Understand your Kidney Stone Symptoms & Treatment
Kidney stone is a very common problem in the Indian context. 12% of Indians suffer from kidney stone problems & 50% of these suffer kidney damage. For example, if you
Novel therapy: Boon for steroid-resistant Asthmatic patients.
Asthma is generally controlled with an inhaled corticosteroid and beta2-agonist. However many patients can be steroid-resistant. The development of novel therapy can be boon for such patients. The recent development
Malaria Vaccine: For Better Tomorrow.
RTS, S by the brand name -Mosquirix is the only WHO-recommended malaria vaccine for children. While the research for other malaria vaccines is still active, the trials have shown the
Tuberculosis (TB) : Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment
Tuberculosis is the infection affecting lungs and is most common in parts of the world. Route of spread of infection: TB is a communicable disease which a person can get
Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis Treatment
Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff -Sometimes restricting blood flow to
A Congenital Heart Defect: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Ventricular septal defects occur when during fetal development, the muscular walls separating the heart into left and right sides fail to form completely between the lower chambers (ventricles). It changes
Cardiac Mitral Insufficiency or Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Explained
Mitral regurgitation is the condition in which there is a problem with the mitral valve connecting the human heart. Normally, the blood flows in one direction, i.e., blood flows from
Everything You Need to Know About: Kidney Failure
Kidneys are the paired bean-shaped organs situated in the lower back of the human body. The primary function of the kidney is to filter the blood and remove harmful toxins.
Managing Chemoradiation Side Effects: Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects that are caused by cancer treatment (chemotherapy and radiation therapy). Nausea is a discomforting feeling that a person may throw up, and vomiting
Dialysis or Kidney transplant? Know which is the best option.
Kidney Transplant therapy involves all the treatments for kidney failure. Normally the kidney filters blood and removes waste, excess salt and water from the body. When the kidneys stop working