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Medical treatment of prostate cancer – Part 1

Medical treatment of prostate cancer The treatment of choice for the management of prostate cancer depends on several factors such as; intensity and severity of disease, age at diagnosis, co-morbid health issues, patient preferences, available treatment options and potential side effects in conjunction with overall health status of the patient. Active surveillance Active surveillance is […]

Natural treatments for Prostate Cancer

Natural treatments for Prostate Cancer The malignancy of prostate gland is the product of abnormal mitotic division of lining cells; thereby leading to a wide array of sexual and urinary complications. Although, most cases of advanced prostate malignancy are managed by invasive procedures (such as surgical interventions, radiation therapy, cryotherapy, high intensity ultrasound treatment or […]

Prevention of Prostate Cancer

Prevention of Prostate Cancer Due to high morbidity and economic cost associated with the malignancy of the prostate gland, investigators have explored various preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of prostate cancer in susceptible male population. It is believed that patient awareness, identification of danger signs, knowledge of screening modalities and necessary lifestyle modifications can […]

Night eating syndrome

Night Eating Syndrome A nocturnal eating disorder, night eating syndrome wakes you up in the night with an uncontrollable urge to eat. If you are suffering from the syndrome, you would experience an urgent urge to indulge in inadvertent snacking, knowingly or unknowingly. Symptoms The syndrome is characterized by a lack of appetite during the […]

Myofascial pain syndrome

Myofascial Pain Syndrome A type of chronic muscle pain, myofascial pain syndrome refers to inflammation and pain in soft tissues that cover the muscles. The syndrome may occur after the contraction of a muscle from an injury or strained muscle group, tendon, or ligament. The symptoms may be felt in a single muscle or a […]

Healthy Sexual Relationship

What is a Healthy Sexual Relationship? A healthy sexual relationship can be defined as a state of emotional, physical, social, and mental well being with respect to our sexuality. In a healthy sexual relationship, the individuals involved are physically and psychologically content with the nature and frequency of their sexual encounters. Key Attributes of a […]

Jobs and Sexual Life | Stress is a Killer

Jobs and Sexual Life, Stress is a Killer If your sex life if no longer what it used to be, one of the most likely reason could be the stress at your workplace. The more stress you face at work, the more likely you are to have a boring sex life. And this is not […]

Organ Donation

Organ Donation Millions of people in the world are in need for one organ or another. In the US alone, over 123,000 people need an organ, with the addition of one person to the list every 12 minutes. Unfortunately, over 6,500 people die annually for want of an organ. Most of the organ donations come […]

Do Vaginal Yeast Infections Spread Through Sex?

Do Vaginal Yeast Infections Spread Through Sex? Vaginal yeast infection is commonly known as candidiasis. It is a condition frequently encountered in clinical practice and is caused by a fungus called as Candida. The condition is associated with severe burning, swelling and irritation of the vagina and the vulva. As per the statistics given by […]

Psoriasis Symptoms | Diagnosis and Treatment

Psoriasis Symptoms | Diagnosis and Treatment A chronic skin condition, psoriasis is the result of a disorder of the immune system that causes skin cells to grow five times faster than normal, resulting in the accumulation of dead skin cells in the form of elevated plaques of red, dry, and itchy skin. Under normal conditions, skin cells […]

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