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MIGRAINE - Treatable Disease

Few Important Facts Migraine is a special type of treatable headache requiring specific medicines for treatment. Untreated frequent headaches can lead to reduced work efficiency, relationship issues, depression etc. It is more prevalent than Diabetes Mellitus, Epilepsy & Asthma combined. It is ranked globally seventh most disabling disease amongst all diseases. Patients have recurrent one sided/ both sided (50%) headache, neck pain (Misdiagnosed as cervical spondylosis), forehead pain (misdiagnosed as

Max Team In General

May 12 , 2020 | 1 min read

Headache and lifestyle in children-A pediatric neurologist's perspective

Headaches are a common complaint in the pediatric office practice. Although headaches are usually not associated with serious medical conditions but a careful clinical assessment is needed as, at times, headaches may be harbingers of sinister conditions which we cannot afford to miss. Acute symptomatic headaches are the commonest headache type in children- i.e. headaches associated with viral fevers, URIs, Malaria, Typhoid, various other nonspecific illnesses etc. On the other hand acute symptomatic heada

Dr. Saurabh S. Chopra In General

May 12 , 2020 | 4 min read

Robots in Urology

Urology is a branch of medicine catering to disease of urinary system and male sexual disorders. Over the years, it has always been in forefront to imbibe latest technologies for the benefit of patients. Indian urologists are considered to be at par with those in the developed Western world, in terms of expertise and use of latest technologies. da Vinci surgical robot, approved by FDA (USA) in 2002 has transformed the way surgeries are carried out. It provides the surgeon with 12 times magnified field of

Max Team In Urology

May 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

Corona Pandemic and Perspectives for cancer patients- my personal views

As I became an oncologist/cancer specialist and started seeing both life and death more closely, my perspectives on life have changed and evolved. I learned over years that life is fragile. Life is unpredictable. Yet life is beautiful. Life is to be lived and cherished. I realized fragility of human body when I first saw a patient in terrible pain caused by a 5millimeter kidney stone (it was too tiny to cause that enormous pain). I realized fragility of life when I saw a patient having brain hemorrhag

Dr. Vineeta Goel In General

Apr 23 , 2020 | 2 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Cures

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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Dr. Charu Dua In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Advanced laser treatment for piles, fissures & fistula

A Proctology Clinic with an emphasis on LASER based treatment for anorectal conditions has been started. The aim of the clinic is to help the patients get over the fear of surgery and find a solution for the problem.

Dr. Manish Agarwal In Department of General Surgery and Robotics General Surgery

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

How to keep your home clean during Coronavirus

Tips for disinfecting your home and common use items Amidst this 21 days of lockdown, when each of us is confined to our homes, we still need to make sure that we don't come in contact with the virus unknowingly. To begin with, here are some simple tips for you to follow to keep yourself, your home and your food clean. Physical/Social distancing Social distancing is extremely important. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2019 novel coronavirus is spread primarily w

Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja In Internal Medicine

Mar 27 , 2020 | 2 min read

Corona Virus - All you need to know

A handbook for residential communities and Corporates Understanding the CORONAVIRUS The outbreak of a Novel Coronavirus infection has made headlines around the world. A new strain belonging to the coronavirus family, it is believed to have originated from human contact with bats or snakes in Wuhan, China. During times like this, it is wise to adopt a few simple steps to stay safe. Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseas

Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja In Internal Medicine

Mar 25 , 2020 | 9 min read

Some Tips For A Healthy Back

Back problems are endemic in today's world. Many of these are lifestyle related – sedentary life, obesity, long hours of sitting. Fortunately these are easily resolved. How do we prevent back problems and stay healthy? Here are some tips. POSTURE The normal spine is a balanced construct with a double S curve; the head is supported on top of these curves. When the spine is unbalanced, muscles, ligaments and joints have to work harder. Fatigue and pain are inevitable. Avoid prolonged sitting Walk aro

Dr. H.N. Bajaj In Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Mar 19 , 2020 | 2 min read

Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

Obesity is a complex disease and a major health risk factor linked to heart disease, diabetes, hypertension,stroke, cancer and early death. Large scale developmental activities and urbanization in India have brought significant changes in lifestyle and dietary habits in the population. This has led to a surge in lifestyle disorders like obesity and diabetes. Together with high cholesterol and high blood pressure theygive rise to a condition known as metabolic syndrome. Together they contribute to a signifi

Dr. Vandana Soni In Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery

Mar 19 , 2020 | 2 min read

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