Medical Articles
PRE -OPERATIVE MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF DENTAL PATIENT Author: Dr. Altaf H Malik Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Govt. Dental College, Srinagar. Co authors: Dr. Ajaz A Shah Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Govt. Dental College, Srinagar. Dr. Suhail Latoo Lecturer Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Govt. Dental College,…
Thoracic spine is the region of the spinal column which is located in the upper back. It stretches all the way from the end of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage. MRI of the thoracic spine may be recommended when patients complain of unrelenting back pain. The results obtained from the scan…
Clean and shining teeth, healthy gums and pleasant breath all contribute to a beautiful smile. Ayurveda believes in the three doshas vaata, pitta and kapha, the mouth is the seat of the kapha dosha. Hence, care must be taken not to vitiate the kapha dosha. Problems with the kapha dosha lead to several dental problems.…
Women around the country claim that the popular oral contraceptives, Yaz and Yasmin, caused them to suffer strokes, pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis, blood clots, gallbladder disease, and other serious injuries. More than 100 lawsuits have already been filed by and on behalf of women injured by Yaz and Yasmin, and legal experts expect that…
Heart Disease is number one killer in Women Indore: January, 6th 2011: It is considered that Heart Disease is predominantly a disease of Men. Contrary to the common belief the fact is that Heart Disease is the number one cause of Death in Women and is more common than all cancer combined. With a view…
I have received numerous questions about the length of time it takes for a femur fracture to heal. Now this involves many facets of the fracture itself. Depending on the type of fracture and exact location, age of the patient, etc … will no doubt play a huge factor. Femur fractures can be stubborn when…
There are many different ways in which Hard Disk Failure can occur; however it could be split into 4 main categories: 1. Electronic Failure 2. Mechanical Failure 3. Firmware Corruption 4. Logical Corruption It is also possible for the faults to happen in combination with each other, depending on what exactly has happened will determine…
Inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of arteriosclerosis, especially in acute coronary syndromes such as happen with a heart attack. And it was the very inability of ‘established’ risk factors such as high blood cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), high blood pressure (hypertension) and smoking to fully explain the incidence of cardiovascular disease that has resulted in historically repeated…
Shingles is not an easy condition to manage. People who have the condition should always seek a treatment for shingles. Here are some things that you may have to consider when you look for shingles treatment. Why Have I Treated It is possible for shingles to disappear on its own but it can take up…
By Arshad Husain Abstract Globalization symbolizes the structural making of the world characterized by the free flow of technology and human resources across national boundaries presenting an ever-changing and competitive business environment. A vital aspect of globalization is the way diverse challenges are being faced by nations in an increasingly inter dependent world. No country…
Hi everyone At this time of year anything we can do to help our immune system such as taking probiotics goes a long way to keep us in good health, especially when our bodies are busy fighting off the colds and viruses that are virulent during winter. As you probably know from reading previous articles…
You've probably been told that if you feel a lump on your throat or tonsils it is an indication that you have some sort of throat infection or tonsillitis. And, if this is the case, you need to avoid social places such as school and work to keep from spreading your infection. However, what happens…
Spinal Tumor Surgery Spine surgery to remove or resect (partially remove) a benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) spinal tumor can help reduce or relieve persistent back or neck pain, balance problems, difficulty walking, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. When and if surgery is performed depends on many things, such as : – Tumor type, including…
As many of us know, anxiety disorders are very common around the world. It is defined as “a state of uneasiness and apprehension, as about future uncertainties”. Each person will deal with anxiety differently. Some of the methods may work for some but they may not work for others. Now here I want to share…
About three to twelve percent of all pregnant women develop gestational diabetes, a condition which means high blood sugars that begins with pregnancy and often resolves itself after the mother gives birth. It is diagnosed between weeks twenty-four and twenty-eight of the pregnancy. Symptoms of gestational diabetes (GDM) are: extreme thirst hunger, or fatigue but…
