What is breast cancer? As the name suggests, cancer that develops in the cells of the breast is called breast cancer (tumour). It is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in women. Over the period of last few years, advanced medical facilities have helped in early detection and treatment of breast cancer, overall reducing…
Hernia is a condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue that holds it. It has been seen to occur in the upper thigh, belly, and groin areas. To prevent the dangerous complications of hernias, medications and surgery are usually recommended. For diagnosing a hernia, a physical examination is usually enough. During this…
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technique a boon for patients of heart attack Doesn’t every patient deserve to have stents tailor-made for his/her arteries? What is Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)? Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an intravascular imaging modality similar to Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS). However, it makes use of light waves instead of sound waves for image acquisition;…
Bone sarcomas are malignant tumours of bone tissue that can spread to nearby structures when they metastasize in malignant form, whereas some remain benign and are restricted to a single area of bone tissue. Types of Bone Sarcoma Origin-based Osteosarcoma: Originates in bone cells and is seen more in children aged 5 to 20 years. …
Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre at Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad is one of the leading hospitals which specializes in Endoscopic Retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). To perform this treatment, there is a need for highly skilled and professional doctors who can perform it with much-needed confidence, experience, and expertise which is found only at Yashoda Hospital & Research…
Endoscopic ultrasound is a minimally invasive procedure to assess the digestive system and lung diseases. It’s a type of endoscopic examination. In this procedure, a thin tube is inserted into the mouth and down the stomach and the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum. In a special endoscopy, high-frequency sound waves produce detailed…
