By Dr. Vishal Garg, Endocrinology, Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, allows for utilization of the glucose for energy. The food consumed is broken down by the digestive tract of the body, converting carbohydrates into glucose before releasing it into the bloodstream. The glucose is then absorbed by the cells to…
Hair Transplant – What Is It And How Do They Work?
By Dr Prashantha Kesari , Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Hair transplant is possibly the best solution to balding or hair thinning and has given many men and women their confidence back. Let’s take a look at some aspects of this procedure: What is a Hair Transplant? A hair transplant is a procedure where hair follicles…
Know About Anti-aging Dermatology Treatments!
By Dr Sharat Gupta , Dermatology Anti-aging Skin care is one of the largest sectors within the medical realm. The desire to look younger and better has increased manifold as anti-aging cosmetic care is now affordable and within the reach of ordinary people. Some of the procedures that are being used effectively…
Waterborne Diseases – Ways To Prevent!
By Dr Pravin Patel Vijay Patel , General Physician Waterborne diseases tend to be very common during monsoons or during periods of natural calamities such as during a flood or cyclone. All waterborne diseases are caused by the presence of microorganisms in the drinking water. Water from flooded areas tend…
Stent: Risks Associated With It!
By Dr Jitesh Arora , Cardiology The tiny tube inserted into an obstructed passageway in the body to clear it is called a stent. A stent is used to cure weakened or narrow arteries in the body. Depending on its placement, the stent revives the flow of fluids or blood.…
Laser Skin Resurfacing – Know Its Types and Benefits
By Dr Shilpi Bhadani , Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Laser skin resurfacing is a technique that can be used for reducing the negative effects that prolonged exposure to the sun, acne or aging can have on the skin. This includes wrinkles, scars, blemishes, lines or blotches. The treatment utilizes focused and pulsating light…
Parents’ Guide to Building Better Bones!!
By Dr Radhakrishnan Paulraj , Orthopaedics Strong bones and healthy nutrition is all what a child need. Strong bones are crucial to health and healthy nutrition is crucial to strong bones. Especially in child’s age the bones are rather more delicate and are in a growing phase. A healthy set of bones…
Premature Labor(Preterm Labor) – Know The Causes Behind It!
By Dr Amit Patil , Gynaecology Premature labor is also called preterm labor. It’s when your body starts getting ready for birth too early in your pregnancy. Labor is premature if it starts more than three weeks before your due date. Premature labor can lead to an early birth. But…
Guide to Treating Acne Scars and Skin Damage
By Dr Dhananjay Chavan , Dermatology Acne is a common skin condition which is caused by overproduction of oil as well as dead skin cells, clogging the base of hair follicles. Acne can occur anywhere on your body including your face, back, chest and neck. Treatment of Acne depends on…
Breast Reduction Surgery – When Should You Go For It?
By Dr Prashantha Kesari , Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Breast reduction surgery, though a rarity, is still conducted on women who might want to reduce the size of their breasts because of the problems they experience; physical or psychological. The reasons for this can be vast; such as pain and discomfort with the…