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Syncope or fainting attack -do always need a treatment?

Syncope is defined as transient loss of consciousness lasting for seconds to a few minutes with complete recovery. Only 70% of the fainting attacks are diagnosed despite thorough investigation. Out of these, 60% are due to vasovagal reflex, 30% are due to heart disorders and rest because of other reasons. Vasovagal reflex is the most common cause of syncope, or in general terms is described as fainting attack by most of the patients. It can occur in any age group. They are usually precipitated by prolong

Dr. Arun Kumar Gupta In Cardiac Sciences

Oct 19 , 2015 | 2 min read

Providing care with world-class treatment

The doctors in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Disease Management Groups work as a team towards the well-being of the patients in a professional, empathetic and friendly manner. Read more about the treatment Cancer is treated predominantly by the means of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. These modalities, in isolation, fail to produce the desired results. Multimodal treatment is the need of the hour for a patient with cancer. It is only when the experts in the fields of surgical, radiation and me

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology

Oct 18 , 2015 | 1 min read

Power food: Key to healthy living

Power foods contain some 'magical nutrients' which are essential for a woman's good health . You get them from fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc. The secret to youthful skin, healthy bones and prevention of diseases can be found in your kitchen. Even if you are diligent about your diet, you're likely to fall short of some vital nutrients called the micronutrients and antioxidants. Here's a quick guide to a list of super foods: YOGURT A bowl or two daily is excellent for your digestive system as yog

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Oct 16 , 2015 | 1 min read

Screening can reduce the chances of cancer

Cancer is a disease of cells in the body. Different parts of the body such as organs, bones, muscles, skin and blood are made up of different specialised cells. All cells have a centre called a nucleus, which contains genes made from DNA. The genes control the functions of the cell. There are various types of cells in the body and different types of cancer arise from different types of cells. One thing that is common in all types of cancer is that the cancer cells are abnormal and multiply uncontrollably

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Breast Cancer

Oct 15 , 2015 | 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

Recognize and Prevent the Stroke!

STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY WITH SWIFT, SPECIALISED TREATMENT VITAL TO A GOOD RECOVERY Sroke is an important cause of death and disability worldwide. According to WHO statistics, stroke is the third most common cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Stroke is an emergency. Don't wait for the symptoms to recover as they more commonly progress. And like a heart attack, every minute after the onset of stroke counts. The most common kind of stroke, ischemic stroke, due to a brain clot can be treat

Max Team In Neuro Oncology

Oct 15 , 2015 | 1 min read

Beware! Obesity Affects Pregnancy

Being obese during pregnancy can have a major impact on you and your baby's health. Find out what you can do for a healthy pregnancy Men and women may individually have risk factors that can contribute to infertility. These risk factors can be genetic, environmental, or related to lifestyle. One of the most common and well-documented risk factors for infertility in both men and women is obesity.

Dr. Luna Pant In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Oct 13 , 2015 | 2 min read

Key hole spine surgery has undergone huge evolution

MYTH: Spine Surgery is a failure. FACT: Spine surgery has a success rate of 92-95 percent. Spine surgery should only be done when the patient's symptoms matches the MRI reports. At times, patients have symptoms related to a particular nerve but the MRI shows a disc bulge; in such situations, one must consider prolonged conservative trial instead of advising surgery only on the basis of MRI findings. Patients suffering from disc/spine related pain for the first time should always go for conservative trea

Max Team In Neuro Oncology

Oct 13 , 2015 | 1 min read

Heart Attack? - identify in time to save a life!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Most 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. It's important to tackle these risk factors. WHAT IS HEART ATTACK? The heart muscle requires a regular supply of oxygen and food. This is supplied by blood, carried by a network of blood vessels known as Coronary Arteries. The

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Oct 09 , 2015 | 2 min read

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