Category: Chronic Care
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World Pneumonia Day- A global event with the theme “Pneumonia Affects Everyone”
What is known as World pneumonia day? World Pneumonia Day is an annual global event held on November 12th to raise awareness and educate people about Pneumonia disease, which is the world’s worst infectious killer of adults and children, accounting for the majority of fatalities among children under the age of five worldwide. The day…
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Diabetes: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
What is Diabetes known as? Diabetes mellitus is a condition that lasts for a long time and develops either because the pancreas does not generate sufficient insulin or because the body is not able to make proper use of insulin. Blood glucose levels are controlled by the hormone insulin. Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood…
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Type 2 Diabetes Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Diabetes type 2 is characterised by a disturbance in the mechanisms by which the body controls and utilises sugar (also known as glucose) as energy. A deficiency of insulin causes blood sugar levels to increase continuously. High blood sugar usually causes cardiovascular, neurological, and immune system disorders. Two primary problems arise in type 2 diabetes,…
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National Cancer Awareness Day a move to combat cancer
In September 2014, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Indian Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, made the initial announcement that the 7th of November would be celebrated annually as National Cancer Awareness Day. This was done in an effort to raise public awareness about the importance of detecting cancer early and avoiding behaviours that increase…
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What is liver cancer?
Liver cancer is the third most common cause of death in the world It is like any other cancer is an overgrowth of cells which especially occurs in the liver.India accounts for almost 22,000 cases every year of liver cancer.The incidence of the most common form of liver cancer that is hepatocellular carcinoma is 1.6%…
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Do not ignore a diabetic foot ulcer!
A diabetic Foot Ulcer is an infection which involves the foot in a person with Diabetes Mellitus. It occurs as a result of acute or chronic injury to the soft tissues of the foot, and there must be evidence of pre-existing neuropathy and/or ischaemia. This is a scientific definition but for the understanding of a…
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What is breast cancer? A beginners guide
Did you know? October is celebrated as Breast cancer awareness month.The theme of this awareness program focuses on RISE (Rally in Supporting, Screening and Serving Everyone) As you know one in every 28th Indian woman is likely to develop breast cancer during her lifetime.It is basically a disease which involves excessive growth of breast tissue…
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Overview of stroke and its treatment
What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings oxygen and nutrient to the brain either bursts out or gets blocked by a clot (or ruptures). When this happens, part of the brain can’t get the blood and oxygen, so brain cells die. Any area of the brain, brain stem, or…
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Tips to Prevent Asthma Attacks
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become swollen and narrow, causing them to produce more mucus than usual. This makes it hard to breathe and can lead to coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma’s impact varies widely; for some, it’s a minor inconvenience, while for others, it can significantly hinder daily activities…
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Healthy diet for stroke patients
What is a stroke? A stroke happens when the blood supply to a part of your brain gets reduced. It stops brain tissue from getting the oxygen and nutrients when it needs. As soon as you start, the brain cells start to die off and a stroke may occur to you. There is also various…