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A new ray of hope in Pacing- Introducing “Leadless Pacemaker”
You must know that pacemakers are surgically implanted devices that generate electrical impulses to treat irregular or stalled heart beats. More than 1 million people across the world are implanted with pacemakers each year. We introduce a new pacemaker "Micra"- an inch-long device that does not require the use of wired leads in order to provide an electrical connection between the pulse-generating device and heart. Traditional Pacemaker v/s Micra In a conventional single chamber pacemaker, the leads
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences
Aug 29 , 2016 | 4 min read
What is Jaundice and How to Self Care in Jaundice?
What is Jaundice? Jaundice is primarily an excessive accumulation of a pigment called bilirubin. This pigment is formed due to disintegration of dead red blood cells. Normally, this pigment is excreted in our intestines; however, if you are suffering from liver diseases or obstruction to passage of bile, bilirubin accumulates in the blood and causes Jaundice. One vulnerable symptom of Jaundice that creates panic in the mind of several patients is yellowing of eyes and skin. Causes There can be many
Dr. Deepak Lahoti In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Aug 19 , 2016 | 3 min read
Clearing the Air on Flu
Q. We have heard a lot about flu from media, is it same as cold? Though both flu and common cold are respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Influenza or "the flu" develops when a flu virus infects the respiratory system including your nose, throat, air way tubes, and sometimes the lungs. However, a cold virus usually infects the upper respiratory tract primarily your nose and throat. Flu can cause a severe illness as compared to common cold. It can also bring fever, exhaustion, b
Dr. Shyam Kukreja In Paediatrics (Ped)
Jul 28 , 2016 | 4 min read
How To Lower LDL Cholesterol Without Medication
Cholesterol is actually a waxy substance that is produced by liver and is required to make Vitamin D in the body. Though it plays a vital role in how every cell works but too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of getting cardiovascular diseases. Surprisingly, you just discovered that you have high cholesterol and you require helpful tips to maintain your cholesterol levels. To avoid heart attack , it is vital to strive for LDL levels of 100 and below, but a drop to 80 and lower may be even
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences
Jun 09 , 2016 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 min read
Eye fluid or conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection affecting many. Conjunctivitis is usually viral and may have superadded bacterial or allergic eye disease.
Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Jul 26 , 2023 | 1 min read
Cholesterol-Take in or Take Out
You just had your cholesterol test done last week and wondering what are your results going to be? Whether the numbers would be high enough to go for a treatment. Or what should be the ideal number for you to avoid treatment? We all want a heart-healthy lifestyle and that can be ensured if we keep a regular check on our levels of cholesterol. There are two types of Cholesterol: Good cholesterol aka high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and Bad cholesterol aka low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL may lower the risk o
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences
Mar 22 , 2016 | 2 min read
Why Women are Different from Men at Heart-Even Electrically
Electrical Explanation for Gender Differences The fact that heart of a woman is electrically wired differently from men should come as no surprise. The development of every part of the body is determined genetically, and modified by the sex hormones. The heart works through an electrical system that we can measure on the surface with the ECG. Women Have a Faster Baseline Heart Rate than Men On an average, women tend to have a faster baseline heart rate than men. This difference is seen in girls, as
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences
Jun 10 , 2015 | 2 min read
Diet and Kidney Stones
The incidence of urolithiasis ( kidney and ureteric stones ) is on the rise in few states of India. This problem usually affects the young population.
Dr. Pawan Kesarwani In Urology Nutrition And Dietetics
Apr 10 , 2015 | 3 min read
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY: INVESTMENT FOR FUTURE
Over the three decades, India has seen a significant rise in obesity from – being on 19th position to ranking 3rd in 2017. The survey highlights that urban population is more prone to obesity as compared to their rural counterparts. Rapid urbanization along with rising income and sedentary lifestyles have all been associated with rising levels of obesity and childhood obesity.
Dr. P.K. Dewan In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic
Nov 16 , 2020 | 1 min read
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