wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 24, 2009, 1:20 am
The digestive system is a workhorse of the human body. When it breaks down, so do you. Here’s how to calm the most common belly beasts. Burning in the chest Where it hurts:  Oesophagus, possibly th...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 21, 2009, 1:44 am
Single port access (SPA) surgery, also known as laparo endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) or one port umbilical surgery (OPUS) or single port incisionle...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 21, 2009, 12:59 am
Fish oils are known for their beneficial health effects, but how and why they produce antiinflammatory effects remains uncertain. Now, British researchers claim to have uncovered a mechanism that expl...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 21, 2009, 12:06 am
The Tissue Preserving Total Knee Replacement surgery goes beyond the general scope of conventional TKR surgeries that involve cutting through the quadriceps muscle during the surgery. Conventional Tot...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 17, 2009, 1:18 am
For osteoarthritis patients suffering from joint pain, stiffness and loss of movement, a new treatment is now available that can reduce the side effect of painkillers besides delaying the prospect of ...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 16, 2009, 12:19 am
India accounts for the largest number of diabetic patients in the world with approximately 56 million people affected and the number is set to grow to 900 million over the next 20 years i.e. 9% of the...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 13, 2009, 3:54 am
You may finally have a legimate reason to hug a tree: A hike in the woods can boost your immunity, say Japanese researchers. They found that men who walked through a dense forest for a total of six ho...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 11, 2009, 11:17 pm
The next time you are served spicy vegetarian food do not grimace, because it is the much sought-after manna from heaven that has been lately found to effectively stave off the fatal impact of the dre...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 10, 2009, 1:26 am
Is that tight chest telling you to visit your doc for a checkup, or to just stop visiting the cake shop? Find out… Out of shape Asthma The symptoms Shortness of breath, but only after exerci...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 9, 2009, 3:18 am
Power Up your lungs with shells. A study by Cornell University found those who consumed above-average amounts of the antioxidant selenium drastically reduced the risk of pulmonary disease such as asth...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 7, 2009, 12:23 am
You`d be surprised at the benefits that the tiny raisin offers. Obtained from drying black or green grapes in driers or in natural light, raisins are among the most loved dry fruits. raisins have gen...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 6, 2009, 11:54 pm
Coconut water is known to be more nutritious than whole milk because it has no cholesterol and lesser fat. It improves circulation and is known to clean your digestive tract. Coconut water not only st...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 5, 2009, 11:45 pm
What is Diabetes? It`s a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Hyperglycaemia or raised blood ...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 4, 2009, 6:08 am
Shoulder pain : Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. For slide show follow the link below: http://www.scribd.com/doc/22102193/Shoulder-Pain-Symptoms-Diagnosis-and-Treatements
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 3, 2009, 11:10 pm
We can`t recommend pigging out on chocolate for a healthier smile. But Tulane University researchers found that an extract of cocoa beans, theobromine, is more effective than fluoride for hardening to...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 3, 2009, 1:13 am
Pneumonia : It`s described as ‘The Captain of Men of Death’. This captain kills more than 3 lakh Indian children under the age of five-highest mortality in the world-every year, says UN re...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Nov 2, 2009, 6:53 am
A double blind placebo-controlled trial of fenugreek seeds published in The Journal of the Associations of Physicians in India found that having fenugreek seeds really is good for you. “Fenugree...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 30, 2009, 2:16 am
Here`s scientific evidence that one weird diet might actually work. Louisiana State University researchers discovered that people who ate half a grapefruit three times a day lost 1.8kg in 12 weeks, ev...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 30, 2009, 12:21 am
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Who can follow; *All angina and post heart attack patients *Diagnosed blockages in the angiography *Stress test Positive *Undergone bypass surgery / angioplasty proce...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 28, 2009, 5:08 am
Eat the egg to drop the calories.
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 27, 2009, 12:40 am
A vegetarian diet high in complex carbohydrates, and low in fat and sugar can lower blood sugar levels in non insulin dependent diabetes.
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 26, 2009, 4:08 am
For people suffering from arthritis, the coming months of winter can be likened to a nightmare. How weather effects Bone & joint Pain? There is no scientific connection between arthritis and winter...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 26, 2009, 12:31 am
Eat your chocolate in moderation, An ounce of dark chocolate (70% or more cocoa) per day can improve your health without piling on the fat and calories.
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 23, 2009, 2:44 am
One of the best ways to predict the possibility of developing a chronic illness is to know your family health history. Learning about your family’s health history will lend valuable clues about your...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 14, 2009, 1:23 am
It has been estimated that an individual will spend approximately 25 to 33% of their life sleeping! Yet wellness is always focused on the awake hours; exercise, diet, life-style tips, etc. This spine...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 13, 2009, 5:48 am
According to experts, there are four basic ways to get your cholesterol where you want it: Eating a healthy diet. Exercising Losing weight Taking medicine — in some cases While each of ...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Oct 12, 2009, 4:54 am
Arthritis can have significant physical and psychological repercussions that impact quality of life. Gender as a predictor of outcomes of arthritis has evoked considerable interest over the decades. ...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 29, 2009, 6:02 am
Minimal Access Surgery (MAS), or laparoscopy as it is better known, is the rage today. And for myriad reasons too. MAS brings with it a host of advantages: It sometimes : • Offers even better visi...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 29, 2009, 4:39 am
The general myth shrouding all surgeries is the trauma factor. People always view operations as a traumatic experience without exception. With the advent of Minimal Access Surgery (MAS), or Laparoscop...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 29, 2009, 4:12 am
Creamy, luscious, sinful and extremely healthy. Ever heard of such a combination? The spinach and cream soup brings just that. Right from your eyes, to your heart, spinach brings a range of health ben...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 29, 2009, 12:58 am
Do you want to give your brain a little workout? Here are a few mind benders and puzzles that promise to stretch your brain. 1. Put three letters in front of the letters ERGRO, and the same three let...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 24, 2009, 4:05 am
Fresh or dried flowers, leaves or bark, seeds or roots, pieces of dried or ripe fruit, grasses or nuts. Herbal tea can be made with any of these by soaking plant parts into boiling water for a few min...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 24, 2009, 3:42 am
Like other parts of your body, your brain too needs a healthy lifestyle to function smoothly. While physical and mental activity and social interaction is essential, a balanced diet goes a long way to...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 23, 2009, 2:48 am
As with any others, brain tumour can be both cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Unlike malignant ones, benign tumours grow slowly and never spread to other parts. But their increase in s...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 23, 2009, 1:26 am
Brain and spine tumours never sprout overnight and they bring with them a host of complications. Here are a few things that could trigger tumours in the brain and spine: • Radiation exposure. ...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 8, 2009, 12:34 am
Drink a glass of good health; drink apple juice. Yes, apple juice is a good cleanser and is essential for your body. It has Vitamin A and C and is also a great source of energy. But do not peel the a...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 3, 2009, 4:02 am
What do you do when you experience back pain? Lie in bed and stop strenuous activity, right? This may help in the short run, however, if prolonged, it could undermine healing. Active exercises can hel...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 3, 2009, 2:52 am
As summer approaches fast, it’s not just an increase in temperature that’s likely to affect you. Seasonal changes bring along with them allergies and you may find yourself sneezing more or...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 3, 2009, 2:39 am
Want to prevent your employees from falling sick? Then just add plants in their workspaces and increase their productivity and health. Modern offices are typically full of synthetic materials like car...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 3, 2009, 1:46 am
With all the fitness mania, drinking fruit juice is now becoming the norm. However, gulping juice by the gallons will not enhance your health. It might well have adverse effects, as there’s a li...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Sep 3, 2009, 1:23 am
It plays an important role in detoxification, digestion, circulation, hormonal balance and fat regulation. It is the largest organ controlling about 500 chemical functions of your body. So, you simply...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Aug 27, 2009, 1:23 am
The spinal cord can be compressed by lesions/tumours that arise from the covering layers (dura/arachnoid) or by tumours within the spinal cord. Based on the location, they are called extradural (outs...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Aug 26, 2009, 12:16 am
Galactosemia is a condition that affects the body’s ability to use or metabolize a simple sugar called galactose resulting in the accumulation of galactose 1-phosphate in the body. Galactose is a pr...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Aug 25, 2009, 5:56 am
Primary palmar hyperhidrosis is a pathological and debilitating condition of excess sweating caused by excessive secretion of the sweat glands, and the etiology is unknown. This disorder affec...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Aug 25, 2009, 1:52 am
Fortis Healthcare acquisition of Wockhardt Hospitals will add 1,902 beds to the second largest Hospital Chain of the country , taking its capacity to 5,180 across 38 hospitals, and expands its presenc...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Aug 18, 2009, 2:17 am
Cerebral Palsy is a term used for a group of disorders that affects an individual’s body movement, balance and posture. Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy appear in infancy or early childhood and remain con...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Aug 17, 2009, 5:10 am
It has long been suspected that obesity and heart disease are strongly correlated. Popular perception suggests that heart disease and heart failure is generally the direct result of diabetes, high blo...
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wockhardt hospitals posted an article on Medical Breakthroughs - Aug 17, 2009, 1:24 am
India’s projection for cancer among men in 2020 is now out and it isn`t looking very good. The country will see a 20% increase – 87,000 additional cases of cancer every year in men by 2020. A...
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