The medicinal branch concerned with the use of radiant energy (such as X-rays) or radioactive material in the diagnosis and treatment of disease is called radiology. It is also known as diagnostic imaging. A wide range of problems can be identified by Diagnostic Radiology (imaging), such as broken bones, heart conditions, blood clots, and gastrointestinal…
Technology has revolutionized the medical field with various innovative techniques and methods, ensuring smooth and effective treatments for patients. Advancements in technology and the development of robotics mark a shift from traditional open surgeries to advanced minimally invasive procedures. Robotic technology allows surgeons to provide more precise and efficient outcomes for their patients than the…
Piles (haemorrhoids) are swellings that develop inside and around the back passage (anal canal). There is a network of small veins (blood vessels) within the lining of the anal canal. These veins sometimes become wider and engorged with more blood than usual. The engorged veins and the overlying tissue may then form one or more…
PET – Positron Emission Tomography PET is the visualization of physiological function in body areas. It is letting know about the function of the diseased tissues which may be different from normal tissues. The patient is given strong radioactive traders. The high concentration of traders creates signals that are picked up by the scanner. The…
The liver is the largest organ in the human body located under the lower rib cage on the right side of the abdomen. It is a vital organ that performs various essential functions related to metabolism, energy storage and detoxification of waste. In other words, it helps maintain a healthy level of blood sugar, cleans…
With the pandemic surging, online teleconsultation has become the need of the hour. In line with the same, we at Yashoda Healthcare, provide you with the facility of online gynaecology health consultation. Patients and doctors can virtually connect with each other in this consultation, using tools like video calls and teleconsultations. Any patient can connect…
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…
