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  • What is Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
    Health - 29 Dec 2022
    Flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) is a medical technique that allows for the visualization of the lining of the gut, specifically the rectum and a part of the colon (up to approximately 60 cm). It is...
  • General Surgery
    Health - 17 Jul 2024
    General surgery, as the name denotes, encompasses a broad spectrum of operative procedures with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases in any region of the body.
  • Colorectal Cancer Prevention
    Health - 1 Jul 2023
    There are several ways to prevent or at least reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Although the exact cause of the cancer is unknown, certain lifestyle measures seem to reduce the possibility of the...
  • Obesity and Cancer
    Health - 24 Feb 2023
    The prevalence of excess body weight and obesity is rapidly increasing worldwide. Apart from several conditions like diabetes, heart disease, liver and gall bladder disorders, cancers have also been...
  • Secondary Bone Cancer
    Health - 28 Dec 2022
    While most patients have concerns about the prognosis when they develop secondary cancer, it depends on factors, such as the spread of the cancer to one or more parts in the body, spread rate and how...
  • Side Effects of Radiation Therapy?
    Health - 23 Aug 2018
    Radiation therapy offers a great benefit in the treatment of cancerous tumors, due to its ability to damage DNA needed for the replication of quickly multiplying tumor cells. However, the normal cells...
  • Symptoms and Causes of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP)
    Health - 29 Jun 2025
    Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) normally starts as a slow-growing tumor in the appendix and it is hence classified as a low-grade mucinous appendiceal neoplasm (LAMN). In rare incidences, it may develop...
  • Carcinoid Tumor Signs and Symptoms
    Health - 23 Aug 2023
    Carcinoid tumors may sometimes be asymptomatic but may show symptoms in other patients. The signs of the illness are not definite and depend greatly on the location of the tumor. Hormones released...
  • What Does the Uterus Do?
    Health - 7 Jul 2023
    The uterus is the medical term for the womb. It is the Latin word for womb. It is about the size and shape of an inverted pear. The uterus sits quite low in the abdomen and is held in position by...
  • Folic Acid and Health
    Health - 21 Jun 2023
    Folic acid is a vital nutrient in diet. Its primary action is on formation of red blood cells and also in the formation of chemicals essential for DNA manufacture.

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