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Liver Diseases & Causes of Liver Failure

Liver disease covers an array of diseases that can vary in severity. From mild injuries to severe liver cirrhosis, there are several conditions which need immediate medical attention.

May 08 2019

Liver & Its Various Functions

The importance of the liver can’t be overstated as its effectively responsible for carrying out over 500 different crucial functions of the body.

May 08 2019

Preparing For a Liver Transplant (Recipient)

Liver transplant is a major surgery which is why we follow the highest degree of care, standards, and ethics. As a recipient, it's a time to relax and accept transplantation with a positive attitude.

May 08 2019

Preparing For a Liver Transplant - Donor

For a living donor candidate to be eligible for donation, they should meet the following criteria which help in determining if they can safely donate:

May 08 2019

Alternates to Living Donor Liver Transplants

Sometimes there might be difficulties in getting a suitable living donor. The reasons could be aplenty from not being the right match to the donor or the donor’s kidney not deemed satisfactory enough for transplant.

May 08 2019

Postoperative care after Liver transplant

Recovery from liver transplantation depends on many factors including patients age, overall health, the severity of the liver disease, infections, secondary organ dysfunction or complications before or after the operation

May 08 2019

60 Minutes Make All The Difference in Cardiac Emergency

These are the first 60 critical minutes after a cardiac incident: and getting the best emergency care right then is essential.

Jan 31 2019

What Is Pituitary Adenoma? Causes Of Pituitary Adenoma

What is the pituitary gland? With a shape and size that resembles that of a pea

Jan 14 2019

Symptom Causes & Treatment of Cardiacmyopathy

Symptom Causes & Treatment of Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is termed as a progressive disease that affects the heart muscle – also known as myocardium

Jan 12 2019

Prostate Cancer : Causes & Symptoms

Prostate cancer develops when the abnormal cells within the prostate gland become malignant thus forming a tumor.

Jan 11 2019

Winter & Cardiovascular Diseases - Causes & Prevention

The onset of winter can evoke mixed reactions; some people welcome the cold weather while others dread struggling through the brutal winter weather.

Jan 10 2019

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children : Symptoms & Treatment

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be described as a serious, chronic illness which can impact both children and adolescents alike.

Jan 09 2019

Pediatric Appendectomy Surgery : Risk Factors & Recovery

Appendicitis can be described as an inflammation or infection of the appendix leading to it getting blocked.

Jan 08 2019

What is Hypomagnesemia (Low magnesium) ?Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Magnesium is crucial for regulating the blood pressure in the body. It’s also considered to be an important electrolyte required for strengthening of the bones.

Jan 07 2019

Kidney Biopsy Tests: Procedures, Risks & Results

A biopsy is a diagnostic test in which a doctor extracts a small piece of tissue from a specific body area to test for the presence or extent of a disease.

Jan 07 2019

Symtoms, Causes & Treatment of Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia)

Hyperbilirubinemia or Jaundice is a term which is used to describe a condition which results in the skin and the eyes showcasing a peculiar yellowish tinge

Jan 06 2019

What is Gouty Arhtritis? Causes , Symptoms & Treatment of Gout

Gout – also known as gouty arthritis – is a common form of arthritis which can be extremely painful.

Jan 06 2019

Understanding & Managing Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is an accidental loss or reduction of bladder control in which a person urinates involuntarily

Jan 06 2019

Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis? How To Get Rid Of Winter Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition which is caused as a result of the immune system mistakenly attacking the lining of the joints.

Jan 05 2019

Psoriatic Arthritis - Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that’s linked with psoriasis and causes inflammation in and around the joints.

Jan 04 2019

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Liver Diseases & Causes of Liver Failure

Liver & Its Various Functions

Preparing For a Liver Transplant (Recipient)

Preparing For a Liver Transplant - Donor

Alternates to Living Donor Liver Transplants

Postoperative care after Liver transplant

60 Minutes Make All The Difference in Cardiac Emergency

What Is Pituitary Adenoma? Causes Of Pituitary Adenoma

Symptom Causes & Treatment of Cardiomyopathy

Prostate Cancer : Causes & Symptoms

Winter & Cardiovascular Diseases - Causes & Prevention

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children : Symptoms & Treatment

Pediatric Appendectomy Surgery : Risk Factors & Recovery

What is Hypomagnesemia (Low magnesium) ?Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Kidney Biopsy Tests: Procedures, Risks & Results

Symtoms, Causes & Treatment of Jaundice (Hyperbilirubinemia)

What is Gouty Arhtritis? Causes , Symptoms & Treatment of Gout

Understanding & Managing Urinary Incontinence

Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis? How To Get Rid Of Winter Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Psoriatic Arthritis - Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

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