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Friends : We often get hiccups but when hiccups last longer these become annoying and at times embarrassing too. Let us first know how hiccups are caused . Normal inspiration and expiration follow a smooth rhythm but during a hiccup epiglottis snaps shut and diaphragm contracts —and that shrill sound comes out often glorfied by […]
Student corner: Contributed byMs Aaliya MasoodiTypes of eating disordersEating disorders are a group of related conditions involving extreme food and weight problems, but each disorder has unique signs and diagnosis criteria. Here are the first 3 of the most common eating disorders and their symptoms. 1. Anorexia nervosa:Anorexia nervosa is likely the most well-known eating […]
Contributed by Dr. Vipul Agarwal M.B;B.S MD(Internal Medicine) Consultant physician Maitri Clinic, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India You can find me at- E-mail: vipul.msrmc@gmail.com Linkedin/ Instagram/ Facebook / Google Profile What is acid reflux? Acid reflux is when the acid that is normally in your stomach backs up into the oesophagus. The oesophagus is the tube that […]
How to prevent Dementia? 1. Patients with chronic health conditions like hypertension , heart disease, diabetes, and obesity must focus a meticulous control of their disease as these preclude dementia in old age .2. Exercise regularly: 150 minutes /week 3. Keep your brain very active , learn new things , read a […]
Contributed by Dr Arif Maghribi Khan MBBS .MD Author can be mailed at arifmaghribi@yahoo.com Mr Patrick (name changed ) had a pretty good childhood. His parents were loving and “normal,” like most “good parents.” Nevertheless, Mr Patrick’s father used to be very particular about certain aspects. One day Mr Patrick was walking barefooted around his […]
Contributed by Dr Abdul Rashid Shah Consultant Hematologists Kuwait Cancer Control Centre Remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of hematological malignancies. Until recently chemotherapy was the mainstay of treatment. Greater understanding of molecular mechanisms of growth and survival of cancer cells has led to the recognition of therapeutic targets on and inside […]
