Sleep apnea is diagnosed on the basis of the medical and sleep history of a person. The sleep history is usually provided by the person who shares a bed with the patients, and doctors may also advise the patient to visit a sleep disorder center.  The center will monitor the […]

The treatment of cancer involves a plethora of professionals. Professionals like doctors, nurses, physician assistants, counselors, dieticians, and social workers work as a multidisciplinary team. The treatment options range from immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, radiation. The treatment is recommended to treat the symptoms and side effects of cancer. Treatment […]

Muscle dystrophy involves loss of muscle very progressively and loss of strength resulting from this. This disease affects one in every 5000 males. This is due to the genetic mutation of the x-chromosome. Most common is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which affects young boys and other variations, may strike in adulthood. […]

When patients experience significant neurological changes, it is best to seek treatment as soon as possible, as it could be an indication of multiple sclerosis (MS). There are four types of MS, and they are named according to how the disease behaves over time. Types of multiple sclerosis Relapsing and […]

Being a chronic, progressive disease, congestive heart failure requires constant management. With the right medications and treatment methods, its symptoms can improve and the heart may become stronger. This reduces the chances of an early death due to the condition and also improves the quality of life of the patient. […]

Cervical cancer occurs when the cells in the cervix, the lowest part of a woman’s uterus, grow abnormally and invade other parts of the body. The good news is that cervical cancer is slow-growing, which means that there are opportunities for early detection and treatment. Cervical cancer is diagnosed through […]

Diabetes is a lifestyle-related disorder that results in high blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance or low production of insulin. Following a healthy lifestyle prevents or delays the onset of diabetes, so it is important for both the prevention and treatment of the condition. Type 2 diabetes increases the […]

Atrial fibrillation or AFib is an issue with the electrical activity of the heart. When AFib occurs, the heart skips beats, beats too rapidly, or even quivers. The heart cannot pump blood to the body via the chambers in the ideal manner. Sometimes, the blood tends to pool in the […]

One of the most important and effective ways of preventing multiple myeloma is to prevent its risk factors. In this regard, one of the most common risk factors for multiple myeloma is exposure to toxic substances. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry or the ATSDR, which […]

One of the most common types of cancer in the country, colon cancer is believed to affect 1 in every 23 males and 1 in every 25 females. Many risk factors contribute to the development of colon cancer and unfortunately, some of these are not in our control. These include […]