What is stereotactic radiotherapy? Radiotherapy or radiation therapy is primarily used to treat brain tumours. With thistechnique, the brain tumour cells are destroyed, thus stopping the growth of such tumours. However, while a tumour may be removed by surgery, some tumour cells may still remain and to destroy them completely, the patient is exposed to…
Heart Bypass surgery is a surgical procedure which is performed to remove or replace any artery (arteries) which may be completely or partially blocked in the heart and consequently may have been damaged. In this operation, the surgeon removes the damaged arteries and replace sit with healthy blood vessels from the leg, arm or chest…
What is Appendix? The appendix is a narrow, tube-shaped organ that is attached to the opening of the large intestine or colon. A few centimetres long, it is present in the lower right side of the abdomen below the navel where the large and small intestines connect. It is a vestigial organ which can be…
Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is used to destroy tumour cells in the breasts or surrounding areas after surgery. In this technique, high energy x-rays or gamma rays are shot at the target area to completely destroy cancer cells. It achieves the goal of killing tumour cells precisely and is often used in combination with cancer…
Minimally invasive surgery refers to a surgical procedure performed by a surgeon by making a small incision (about 3-4 inches) and working within that area. There are several surgical approaches to knee replacement which are considered to be minimally invasive. Knee arthroplasty also known as total knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure carried out…
Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure performed by orthopedic surgeons. In this, the damaged knee parts are replaced by artificial components (implants) with the objective of decreasing pain and improving the quality of life of patients. People with a severe knee arthritis, knee infection or other conditions may require knee transplant surgery….
Air pollution is a serious global health issue that has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality worldwide. It causes and worsens several diseases ranging from asthma to cancer, pulmonary illnesses, and heart disease. Anyone can experience health impacts from polluted air, such as respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties when exercising or doing outdoor activities. However,…
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways or bronchial tubes in the lungs that carry air inside and out of the lungs. It causes inflammation and narrowing of these airways. As a result, the air passages in the lungs become narrow, and the muscles get tightened around the small airways, restricting air supply….
Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne bacterial infection caused by a type of bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. The infection primarily attacks your lungs and if not treated early, permanent lung damage can result. Tuberculosis can also spread to other parts of the body such as the intestines, bones and joints, brain, skin and other tissue of…
What is medical abortion? Medical abortion is a safe and effective process of ending a pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby. A medical abortion doesn’t require surgery or anaesthesia. It can take place at home also following regular visits to a doctor or in a hospital/clinic. Medical abortion is…
