Family & General Medicine
How to Put Together a First Aid Kit for Your Home
Table of Content Introduction – What Is a First Aid Kit? What Goes in a First Aid Kit? Finding a Good Container for the First Aid Kit Training Yourself and
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The Benefits of Having a Long-Term Relationship with Your Family Doctor
Kavya woke up with an itchy throat and a heavy head. She would have to call in sick to work today. But this wasn’t the first time this was happening.
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Diabetes, and travelling across time-zones
Summary For persons with diabetes, travel brings a lot of challenges, both during and after the journey, at the new destination. Especially if the journey is a long one, which
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Hypercholesterolemia or High Cholesterol – Facts you need to know
Summary Hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which, the body has more LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) than what is good for the person. This leads to a condition called atherosclerosis, which
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Iron-deficiency Anaemia in Children
Summary Iron is a vital element for overall health of human beings as it helps the body make RBCs. Anaemia is a condition in which there is not enough RBCs
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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Psoriasis
Summary Psoriasis is an auto-immune condition that affects the skin primarily. It is marked by scaly or flaky skin with patches in various colours. In addition to the discomfort and
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Low Glycemic Index grains that are good for diabetics and elders
Summary Diabetics and elders are at risk of various age-related conditions. Regular exercise and the right diet go a long way in preventing these conditions and ensuring optimal health. In
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Understanding Allergies: Types, Triggers, and Symptom Management
Summary Allergy is a condition in which the immune system over-reacts to a particular biochemical substance that has entered the body, treating it as a threat. The same substance may
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How to save your Diabetic Foot from Amputation?
Summary Diabetes causes various complications including Peripheral Artery Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy. These can increase the risk of what is called Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Such ulcers in the feet can
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Essential Knowledge – A to Z of Diabetes
On a global scale, the number of diabetics in India is very high, and the number stands at 7.5 crores today. It is a bit alarming to note that this
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