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Is Angioplasty needed immediately after a Heart Attack?

Table of Content Introduction What is Angioplasty? When is Angioplasty done? Coronary Angioplasty after a heart-attack (Primary Angioplasty) Advantages Outlook Frequently Asked Questions Summary Heart attack is a heart event

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Invasive, Non-invasive and new-age treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease

Summary Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a lot more common than previously believed. Diabetics and those who consume tobacco products are at high risk of the same. Amputation of a

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Peptic Ulcer Disease – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Summary Peptic Ulcer Disease is a condition in which the stomach acid acts on the stomach lining resulting in open sores or ulcers in different parts of the digestive tract.

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Deep Brain Simulations for the treatment of Parkinsons Disease

Summary Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder that affects the CNS or Central Nervous System. It causes a wide range of motor disabilities that affect movement, gait, balance, stability, expression and

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Graft-Versus-Host-Disease prevention after Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) is a lifesaver for many, but Graft-Versus-Host-Disease (GVHD) can be a complication. Learn about GVHD types, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options to prevent or fight it.

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Flooding and Communicable Diseases

Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur Districts of Tamil Nadu experienced unprecedented amounts of rain, followed by devastating floods and severe waterlogging. The immediate need of the hour in these areas is

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The link between Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease

Summary There is increasing concern about the connection between Oral Health and systemic diseases. That the mouth in general, and the tongue in particular, is a mirror to diseases elsewhere

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All about Crohn’s Disease – an Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Summary Crohn’s Disease is one of two types of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that affect the digestive tract. The exact cause of Crohn’s Disease is not known but there are clear

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Polycystic Kidney Disease: Treatment and Supportive Care

Summary Polycystic Kidney Disease is a condition in which numerous cysts, which are small growths filled with water, develop all over the kidney, and other organs too. The condition is

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Seven common genetic diseases you might inherit from your elders

Table of Content Overview Introduction Single gene or monogenic inheritance disorders Multifactorial or Polygenic inheritance disorders Mitochondrial inheritance disorders   Overview Some diseases run in the family, which means, one

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