Understanding Diabetes Diabetes is one of the most common medical conditions prevalent today. It affects the body’s production and use of insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The glucose imbalance causes a variety of often very serious health issues. The disease appears in 3 forms: Type 1: In…
Read MoreThe thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and is positioned in front of the windpipe. This butterfly-shaped gland measures approximately 5 cms. in width and typically weighs about 20 grams. A normally sized thyroid gland is not visible during an external examination and cannot be felt when normal finger pressure is…
Read MoreWe live in a world that moves forward at an increasingly faster speed. Our ways of life and our activities have evolved to meet the demands that the new lifestyle places on us. There are many methods that we use to deal with stress and pressure – unhealthy eating, snacking and consuming junk food, smoking,…
Read MoreAcne is a universal problem that has no gender bias. Although it is normally a skin condition that affects people post-puberty, in their teens, acne can affect anyone at almost any age. While it is not life-threatening, it can have a serious impact on both the appearance and the quality of life of a person….
Read MoreUrology and gynecology are two distinct fields of medical specialization. However, there are many instances where the two areas intersect and specialized treatment, including surgery, is required. While many hospitals have both urology and gynecology departments, not all offer highly specialized urogynecologic surgery and procedures. Urogynecology, also known as female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, is a…
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