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Over the past five years, lung cancer has evolved rapidly and has taken the shape of a common bodily disease affecting millions across the globe. The increased intake of illegal drugs, cigarette smoking, working in conditions prone to air pollution,
What is a Superfood? Superfoods give your diet a healthy boost, while reducing your risk of heart disease. memory loss, and other health problems. These foods pack a big nutritional punch. They’re strong sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other
GIVE YOUR PATIENT AN ACTIVE AND A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT GASTROINTESTINAL WOES ENHANCED LIVER FIBROSIS: ITS ASSOCIATION WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD) AND LIVER FIBROSIS Liver fibrosis is a consequence of various Chronic Liver Diseases, often caused by viruses,
Why Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, and is also a common cause of cancer death, second only to lung cancer. In the past 15 years (2000 —2015) the proportion
Problems get multiplied if they are not detected at the earliest. Dr Lal PathLabs offers end-to-end solutions by providing a comprehensive range of Multiple Myeloma tests. NICE 2016, GUIDELINES ON MULTIPLE MYELOMA While performing a bone marrow aspirate and trephine
Celiac Disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine. Please ensure the treatment of your patients at the earliest for a healthy and carefree life ahead. INTRODUCTION Celiac Disease (CD) in
All of us are aware of the fact that some diseases are more prominent in certain seasons than others. For instance, cold, flu and cough are common diseases of winters, dengue and malaria of monsoon, and diarrhea of summers. Of
Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by the virus varicella zoster. It’s a common infectious illness that’s characterised by itchy red rashes, which later, with the progress of the disease, turn into blisters and scabs. These tend to appear all
Histocompatibility Testing plays an important role in determining the degree of Human Leukocyte Antigen (MLA) matching between the solid organ recipients and their donors (12). It also includes the donor-recipient Cross-match Testing (XMT) and anti-HLA antibody screening that are crucial
Gluten free this, gluten free that, gluten free everything! This new (quasi) fad has been on everyone’s mind for quite a while now. But ever wondered why? Ever wondered why the millennial are moving towards a diet that is completely
Jaundice, also known as Icterus, is a medical condition characterized by yellow pigmentation of the skin and sclerae, the white part of the eye. Before moving ahead and taking a look at the causes, symptoms and preventive measures of Jaundice
The word “Hepatitis” refers to a disease that’s characterized by inflammation of the liver. Excessive consumption of alcohol, drugs, exposure to viral and bacterial infections, and toxins can be the main cause of hepatitis in most individuals. It is also
India’s leading pathology chain Dr Lal PathLabs opened its first international lab in Nepal, The inauguration function was held yesterday at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. Dr Lal PathLabs Nepal is Nepalese company (& subsidiary of Indian company established locally) for
What is poison? Poison is a toxic substance that is unsafe for the body. One may swallow it, breathe it, infuse it or assimilate it through the skin. Poisonous substances can include: Solutions or over-the-counter prescriptions taken in the form
Human body is made up of millions of cells which group together make different kind of organs but some cells function in their individual form and move throughout the body via body fluids like blood to perform their functions. By
What is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a severe bacterial disease that affects the mucous films of the throat and nose. Though it spreads effectively from one individual to another through different mediums, diphtheria can be prevented by the use of vaccinations.
Types of Heart Diseases “India is currently witnessing nearly two million heart attacks a year, and majority of the victims are youngsters,” said Dr. Ashwani Mehta, Senior Cardiologist at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The situation is so severe and alarming
Healthcare providers apex body NATHEALTH said today Dr Lal PathLabs Chairman & MD Dr Arvind Lal has been elected as the President of the federation for 2017-18. He succeeds Max Group President and Max India, Max Life & Max Healthcare Chairman Rahul
What is a Ferritin Blood Test? Our body needs iron to transmit oxygen to its cells. This need is filled by the red blood cells of the blood. Lacking enough iron, red blood cells will be incapable of supplying sufficient
Every year about 220,000 die from tuberculosis in India, and 2.2 million people develop this infectious disease which mainly affects the lungs. According to Revised National Tuberculosis Program (RNTCP), about one-third of TB cases are not diagnosed and even when
