Health(Feature)

Varicose Veins-Treatment Options

September 19, 2022 No Comments

Any vein close to the skin’s surface can become twisted and enlarged, leading to a condition known as varicose veins. Our lower body bears most of the brunt of standing and walking and therefore veins in the legs are most affected by varicose veins. Symptoms of varicose veins include: dark purple and blue colored veins that look like cords and appear on the legs. Your legs might become heavy and the pain worsens after standing

Know About Water Borne Diseases- Symptoms and Prevention

September 19, 2022 No Comments

Water borne diseases are common in developing countries where access to clean water and hygienic living conditions is not a reality yet. In simple terms, water borne diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that enter the body through contaminated water or through contact with feces. Below is a list of prevalent water borne diseases and the steps that can be taken to prevent them. 1. Typhoid: It

TIPS FOR LIVER CARE

August 8, 2022 No Comments

Liver is a very important organ of the digestive system. You need to give proper attention to liver health so that it functions optimally. Employ healthy lifestyle practices that promote good liver health. The liver is located under the ribcage on the right side. Its main function is to purify the blood and filter harmful chemicals made in your body. The liver produces bile that assists in breaking down fat from food. Additionally, it stores

Laparoscopic Surgery – What is it?

October 20, 2021 No Comments

Laparoscopic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery in which small incisions are used instead of the big incisions as in an open surgery. This surgical procedure uses a long thin camera known as a laparoscope to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses and disorders of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. A laparoscope sends images from inside of your body to a monitor where the surgeon can see them. Laparoscopic surgery is generally used when non-invasive techniques and

Importance of door to needle time

October 7, 2021 No Comments

In the treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is a common form of treatment. The sooner IVT is started, the better are the chances of a successful outcome. As a result, recording the in-hospital time to IVT treatment, also known as the door-to-needle time (DNT), is an effective approach to track quality improvement. In other words, Door to Needle (DTN) time is the period between when a stroke patient arrives in the emergency room to