Hematopoietic Stem cell Transplantation (HCT), challenges and current application in therapeutic paradigm.

Contributed by Dr Abdul Rashid Shah Consultant Hematologist & Bone marrow transplant specialist  Kuwait Cancer Control Center  Linkedin Dr Abdul Rashid Shah Introduction: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation also known as Bone Marrow Transplantation is established curative modality for range of hematological disorders both benign as well as malignant. Stem cells are multipotent and have capability […]

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Eating Disorders Part II.

Student corner:  Contributed by Ms Aaliya Masoodi Pica: Pica is an eating disorder that pertains to eating things that are not considered food and that do not provide nutritious importance.  Individuals with pica crave non-food substances such as ice, dirt, soil, chalk, soap, paper, hair, cloth, wool, pebbles, laundry detergent, or cornstarch. Pica can occur in […]

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Women & Mental Health. World Womens day.

  Contributed by Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan.MD Consultant Psychiatrist  Connect with Dr Arif Maghribi Khan Mental health problems are always unfortunately stigmatized, we can say safely around the world females are most commonly affected than males and unfortunately  get least help. While anxiety disorders or Psychotic disorders before pregnancy easily get attention but the following […]

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Types of Eating disorders

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 […]

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What is acid reflux : common questions answered

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 […]

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