The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension. Blood pressure is the force with which the blood pushes...
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Stroke
is the loss of brain function due to a sudden disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. As a result of the...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
is a condition where the patient is unable to breathe out fully. There is limited airflow, which is the result...
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Cancer - Understanding the Role of Chemotherapy
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It is important to understand the role of chemotherapy in...
Diabetic Complications - Nephropathy - Kidney
The function of the kidney is to rid the body of toxins and to purify the blood. Diabetes can reduce the kidney’s...
Diabetes and travel - Carry a doctor's note
Despite being insulin-dependent, Jayesh Shah (54) continues to globe-trot for work. All it needs is a little extra...
Types of Arthritis
Different types of arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA)
OA is the most common type of arthritis. It involves wear and...
Diabetic complications – Foot Ulcers
What is it
Diabetic patients are at a high risk of developing many foot problems. Even simple foot problems can...
Diabetic Neuropathy
What is it
Prolonged diabetes mellitus damages the nerves. This malfunction of the nerves is called diabetic...
