Max Institute of Cancer Care Lajpat Nagar

EBOLA VIRUS

Appeared in 1976 5 distinct species -Bundibugyo, Zaire, Reston, Sudan, Tai Forest Named after Ebola river where disease first appeared Reston species mild and found in Phillipines and China, non fatal Other species in Africa Shaped like a Sheperd's crook, coiled or branched TRANSMISSION OF VIRUS Close contact with blood, secretions, organs and other body fluids of infected animals or humans(Chimpanzees, gorillas, bats, monkeys, antelopes-ill or dead in rainforests) Burial ceremonies where mourn

Dr. Monica Mahajan In Internal Medicine

Are you a Breast Cancer Survivor? You Can Still Have a Baby!

Getting pregnant and having a baby is one of the happiest moments in a woman's life. However, certain health conditions like breast cancer may raise a concern about this joy of motherhood, especially, when she is undergoing the treatment for it like surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, biological therapy or hormone therapy. The drugs used in these therapies may cause harm to the developing baby and sometimes even lead to infertility. However, many women can normally conceive after getting treated for breast

Dr. Charu Garg In Radiation Oncology , Cancer Care / Oncology, Breast Cancer

5 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

Nowadays, drinking has become quite popular among the young and working generation. While the small quantities are not harmful to the body, but if you become an active drinker then there are many ways in which alcohol can damage your health and life as well. You may be aware that excessive drinking not only affects your health adversely, but it also hampers your personal and professional relationships. There will be times when you accept the fact and try to quit drinking. However, an addicted mind and a

Dr. R.S.Mishra In Internal Medicine

Stop Drinking! Start Living

When you quit drinking, the immediate benefit is that you break a bad habit. However, over time, the benefits are much more noteworthy as you start to feel better and notice significant positive changes. Most people quit alcohol because they recognise they have a problem or their life has become unmanageable because of this excessive substance use. Not many people realise that there are numerous benefits to not drinking when they first decide to put the bottle down. When someone stops drinking alcohol ,

Dr. R.S.Mishra In Internal Medicine