary shock. Dr. Naveen Bhamri says, MRIs can be done safely if pacemakers and ICDs are temporarily reprogrammed so they don't react to an MRI's magnetic field. The
Dr. Naveen Bhamri In Cardiac Sciences
May 05 , 2017 | 2 min read
Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Sclerosis
In Multiple Sclerosis (MS) the central nervous system (CNS) is attacked by one's own immune system. It is responsible for damaging the brain and spinal cord. Dr Gaurav Dixit says that there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis, however, some treatments can speed up the recovery time period. How is Autologous Procedure used in Treatment of MS? BMT is a medical procedure that is done to replace the damaged bone marrow (spongy material inside our bones, containing stem cells) with healthy bone marrow cells.
Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant
May 03 , 2017 | 2 min read
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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
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
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
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 Nutrition And Dietetics
Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read
Lifestyle diseases can be a silent killer
Dr Sanjiv Bhambani says, he is often asked questions like “What are lifestyle diseases”? He says these diseases are primarily caused due to unhealthy eating, lack of exercises, sleepless nights, and frequent travelling. Perhaps, the diseases most commonly related to lifestyle are overweight, hypertension and diabetes. Are working women more vulnerable to lifestyle diseases? It is true that working women are more vulnerable to diabetes and hypertension than their male counterparts because of added res
Dr. Sanjiv Bhambani In Endocrinology & Diabetes
May 02 , 2017 | 1 min read
Facts and Myths About Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is an epidemic, with India being the third most obese country in the world. There are many physiological and psychological factors that contribute to obesity but are often misunderstood. No two people have the exact same metabolism and body type, thus what may work for some people may not work for others. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss surgery that gives patients a new lease of life. But like any surgery, there are several misconceptions that make people hesitant about talking to their doctor
Dr. P.K. Dewan In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic
May 01 , 2017 | 5 min read
How Can I Avoid Infections While On Anti-Cancer Treatment?
A patient while on an anticancer treatment especially chemotherapy is more prone to severe infections. However, most of the infections are preventable and treatable. Currently due to modern treatment, the deaths are very few for prevention simple hygiene and common sense is adequate. For treatment, it is important that patient reports the sign early so that treatment can be started early. Let us understand that most infections come from within the body especially the mouth, hands or skin, so keeping them
Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
May 01 , 2017 | 1 min read
How Can I Ease My Symptoms of Menopause?
Women usually have a low-calorie requirement than men but requirements for certain minerals and vitamins are much higher. The nutritional imbalances multiply more as women tend to miss meals or adopt the unhealthy lifestyle, which leaves her short on vital nutrients and feeling cranky, hungry and low on energy. The hormonal changes associated with menstruation , childbearing and menopause can lead to a higher risk of having anaemia, weakened bones, therefore you need to increase your intake of iron, calc
Max Team In Dietetics
Apr 28 , 2017 | 1 min read
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