Is there a Cure for GERD?
Cure means healing or restoring to health. Cure is applied to the eradication of disease or sickness. When a disease is cured, the symptoms don’t return once the treatment is removed.
COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING CAN SAVE LIVES
Both men and women above the age of 50 years are at risk for colorectal cancer, the risk increases more so with increasing age. Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer killer. There is strong scientific evidence that [...]
The Role of Telemedicine in the Current Scenario #coronavirus
Imagine a scenario where you could consult your doctor without having to travel, wait in the queue in the hospital/clinic or even avoid the risk of getting an infection from other patients waiting at the same place [...]
Protective measures of CoronaVirus
Protective measures to fight the new COVID-19( Coronavirus) Outbreak:
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BIOLOGY OF LEPTIN: THE HUNGER HORMONE
Bariatric surgery is undoubtedly the most effective treatment for morbid obesity. It has also proven to be a boon for obesity-related co-morbidities, especially, type 2 diabetes as many patients achieve remission of [...]
Does India have to worry about obesity?
India is a country of paradoxes. On the one end, a large population of this country suffers from the ill-effects of undernourishment, and on the other hand, we are third in the highest number of obese individual in [...]
Hepatitis B: Causes, Symptoms & Management Of The Disease
“Eliminate Hepatitis” The above slogan is the theme for “World Hepatitis Day” this year, observed on 28th July in memory of the birthday of Nobel Laureate Prof. Samuels Blumberg who discovered the Hepatitis B [...]
Gastroesophageal reflux – Is it a disease or a condition?
Every one of us has experienced occasional gastroesophageal reflux when we burp, with an acid taste in our mouth or have heartburn. However, if these symptoms frequently (>2 times a week)
Gastroesophageal reflux – diagnosis and Treatment
Anyone who is experiencing frequent acid reflux symptoms should talk to their doctor, who may refer them to a specialist in gut medicine known as a gastroenterologist for further investigation.
What The Patient Needs To Know About Helicobacter Pylori
In this issue of Gut Speak, here is dealing with the common term you’ve heard- but not fully aware of- Helicobacter Pylori. If you thought peptic ulcers in stomach and duodenum are mostly due to stress