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Hip Replacement Surgery for Arthritis Patients: Understanding the Benefits and Suitability

Arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease, affects joints and can negatively impact mobility and quality of life. Hip arthritis, in particular, can cause debilitating pain, stiffness, and difficulty performing everyday activities. When conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications fail to provide adequate relief, hip repla

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December 9, 2023

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The Journey to Recovery: What to Expect After Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has revolutionised the way heart surgery is performed. Unlike traditional open-heart surgery, which involves a large incision down the centre of the chest, MICS uses smaller incisions and specialised instruments to access the heart. This results in less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a faster recovery time. Ben

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December 5, 2023

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Life After a Bone Marrow Transplant: Recovery Guidelines and Patient Care Tips

For people with certain types of cancer, such as lymphoma, leukaemia, or myeloma, their doctor may recommend a bone marrow transplant to treat the cancer. A bone marrow transplant, also known as a stem cell transplant, replaces a person’s bone marrow with healthy cells. The replacement cells can come from the person’s own body (autologous […]

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December 1, 2023

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The Surge in Leadless Pacemakers: Evaluating the Benefits for Indian Patients

What is a Leadless Pacemaker? A leadless pacemaker is a small, one-piece device that a surgeon inserts into your heart to prevent slow heart rates. All the parts of a leadless pacemaker are inside one device, and there is no separate battery. Also, it doesn’t need leads (wires) as the whole device sits in your […]

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November 29, 2023

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Open Heart Surgery in India: The Challenges of Reducing Infections

Open heart surgery in India involves cutting open the chest and performing surgery on the muscles, valves, or arteries of the heart. You can help minimise some risks by taking care of yourself and your incision. According to the Indian Association of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) accounts for approximately 60% [&

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November 25, 2023

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Vitrectomy Surgery: Risks and Patient Care Strategies in India

For eye problems associated with the retina or vitreous, vitrectomy in India involves removing the vitreous gel that fills the posterior cavity/chamber of the eye. This operation offers better access to the eye’s retina for various treatments like removing scar tissue, repairing retinal detachments, and treating macular holes. Once the vitrectomy is complet

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November 21, 2023

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The Implications of Stem Cell Therapy in India: A Closer Look

Stem cell therapy in India has emerged as a groundbreaking field in medical science, offering promising avenues for treating various diseases and conditions. With its rapidly advancing healthcare sector, India has become a key player in the global stem cell therapy landscape. This post takes a closer look at the state of stem cell therapy […]

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November 17, 2023

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The Intersection of Ophthalmology and Aesthetics: Double Eyelid Surgery in India

What is Double Eyelid Surgery in India? Asian blepharoplasty, or double eyelid surgery in India, is a well-known surgical procedure for adding a crease to the fold of the patient’s existing eyelid. Using this correction procedure, expert cosmetic surgeons in India can create a natural-looking eyelid fold, which gives the appearance of a more open [&hellip

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November 13, 2023

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Liver Transplantation in India: What You Need to Know

Introduction The liver is a very important organ responsible for various functions in the body. It detoxifies harmful substances, stores vitamins and minerals, metabolises nutrients, produces bile for digestion, and regulates blood sugar levels. Maintaining liver health is important because it supports overall well-being and prevents complications like jaundice,

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November 9, 2023

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Autologous vs. Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplants: A Comparative Analysis

Cancer and its treatments — for example, chemotherapy — can damage healthy stem cells. A stem cell transplantation (also known as a bone marrow transplant) may be required to replace these cells in the bone marrow. There are two classes of stem cell transplants used to treat leukaemia: allogeneic and autologous. In an allogeneic transplant, stem […]

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November 5, 2023

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