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Family & General Medicine

Anemia – Causes, Treatment and Prevention

What is Hemoglobin? Oxygen is the life-force of human beings and it comes from the air we breathe. Oxygen is transported to all cells and tissues in the body through

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Painkillers for Acute and Chronic Pain

Pain is one of the most common and immediate outcomes of several ailments and health conditions. The pain can be very intense but in short bursts (acute pain) or it

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Diuretics: Types and Uses in Treatment

Diuretics, also called ‘water pills’, are a class of medicines that are used to reduce high blood-pressure. Fluid retention is a symptom or consequence of several health conditions. This means,

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Why should Triglycerides be within normal limits?

Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the human body.  They come from the fats we consume and further, the body makes a large proportion of the triglycerides from

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Diabetes patches – what are they and who should use them?

Diabetes has become increasingly common over the years, with India being home to nearly 77 million diabetics as of Nov 2019. Insulin, the hormone which regulates sugar metabolism, is either

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Safety Precautions During Rains

The monsoon season is upon us; we have been experiencing heavy rain with more predicted. In the approaching rainy days, it is important that we follow a few health precautions

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Why some people are predisposed to Obesity

Obesity is the new global epidemic! In the UK, 28, 25, 29 and 25 percent of adults are obese in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively. The figure is

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Top 5 Reasons to have a Family Physician

Till a few decades back, every family had a family doctor or a family physician. The concept was quite common both in cities and smaller towns across India. However, with

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Internal Medicine and Family Medicine – Know the Difference

With advances in Medicine and Healthcare, the related terminology has also become extensive over the years. ‘Primary Care’ refers to the first line of response in a non-emergency situation. These

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What are the criteria to be a blood donor?

Giving blood to a person who needs it is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give. It costs you nothing, but for the recipient, it could mean

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