A bone marrow transplantation is an operation performed to supplant bone marrow that has been harmed or obliterated by illness, contamination, or chemotherapy. This methodology includes relocating the blood stem cells which travel deep down the marrow wherein they produce fresh blood cells and advance the development of new marrow. Bone marrow is extremely vital…
Brain haemorrhage, a type of stroke, is a condition in which an artery in the brain bursts, causing bleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding may occur anywhere within the skull or within the brain. Brain haemorrhages may be categorized into different types, based on their location which is illustrated below: Subdural haemorrhage Extradural haemorrhage Subarachnoid haemorrhage Intracerebral haemorrhage…
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that causes persistent seizures without any provocation; a neurological disorder affecting around 65 million people throughout the globe. While anyone may develop epilepsy, young children and older adults are more at risk. It has also been seen that epilepsy occurs slightly more in men than in women. A seizure is…
Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) is a test which measures how fast electrical signals move through the peripheral nerve. The peripheral nerve connects the brain and spinal cord to the entire body as well as controls sensations and muscle coordination. The NCV test is a fundamental aspect of nerve conduction studies, used to assess nerve damage…
Oncology is a field of study related to medicine which deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer. A doctor who specializes in treating and diagnosing cancer using various treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy and biological therapy in adults is known as a medical oncologist. A medical oncologist is the main healthcare…
Pregnancy is a very sensitive phase in a woman’s life. Her diet, appearance, tolerance and drive may change due to the ongoing hormonal changes during the pregnancy. Fluctuations in the blood pressure (BP) are commonly observed during the first and second trimester of pregnancy. Low blood pressure (Hypotension) occurs when the blood pressure reading is…
As people grow old, their body changes and they start experiencing extreme pain in different parts. Some may experience pain in the knee which may make it difficult for them to perform their day-to-day activities. Normal pain can be managed with certain kinds of medications as those prescribed by doctors along with treatments like physiotherapy,…
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disorder that causes high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time. Insulin in the body is involved in moving the sugar from the blood to the cells to be stored for further use or providing energy. But with diabetes, the body is not able…
Laparoscopy, also known as diagnostic laparoscopy, is a surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It’s a low-risk, minimally invasive procedure that requires only minor incisions. Also, it is a modern surgical method that promises to address certain underlying health issues of the pelvic region or abdomen, in a faster and…
The network of biological processes that protects an organism from diseases is known as the immune system. Different types of cells, organs, tissues and proteins constitute the immune system. The network of the immune system is spread throughout the body and helps the body in fighting against various diseases and severe infections from a wide…
