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Blindness – A Terrifying Consequence of Diabetes In developed countries, diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most horrible complications of diabetes and leading cause of blindness. A diabetic is 25 times more at risk of becoming blind. High blood sugar levels damage the intricate blood vessels in the retina- the light sensitive tissue responsible [...]

Radio surgery Radiosurgery utilizes high energy beams to hamper the DNA of the tumour cells which makes the cells to arrest multiplying. A high radiation dose is delivered with precision in Stereotactic radiosurgery in a single treatment. It is performed as a day surgery procedure. The different technologies for performing radiosurgery are The LINAC (X-knife [...]

Nasal allergies The immune system is accountable for shielding the body against harmful germs, compounds and cells. The immune cells are mobilised whenever any germs enters the body, the immune system mounts a response to fight it. In an allergic reaction, the immune system incorrectly recognizes a harmless substance as harmful and mounts a response [...]

The most common method by which women feel a painless lump in the breast is accidentally, sometimes while soaping in the shower. If you’re educated to conduct self-breast examination monthly, you’ll know how your breasts feel. You’d detect lumps and masses early on. If you do discover a mass, don’t panic! It might or might [...]

Several methods of breast enhancement exist; few methods are temporary while few are permanent. The method which offers the patient the most suitable size and appearance and shall last for long time should be selected. The method should further offer the patient the best natural shape and softness. Below are mentioned few different methods which [...]

After the decision of going ahead with cataract extraction is finalized then, the next step includes the selection of the intraocular lens which is to be implanted. The intraocular lens serves to replace the focusing function of the natural lens of the eye which has been eliminated during the cataract extraction procedure. The intraocular lens [...]

Most of us start out with sparkling whiteteeth, thanks to their porcelain-like enamel surface. Composed of microscopic crystalline rods, tooth enamel is designed to protect the teeth from the effects of chewing, gnashing, trauma and acid attacks caused by sugar. But over the years enamel can get worn down, becoming more transparent and permitting the [...]

Endodontic surgery can be an option to save a cracked or infected tooth. Your dentist may not be able to see the damage to your tooth through a visual exam or your tooth may have developed calcium deposits that prevent your dentist from examining your tooth with conventional dental tools. These deposits block the canal [...]

A cracked tooth is a common complaint among patients. They can cause pain or exhibit no symptoms until they become infected and some cracked teeth have symptoms that come and go. Many times x-rays are the only way to diagnose a crack that is below the gum line or to detect small cracks. Some cracked [...]

Any dental injury, even if mild does immediately require the examination by a dentist or an endodontist. Endodontic treatment involves the inside of the tooth. Endodontic procedures along with other dental procedures can be performed by general dentists or endodontists. Endodontists are dentists who acquire specialized training in endodontic procedures. To specialize in the field [...]