Screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori for gastric cancer prevention Important questions answered

Gastric cancer remains the 5th most common cause of cancer deaths. Major breakthrough in stomach cancer has been the identification of  H pylori  relation  to gastric cancer . A global consensus meeting was held to review current evidence and knowledge gaps and propose collaborative studies on population-wide screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori for prevention […]

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Image of the month : Parasitic Twin , a rare ultrasound diagnosis

Contributed by :  Dr Farooq Ahmad Wani  Senior Consultant Radiologist Director North End Hospital Srinagar -Baramulla National Highway, Palhalan , Kashmir  Clinical scenario ; A pregnant Female with Gestational Age 15 weeks and 5 days presented to clinic for gestational ultrasound  On Level II USG scan, A twin pregnancy was noted    One of the Twins […]

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Psychological aspects of Colon cancer.

Contributed by Dr Shaheen Shora  Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical Director HPFT, NHS UK. Twitter  Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. A cancer diagnosis can affect the emotional well being and mental health of patients, families and carers. Cancer can affect individuals feelings, mood and ways […]

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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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