Introduction Hepatitis is a medical concern characterized by the inflammation of the liver. It commonly occurs due to a viral infection, however, there are other possible causes like some drugs, medications, alcohol, and toxins, or autoimmune hepatitis. Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease that occurs when self-antibodies are made against the liver tissue. This article covers…
Introduction Medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound, allow the physician to see inside the body of the patient to identify and diagnose the medical problem or disease. What are X-rays? X-rays are an energetic form of electromagnetic radiation that is used to reveal the images of the bones present beneath the skin.…
Introduction Bone Densitometry also called ‘Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)’, a scan produces the image of the inside of the bone and helps in determining the bone loss, using a small dose of ionizing radiation. DEXA is a simple, quick, and noninvasive standard method for measuring bone mineral density (BMD), diagnosing osteoporosis and also detects the…
Suffering from respiratory conditions like chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, lung infection, COPD? Lack of proper oxygen support can be life threatening. Oxygen Medical Oxygen Concentrators Can Be Your Saviour! Medical Oxygen Concentrators are lifesaving potent medical devices that concentrate oxygen from a gas supply and remove nitrogen and offer with oxygen-enriched product gas stream. Oxygen concentrators…
Ever had runny eyes while watching your favorite show on your mobile/IPad? Experienced constant headache while sitting in front of your PC screen? Or ever felt like you are suffering from a strained neck while using your laptop? All this can be warning symptoms of Dry Eyes or Digital Eye Strain. With sedentary lifestyles that…
“Take care of your employees and they’ll take care of your business” – Richard Branson, Business Magnate, Investor & Author Recent studies suggest that companies around the world are realizing the power of a people-centric organization that values the happiness of employees. Needless to say, the younger generation of workers are preferring workplaces that make…
What is Happiness? What makes you happy? What makes everyone happy? His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama rightly said, “Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.” Happiness and Smiles Happiness culminates into smiles. We know we’ve made our customers, partners, and patrons happy when we see that we have impacted their…
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a widespread infectious airborne disease caused due to bacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacterium affects the respiratory organ lungs and can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, and spine if medical care is not provided at initial stages. TB can cause two conditions- Latent TB infection, a condition…
Introduction: Smoking cigarettes or tobacco is an unhealthy habit that is hard to break because of nicotine addiction. If pregnant women do not quit smoking, it can cause a great threat to the health of both the mother and the unborn child by increasing the risk of developing complications like stillbirth, preterm birth, and a…
Introduction Dialysis is a kidney failure treatment that removes unwanted toxins, waste products, and excess fluids from the blood. When the kidney fails, they are not able to clean the blood, and the chemical; balance system of the body is also affected. Without treatment, life-threatening waste and toxins will build up in the body, hence…