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High Fluid Intake Lowers Kidney Stone Risk

High Fluid Intake Lowers Kidney Stone Risk Every year, more than a million people are hospitalized for kidney stone problems. In the United States alone, the number of cases reported for people with kidney stones has gone up from 3.8% in the 1970s to 8.8% in the 2000s. A kidney stone can be defined as […]

Renal Transplant

Renal Transplant A renal transplant is a surgical procedure wherein a kidney from a donor, either living or deceased, is put into the body of a recipient whose kidneys are no longer working properly. What is the Need of a Renal Transplant? The role of the kidneys is to remove the toxic wastes present […]

Urinary Hesitancy | Difficulty with Flow | Causes | Treatment

Urinary Hesitancy | Difficulty with Flow Urinary hesitancy can be defined as a medical condition wherein a patient faces difficulty in starting or maintaining a urine stream. Urinary hesitancy is normally observed in people of all ages and is common in both males as well as females. However, it is more commonly observed in older men […]

Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Alzheimer’s Symptoms Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder in which the memory and important cognitive functions of the brain get destroyed steadily because of damage and degeneration of the neuronal cells. It is one of the most important reasons behind dementia. Patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease become socially and intellectually incapacitated. The changes become […]

Cervical Disc Disease

Cervical Disc Disease Degeneration of disks due to decades of lifting, bending, twisting, and turning is referred to as aging. However, when this aging process occurs prematurely or more rapidly, it is referred to as degeneration. This degeneration of the disks, specifically in the cervical area, reduces the flexibility and height of the disks resulting […]

Seborrheic Dermatitis on Penis

Seborrheic Dermatitis on Penis Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition. It is a papulo-squamous disorder of the skin which usually affects the oily areas where sebum production is high. It is generally seen on the scalp but can also be seen in other areas like the face, nasolabial folds, eyebrows, upper chest, armpits, back, […]

Natural Remedies for Dyspareunia

Natural Remedies for Dyspareunia Dyspareunia is defined as a medical condition characterized by pain that is experienced by a woman when penetration is attempted during a sexual intercourse or a sexual activity. The pain might be superficial or deep and is often caused by the dryness of the vagina or any other genital disorder. The […]

The Prostate Health Index for Detecting Prostate Cancer

The Prostate Health Index for Detecting Prostate Cancer Prostate Health Index (PHI) is a formula that predicts the risk of prostate cancer. The mathematical formula combines total Prostate-specific antigen, free PSA and proPSA to detect prostate cancer risk on biopsy. Additionally, the prostate health index predicts the risk of progression during active surveillance. Unfortunately, prostate […]

Bronchitis Diagnosis and Management

Bronchitis Diagnosis and Management Bronchitis is the inflammation and irritation of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs. As a result of the swelling of airways, the passages carrying oxygen narrow down or constrict, thereby blocking the air flow to the lungs and making it harder to breathe. Bronchitis Causes Caused by a […]

Unstable Angina

Unstable Angina Angina is a medical condition caused by improper supply of blood to the heart due to narrowed coronary arteries. The condition often causes crushing pain in your chest while resting. Some people may experience pain in arms, neck, and shoulders. Due to this condition, there is reduced blood flow to your heart muscle, […]

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