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Dealing with Foreign Body Inside the Ears , Published by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

This article throws the spotlight on cases of finding foreign body inside the ear and how to deal with it.. read more »

Allergic Conjunctivitis and Its Treatment Options, Published by Dr. Manjunath Natarajan

Allergic conjunctivitis is a very commonly seen disease in the ophthalmology OPD. Allergy as a disorder usually involves the whole body and does not only involve specific organs of the body. Although the symptoms like watering, itching, redness, blurred vision are quite troublesome, the allergic reaction per se is just a bodily defense mechanism designed to isolate and seal away or destroy foreign objects by our immune system. This article looks at the various ways in which allergy, eye allergies in particular, can present, the effects of longstanding allergic conditions of the eye and the effects of treatment with their side effects.. read more »

Treadmill or Stationary Cycle: Which Is Better for Aerobic Exercise?, Published by Dr. Mayank Agarwal

The recommended physical activity for optimal health benefits in healthy adults is thirty minutes of (ten-minute bouts three times a day is also acceptable) moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on most of the days. Traditionally, treadmill and cycle ergometer are the most accepted and accessible forms of aerobic exercise for maintenance and improvement of health. But, if one had to choose between a treadmill and a cycle ergometer, then a treadmill could be preferred because of higher fat oxidation and energy expenditure.. read more »

Bedwetting Homeopathy Treatment, Published by Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar

Bedwetting can be cured naturally with homeopathy without disturbing the endocrine system. The treatment aims at reducing anxiety in the child which is the root cause of bedwetting.. read more »

Placenta Previa and Low-Lying Placenta, Published by Dr. Vasantha K S

This article talks about a condition in pregnancy where the placenta lies lower than usual, known as placenta previa and its types, symptoms, causes, complications, and precautions to undertake.. read more »

Xerosis (Dry Skin): How to Get Rid of It?, Published by Dr. Vasantha K S

Dry skin is not only a cosmetic concern, but it also indicates that your skin is not in the best of health. Although, it is more common as one ages, cracking and thinning of skin can also affect younger individuals in certain circumstances. This article talks in detail about the medical condition of dry skin and how to deal with it.. read more »

Eosinophilia: A Brief Discussion Regarding Causes and Management, Published by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Eosinophils are round to oval cells having a bilobed nucleus with orange granules in the cytoplasm. Along with the IgE antibody, it mediates allergic reactions, that is, type-1 hypersensitivity reactions. So, increased eosinophil count is suggestive of mainly allergic reaction. Its normal range in different leukocyte counts is only 1 to 6 % (40 to 400/cmm). In an allergic reaction, eosinophils along with mast cells, play a significant role and its content like digestive enzymes and cytotoxic protein can lead to tissue damage as well.. read more »

COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Published by Dr. Vasantha K S

COPD is becoming increasingly common, especially in developed and developing countries. It is a disease of the lung as a direct result of its irritation due to smoke, dust, and other pollutants.. read more »

Tuberculosis (TB) - Types, Investigations, and Treatment, Published by Dr. Vasantha K S

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can also affect other organs in the body.. read more »

Corn: Homeopathic Treatment, Published by Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar

This article explains the homeopathic approach to treat corns. Homeopathic medicines help reduce the pain of corn.. read more »