Arthritis is not an unknown entity and has been around since prehistoric times. It’s incidence has however certainly seen a dramatic rise in the last few decades. There are various types of arthritis that may not be entirely preventable. Osteo- arthritis is one of the commonest types and occurs entirely due to mechanical reasons. This […]
Read MoreCANCER CARE IN AYURVEDA
Posted on August 17th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Physical and Psychological sufferings of patients dealing with a condition like Cancer has made a deep impact and galvanized our Cancer research efforts .In our quest to address these issues, we at Muniyal Ayurveda have designed and developed an innovative line of treatment for Cancer called Mahoshadha Kalpa It is known that abnormal cell division is the genesis […]
Read MoreBile Duct Cancer
Posted on August 13th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Introduction Bile duct cancer, also called cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the duct that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine. Bile duct cancer is relatively slow growing. Its main symptom is jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes). Surgery is the treatment of choice for bile duct cancer. Radiation […]
Read MoreAm I having Diabetes ?
Posted on August 13th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Many people are unaware that they have diabetes, especially in its early stages when symptoms may not be present. There is no definite way to know if you have diabetes without undergoing blood tests to determine your blood glucose levels. However it is recommended that you do a blood sugar test if below symptoms are […]
Read MoreI Don’t Smoke or Drink, I Eat Well & Exercise. How Did I Still Get Cancer? An Oncologist Answers.
Posted on August 12th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Dr. Vishal Rao, an oncologist and head and neck surgeon at the Bangalore-based HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Center, writes about the debate on food safety in India and how it is related to cancer. A 45-year-old man presented himself to an oncologist with the typical symptoms of stomach cancer. His worst fears came true, the […]
Read MoreHypertension may lead to stroke or cardio-vascular diseases: Indus Health Plus report
Posted on August 11th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
The sample size for the study was 21,623 people who underwent preventive health check-up during January – December 2016 On the occasion of World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2017, a study by Indus Health Plus revealed that 27 per cent males and 24 per cent females from 25-35 years age group have reported of […]
Read MoreEarly MRI may lower costs for prostate cancer treatment
Posted on August 11th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Study finds MRI and MRI-guided biopsy cheaper long-term than standard ultrasound. A diagnostic MRI followed by one of three MRI-guided biopsy strategies is a cost-effective method to detect prostate cancer, according to a new study out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Researchers compared MR-guided approaches to […]
Read MoreCancer-cardiac connection illuminates promising new drug for heart failure
Posted on August 11th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
A team of researchers at the Gladstone Institutes uncovered a new strategy to treat heart failure, a leading contributor to mortality and healthcare costs in the United States. Despite widespread use of currently-approved drugs, approximately 40% of patients with heart failure die within 5 years of their initial diagnosis. “The current standard of care is […]
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