WHAT is a CT Scan? Also known as a CAT scan, a computerised tomography (CT) scan uses computer processing through a series of X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional images of slices of the bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues inside your body. Since it provides much more detailed information than plain…
Varicose veins also known as varicosity is a condition that occurs when the veins become swollen, enlarged, and twisted. They also may appear purple or blue and it often affects the region of the thighs, legs, and ankles. It is estimated that around 25 percent of women and 15 percent of men seek medical help…
A sound mouth is a higher priority than you may suspect. Consider all that your mouth does every day. You utilise your mouth to eat, smile, talk, and so on. Neglecting oral well-being can influence these things. Having a healthy mouth, teeth, and gums can also have general medical advantages. Foundational illnesses, for example, diabetes…
What are Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are a set of tests that evaluate and measure how well the lungs function. This comprises how well you can breathe and how effectively your lungs can transport oxygen to the rest of your body. Doctors at Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad,…
What are PFTs for lungs? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that are performed to check how well the lungs are working. Since these tests are noninvasive, the doctor does not need to make any kind of incision or insert any other tool into your body. Why are PFTs performed? Pulmonary Function tests are…
Dental cleanliness alludes to focusing on teeth to keep them looking perfect and sound. It is important to keep up with great oral cleanliness and this incorporates: Keeping teeth clean and plaque-free. Having gums that are healthy and which do not pain when you brush or floss Ensuring no bad breath. Dental cleanliness is critical…
‘Open Heart Surgery’, also called ‘Traditional Heart Surgery’, is the procedure usually done to treat various serious heart complications. In this, an opening in the chest wall, including the breast bone is made to expose the heart. Depending upon the specific procedure and the type of complication, the incision is made which gives the surgeon…
There is no shortage of myths about getting pregnant and infertility. Chances are you have heard a lot of these myths and facts from your friends and relatives hoping to make you feel better. It is essential to separate these myths from the facts when you are planning to have a baby. Many myths surround…
To achieve a successful pregnancy through IVF (in-vitro fertilization) treatment the embryo needs to be transferred to a woman’s uterus for implantation. A fertilized egg cannot guarantee you a pregnancy if you have undergone IVF treatment. Under some circumstances, the embryo fails to hatch and implant causing IVF failure. The technique used along with the…
Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that uses a catheter-based procedure to diagnose and treat various heart conditions like coronary artery disease, vascular disease, structural heart disease, and congenital heart defects. Interventional cardiologists use various techniques, imaging and diagnostic tools to evaluate cardiovascular functions like blood pressure and blood flow in major arteries throughout…
