Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disabling addictive disorder characterised by compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcohol despite its negative effects on the drinker’s health, relationships, and social standing. The World Health Organisation estimates that there are 140 million alcoholics worldwide. In our country also the figures are huge and causes like of […]
Read MoreRare form of skin cancer cured at Cytecare Hospital Bangalore
Posted on August 10th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Amina, who was suffering from skin cancer, was misdiagnosed in Nigeria Thirty seven-year old Amina Abubakar was not sure that she will survive after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Amina, who hails from Nigeria is a final year medical student, who was wrongly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 in Nigeria while she was actually […]
Read MoreFirst-line immunotherapy treatment can improve survival for subset of lung cancer patients
Posted on August 10th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Results of phase III global clinical trial show that 75 percent of stage IV lung cancer patients with both complex tumor mutations and PDL-1 positive status respond to nivolumab. Findings from a phase III clinical trial for advanced lung cancer patients could help oncologists better predict which patients are likely to receive the most benefit […]
Read MoreNew discovery may ‘impact treatment of autoimmune diseases’
Posted on August 10th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Scientists have found a way of “dictating” cell fate to ensure controlled production of helper and regulatory T cells. A new study has found a way of manipulating the differentiation of T cells in the immune system so as to strike a balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cells. This discovery may have implications for treating […]
Read MoreBreast cancer ‘can return 15 years after treatment ends’
Posted on August 7th, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Breast cancer can resurface after remaining dormant for 15 years following successful treatment, a study has found.Women with large tumours and cancer that had spread to the lymph nodes had the highest 40% risk of it coming back.Researchers writing in the New England Journal of Medicine said extending treatment with hormone therapy could reduce the […]
Read MorePeople who are diagnosed with Hepatitis C would undergo treatment free of cost
Posted on August 3rd, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
The health ministry has drafted a national action plan for Hepatitis C for ensuring that there is no discrimination on the basis of a patient suffering from Hepatitis and to reduce morbidity and mortality due to the viral disease.People who underwent surgery or blood transfusion for any reason before 2002 will be screened for Hepatitis […]
Read MoreAngina
Posted on August 1st, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Introduction Angina is chest pain or discomfort that results from a lack of blood and oxygen flow to the heart muscle. A narrowed or blocked artery due to coronary artery disease is the most common cause of angina. When blood cannot reach the heart tissue, especially during physical activity, chest discomfort may occur that can last […]
Read MoreNew robotic implant in infants can help treat rare birth defect of food pipe
Posted on July 31st, 2020 by Seshu Narayana
Scientists have created a robot which can be implanted into a baby’s body to treat a rare birth defect that affects the food pipe. The prototype robotic implant, developed by the researchers at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital in the US, encourages tissue growth in babies. The robot is a small device which […]
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