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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 Neurosciences

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

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped)

May 12 , 2020 | 4 min read

Robotic Surgery 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

Changing face of cancer care in India

The burden of cancer is increasing dramatically with each passing decade. As per the latest WHO report, we are losing 9.6 million lives per year due to cancer. Even in India, it is estimated than around 1 in 10 people will suffer from cancer during their lifetime. These numbers are worrisome but at the same time, the field of oncology and the understanding of cancer are witnessing rapid change every few years. All of us need to take a collective effort to win this battle and it starts with simple measure

Dr. Aditi Chaturvedi In Cancer Care / Oncology

May 07 , 2020 | 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

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

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

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

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

Max Team In Covid-19

Apr 23 , 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

Managing Hearing Loss in Elderly

What is hearing loss in old age or elderly population? Hearing loss or PRESBYCUSIS is a physiological age related process which occurs in all individuals in their old age and like other organs in the body which also undergoes wear & tear. What is the cause of hearing loss in elderly people? It is due to degeneration of outer hair cells of the cochlea (sensory organ of hearing) or due to neural degeneration. Can hearing loss be prevented or stopped from progressing? As with other body parts, h

Dr. Sumit Mrig In ENT(Ear Nose Throat)

Mar 19 , 2020 | 1 min read

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