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Know about an Advanced Procedure- “Airway Stenting”

Department of Interventional Pulmonology at Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, has become one of the few centres in North India to offer the facility of airway stenting. The team successfully announces the deployment of Metallic Tracheal stents in 2 patients with metastatic carcinoma oesophagus with trachea-oesophageal fistula (TEF). Dr. Inder Mohan Chugh , Associate Director, Max Super Specialty, Shalimar Bagh , said that both the patients, who came to him, presented them with continuous coughing while eatin

Dr. Inder Mohan Chugh In Pulmonology

Dec 06 , 2017 | 1 min read

Explained - The Common Types of Tremors

A tremor is different from a muscle twitch or any muscle spasms. It is actually an unintended and overpowering movement of one limb or one part of the body- typically the legs, hands, face, voice, abdomen or arms. They might not be serious but in some cases, they can be an indication of a serious health disorder. This disorder can affect both women and men. Common Causes of Tremors Alcohol abuse Stress Too much caffeine intake Muscle fatigue Stroke Brain injury Multiple sclerosis Hyperthyroidis

Dr. Manoj Khanal In Neurosciences

Dec 06 , 2017 | 3 min read

Clubfoot Deformity- What do You Need to Know?

Clubfoot (CTEV) is a three-dimensional deformity of foot involving either one or both feet since birth. The affected foot of a child looks like it is rotated internally & downward at the ankle, making it difficult for the child to place the sole of foot flat on the surface. If this condition is left untreated, it can cause severe gait abnormality during walking as the child walks on the outer part of sole and ankle. Ideally, treatment of clubfoot should start as early as possible without any delay in order

Max Team In Paediatric (Ped) Orthopaedics

Nov 29 , 2017 | 2 min read

Do You Know Reducing Your Risk of Cancer is Easier than You Think!

Gynecological Cancers constitute the biggest chunk of cancers in Indian women, and it is a sad truth that most people are unaware of their early presentation. It goes without saying that cancers detected at an early stage have a higher chance of getting cured with a lesser hit to the body. Even innocuous symptoms may be harbingers of a greater evil like cancer if they are ignored. You may witness: Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge Pelvic pain or pressure Abdominal or back pain Bloating Change

Dr. Kanika Gupta In Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 28 , 2017 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 min read

Are We Sitting on a “Cancer Time Bomb?”

The incidence of cancer is rising in India with nearly 10 lakh new cases occurring each year. Moreover, recent data from ICMR cancer registry projects shows that with this significant increase in cancer cases; we are almost having a cancer epidemic. It is important to talk about the rising incidence of cancer in India has a gross shortage of cancer facilities as compared to the person's requirements. Lack of skilled manpower and monetary requirements, shortage of cancer specialists are an increasing conc

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 27 , 2017 | 2 min read

What Do You Need to Know about Coronary Artery Disease?

Women are caregivers & caretakers of the family and their being healthy is of utmost importance. But most of the times they are so busy caretaking that they ignore their health and so does everyone else very conveniently, including family, community and doctors also at times. Do you know India will have the largest heart disease burden by 2020? Most of us believe that CAD i.e. Coronary Artery Disease is the disease of men, and women only have to worry about mammography & Gynaecology visit. In fact, the w

Dr. Anupam Goel In Cardiac Sciences

Nov 27 , 2017 | 1 min read

Gestational Diabetes: Understanding the Basics

Gestational Diabetes - Is high blood glucose levels first diagnosed when the woman is pregnant. It may be pre-existing but is diagnosed during pregnancy or may have started during pregnancy. Dr. Ankita says, it may occur at any stage of pregnancy but is more common during the last three months. This disease can cause complications for you and your baby during pregnancy, labour and even after childbirth also. The risks may be reduced if it is detected and managed in time. Are you at risk of Gestationa

Dr. Ankita Singh In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Nov 23 , 2017 | 2 min read

How to Settle a Fussy Eater?

Parents are often seen coming to the OPD with a recurrent problem of their child not eating properly. There are several babies who go through the problem of fussy eating and parents might want to develop certain strategies to get past these problems. Most paediatricians are faced with the question “Why are babies, fussy eaters”? Dr. Babita Jain , Head- Paediatric Medicine, Max Hospital, Gurgaon , says from then toddlers' perspective, any new food is viewed with suspicion to an extent that they can even r

Dr. Babita Jain In Paediatrics (Ped)

Nov 22 , 2017 | 2 min read

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