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Atrial Fibrillation

Is your heart normally beating? Rhythm disorder in the heart is common says Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman and Head of cardiology Max Hospital Saket in Delhi. A pioneer in the field of Atrial fibrillation, he says not only is it treatable, it is also a common cause for strokes, which can be avoided if treated in time. What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and what is the risk of AF? Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. AF is also known as arrhythmia, which can lead to blood clo

Dr. Balbir Singh In Cardiac Sciences

Feb 11 , 2020 | 8 min read

Modern Pediatric Oncology Practice and the Key Elements of Cancer Cure

With timely diagnosis and optimal treatment, eight out of 10 children with cancer get cured. For certain cancers like Hodgkin lymphomas, germ cell tumours and Wilms tumour survival is >95% while for others like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and Burkitt lymphoma it now approached 90%. Curing a child of cancer gives the child and the nation 60-70 years of a good productive life. The following are the key elements of providing pediatric oncology care in the 21st centrury and have contributed to the improved su

Dr. Ramandeep Singh Arora (Paed Onco) In Cancer Care / Oncology

Feb 06 , 2020 | 5 min read

The Changing Spectrum Of Breast Cancer Management

With the burgeoning incidence of cancer all across the globe, the management of cancer patients is also witnessing rapid change. The emphasis on clinical and laboratory research has led to a scenario where oncologists all over the world are trying to make patients not only live longer but also live better. Surgery for breast cancer patients has evolved with focus on improving cosmetic outcomes with oncoplasty and whole breast reconstruction. The availability of a wide range of oncoplasty techniques inclu

Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi In Surgical Oncology

Feb 06 , 2020 | 1 min read

How Reading is a Stress Buster

Everyone who reads might have noted how once you start reading a book, it takes you into another world synthesized out of words, imagination and interest. Reading gives every person a chance to interpret and imagine his or her own version of mental imagery of what has been described in the book, that is actually what separates it from a passive experience like watching a movie which doesn't leave much for your imagination. The mental effort required to read, interpret and imagine provides creative engagemen

Dr. Madhusudan Singh Solanki In Clinical Psychology

Feb 06 , 2020 | 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

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. The female reproductive system contains two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries — each about the size of an almond — produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen. At this late stage, ovarian cancer is more difficult to treat. Early-stage ovarian cancer, in which the disease is confined to the ovary, is more likely t

Dr. Shefali Sardana In Cancer Care / Oncology

Feb 05 , 2020 | 2 min read

Coronavirus Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Types

1. Human coronavirus group was first recognized as a respiratory pathogen in the 1960s, six serological variants associated with human disease have been characterized till date: However, the latest and the 7th variant detected is '2019 novel Coronavirus' from the city of Wuhan in China. 2. Five of the seven Coronaviruses are routinely detected in our Referral Lab at Saket 3. Our Molecular diagnostic test UPPER RESPIRATORY PANEL, FILM ARRAY [, which is a multiplex PCR Microarray technology] dete

Max Team In Covid-19

Feb 03 , 2020 | 2 min read

Lumbar Spine Surgery - Post Operative Care

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedures used to treat the fractures of the spine. These painful, wedge-shaped fractures can be caused by osteoporosis and injury. Left untreated, they can lead to a humped spine (kyphosis). By restoring the vertebra height with a balloon and injecting cement into the fractured bone, patients can recover faster and reduce the risk of future fractures. People with bones weakened by osteoporosis (a depletion of calcium) or multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) a

Max Team In Neurosurgery

Jan 16 , 2020 | 3 min read

Evolution of Keyhole Laparoscopic to Pin Hole Laparoscopic Surgery

Miniaturization is significant trend that is becoming more pervasive across the globe.Today, we have small, powerful devices such as smart phones, which are even more powerful than the fastest computers available just a few decades back. We have also seen composabilityin the design of armamentarium from the routine STD callerbooths to house telephone operating system to smartphone screens, ruling the world on finger tips. Times have changed and the evolution of technology has taken a giant leap forward towa

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery

Jan 16 , 2020 | 2 min read

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