Medically Speaking

UNDERSTANDING HAEMOPHILIA: CAUSES, RISK AND TREATMENT

19 Apr 2022 04:42 AM IST

Imagine you have a minor cut and the bleeding does not stop. This can happen to those people with Haemophilia. It is an inherited bleeding disorder where the body lacks the ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding. This can lead to spontaneous bleeding as well

DOCTORS ADVISE PEOPLE TO BE AWARE OF THE RISK OF LIVER DISEASE

18 Apr 2022 06:44 AM IST

The most common cause of chronic liver disease in India is hepatitis B infection, leading to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. Preventive measures should be taken early, including lifestyle restrictions, avoiding alcohol, and periodic check-ups

COVID VARIANTS WILL KEEP ON OCCURRING, NOTHING TO PANIC ABOUT, SAYS DR N.K. ARORA

12 Apr 2022 02:30 AM IST

New Covid-19 variants will keep coming, however, the new variants aren’t causing severe diseases or increasing the number of cases, said Chairman of the Covid-19 working group of India, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) Dr N.K. Arora. Dr N.K. Arora In an exclusive interview with ANI, Dr Arora

ORGANS TRANSPLANTED TO MATCHING RECIPIENTS AT PGIMER

11 Apr 2022 02:49 AM IST

True to her name, Muskan spreads happiness in the lives of six patients as she bids adieu to this mortal world with her heart transplanted to a matching recipient in Chennai while her liver, kidneys, pancreas, and corneas were transplanted to matching recipients at PGIMER. 13 year-old donor Muskan Grover

SITTING TAI CHI EXERCISE IMPROVES RECOVERY OUTCOMES FOR OLDER STROKE SURVIVORS: STUDY

11 Apr 2022 02:45 AM IST

A new study has found that stroke survivors who practised a seated form of Tai Chi had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, shoulder range of motion, balance control, symptoms of depression and activities of daily living after three months, compared to those who participated in a

EXPOSURE TO POLLUTION DURING PREGNANCY CAN HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON CHILDREN: STUDY

11 Apr 2022 02:43 AM IST

According to a study led by Texas A&M University, exposure to pollution during pregnancy can have many adverse effects in infants and children that can even extend into adulthood. The results of the study were published in the journal, ‘Antioxidants’. Air pollution exposure is associated with an increased risk of

Overall wellness: Expert tips to improve mental and physical health

07 Apr 2022 07:15 AM IST

Often, our thoughts and feelings influence what goes on with our bodies because of the explicit interdependence of the mind and body: This is called the mind-body connection. We experience our feelings directly impacting our physical health, and vice versa. We come across people saying, “I am not feeling good,”

THE SEVEN MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY

07 Apr 2022 07:13 AM IST

Investments are critical for the security of our future. From the time our first salary gets deposited in our bank accounts, our well-wishers and financial service providers guide us to create a robust investment plan in alignment with our present aspirations and future goals. It is prudent to start early

‘Timely medical infra-development needed to tackle pandemic in future’

07 Apr 2022 06:12 AM IST

India has been one of the greatest examples of establishing a robust, efficient, and well-organised healthcare system during the pandemic. Amidst COVID, India implemented the method of vigorous screening, testing, isolation, and quarantining to flatten the curve as early as possible. Looking ahead at the World Health Day on April

MEDANTA COLLABORATES WITH DOCTORS FOR CLEAN AIR AND CLIMATE ACTION

01 Apr 2022 06:25 AM IST

The rise of toxic pollutants in Delhi raises concerns about the health and lifestyle of Delhiites, so Medanta, in collaboration with “Doctors for Clean Air and Climate Action,” launches the Medanta Institute of Research and Advocacy for Clean Air and Health (MIRACAH) with the goal of working toward advocacy, training,

DOCTOR DEVELOPS GRAD SYSTEM TO CURE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS

01 Apr 2022 06:24 AM IST

The Gravitational Resistance and Diet (GRAD) system developed by Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, PhD in diabetes management looks promising and is set to provide a ray of hope for Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) patients. The reason: a first-ever Prospective Cohort Study on Effectiveness of the Ayurveda principle-based GRAD system , in

STUDY CHALLENGES THEORY THAT LIGHT ALCOHOL BENEFITS HEART HEALTH

31 Mar 2022 06:32 AM IST

A study has found that alcohol intake at all levels is linked with higher risks of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that the supposed benefits of alcohol consumption may actually be attributed to other lifestyle factors that are common among light to moderate drinkers. The findings of the study were