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Family & General Medicine

Diabetes, and travelling across time-zones 0

Summary For persons with  diabetes, travel brings a lot of challenges, both during and after the journey, at the new destination. Especially if the journey is a long one, which

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Hypercholesterolemia or High Cholesterol – Facts you need to know 2

Summary Hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which, the body has more LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) than what is good for the person. This leads to a condition called atherosclerosis, which

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Iron-deficiency Anaemia in Children 0

Summary Iron is a vital element for overall health of human beings as it helps the body make RBCs. Anaemia is a condition in which there is not enough RBCs

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Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Psoriasis 0

Summary Psoriasis is an auto-immune condition that affects the skin primarily. It is marked by scaly or flaky skin with patches in various colours. In addition to the discomfort and

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Low Glycemic Index grains that are good for diabetics and elders 0

Summary Diabetics and elders are at risk of various age-related conditions. Regular exercise and the right diet go a long way in preventing these conditions and ensuring optimal health. In

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Understanding Allergies: Types, Triggers, and Symptom Management 0

Summary Allergy is a condition in which the immune system over-reacts to a particular biochemical substance that has entered the body, treating it as a threat. The same substance may

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How to save your Diabetic Foot from Amputation? 0

Summary Diabetes causes various complications including Peripheral Artery Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy. These can increase the risk of what is called Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Such ulcers in the feet can

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Essential Knowledge – A to Z of Diabetes 0

On a global scale, the number of diabetics in India is very high, and the number stands at 7.5 crores today. It is a bit alarming to note that this

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Plasma – Basic facts and donation 0

What is Plasma? Plasma is the fluid component of blood in which red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended. Almost 55% of blood is made up of

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Impact of Stress on blood-sugar levels and Diabetes management 0

Overview Stress is a natural occurrence in day-to-day life and everyone has his/her own techniques to relieve stress. When handled properly, stress does not cause any major health concern. However,

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