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Natural remedy by "clove" from your kitchen

2009-07-09T08:39:00.000-07:00

Though Indonesia is the largest producer of cloves, Zanzibar and Madagascar are the major exporters of the spice. Clove trees cover a vast area of these two islands. Madagascar cloves are considered the most superior quality. Clove is actually the dried, unopened, flower bud of a tree called Syzygium aromaticum.A main ingredient in garam masala, it has emerged an integral part of the aromatic

Peanut butter – A wholesome food

2009-07-08T10:02:00.000-07:00

What is Peanut Butter?Peanut butter has been invented and reinvented many times over the course of history. As an inexpensive source of protein that is simply brimming with nutrition, today, peanut butter remains a favourite with school-going children in the US. It's quick and convenient to prepare (just spread it thick with jam on slices of quick and convenient to prepare (just spread it thick

Coping with Panic Attack

2009-05-06T06:01:00.000-07:00

How to stop a panic attack?This may surprise you, but one of the best things you can do to decrease the severity of a panic attack is to remind yourself, “I don’t have to absolutely stop this and I can stand these symptoms.” The more you insist that you not have a panic attack or that the symptoms end immediately, the more anxious you actually make yourself. So, by focusing on stopping the attack

Panic Attack – What is it? Why it happens?

2009-05-06T05:45:00.000-07:00

What is a panic attack?Each of us has probably felt “panicked” when faced with a crisis, meaning we got really scared or upset. A panic attack is different than just feeling panicky or nervous, however. A panic attack feels like a surge or a wave of fear coming over you. Typically, an attack lasts from a few minutes to half an hour, but the sensations can continue for longer periods. During a

Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Skin cancer

2009-05-04T03:53:00.000-07:00

Diagnosis of Skin cancerDiagnosis is only confirmed with a skin biopsy. Most skin biopsies are done under local anesthesia with an injection. A shave biopsy is good for diagnosing basal cell carcinoma, while not as well for squamous cell carcinoma. A punch biopsy is preferred for diagnosing squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.Treatment of cancer of the skin:Treatment is dependent on type of

Different Types of Skin Cancer

2009-05-04T03:51:00.000-07:00

Basal cell carcinoma: Usually looks like a raised, smooth, pearly bump on the sun-exposed skin of the head neck or shoulder. Crusting and bleeding in the centre of the tumor frequently develops. It is often mistaken for a sore that does not heal. This form of skin cancer is the least deadly and can be cured completely by surgery.Squamous cell carcinoma: Commonly a red, scaling, thickened patch on

Skin cancers – Causes and symptoms

2009-05-04T03:46:00.000-07:00

Cancers that form on the surface of the skin are called skin cancers. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer seen in humans. It is estimated that over 1 million new cases occur annually across the globe. The annual rates of all forms of skin cancer are increasing each year, representing a growing public concern. Usually seen in fair skinned people above 50 but those not so fair and younger

Causes of cough and its diagnosis.

2009-04-29T23:58:00.000-07:00

What is Cough? Cough is a reflex explosive expiration that prevents aspiration and promotes the removal of secretions and foreign particles from the lung.The onset of a cough may be acute or chronic (usually defined as a cough that has persisted for more than 3 weeks). Sudden onset of unrelenting violent coughing can be due to an inhaled foreign body.Cough that is continuously productive of

Bronchoscopy – Indications, Types, Procedure and Complications

2009-04-29T09:53:00.000-07:00

Flexible and rigid bronchoscopy are two different methods of gaining access to and visualizing the airways.When flexible bronchoscopy is performed? A flexible fibreoptic bronchoscope is used to examine the bronchial tree and vocal cords (to exclude a recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy) prior to surgery. It is also utilized for the diagnosis of endobronchial lesions. Additional techniques such as

Varicose Veins - Treatment and Prognosis

2009-04-29T08:17:00.000-07:00

Treatment of varicose veins Exercise There is an exponential rise in the prevalence of venous disease as the amount of daily movement is reduced, therefore exercises that emphasize ankle flexion are encouraged. Activation of the musculo-venous pump provides periods of lowered venous pressure and improves function of the calf muscle pump.Elevation Raising the feet above the level of the heart for

Diagnosis of Varicose Vein

2009-04-29T07:59:00.000-07:00

Diagnosis of varicose veins:Clinical techniques to determine reflux such as the tourniquet and Perthes test have been superseded by the use of hand-held Doppler. For completeness, the two traditional examination techniques, I am mentioning here.The tourniquet test is performed by laying the patient flat and emptying the superficial veins in the leg. A tourniquet is applied and the patient is

Varicose Veins - Causes, Symptoms and Complicatons

2009-04-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

What are Varicose Veins The WHO defines varicose veins as saccular dilatations of veins, often being tortuous. Varicose veins can be classified as trunk varicosities, reticular varicosities or telangiectasia (thread veins). Although the majority of varicose veins are primary (due to inherent weakness of the wall of the veins), there are secondary causes also, need to be recognized, as they are

Medical and Surgical Treatment of Angina Pectoris

2009-04-27T02:18:00.000-07:00

There are four main aims in the managements of patients with coronary artery disease:1.To address underlying conditions that provoke or exacerbate angina;2.To prevent myocardial infarction and death;3.To give pharmacological therapy for angina;4.Revascularization.Identify and address any precipitating factors Attention should be given to underlying conditions that provoke or exacerbate angina.

Diagnosis of Angina Pectoris

2009-04-27T02:01:00.000-07:00

Initial investigations done in a patient of Angina#Full blood count - Anaemia can precipitate or exacerbate angina.#Plasma glucose - A random plasma glucose should be obtained to screen for diabetes.#Lipid profile - Serum cholesterol levels have important implications for therapy in primary and secondary prevention of coronary events.#Resting electrocardiogram - The resting ECG in patients with

What is Angina?

2009-04-27T01:52:00.000-07:00

What is Angina?Angina is the most common manifestation of ischaemic heart disease. It is a syndrome characterized by chest discomfort associated with myocardial ischaemia without necrosis. It is defined as stable if it has not changed in frequency, duration or precipitating cause in the past 60 days.Who suffers from Angina?The prevalence of angina increases with age and occurs in up to 5% of the

Investigations and Treatment of Hypertension

2009-04-25T09:45:00.000-07:00

Investigations to be done in patients of hypertension The aim of general investigations in hypertension is to screen for secondary causes and complications and to evaluate concomitant risk factors for atherosclerosis.Urinalysis Urine strip testing may reveal blood and protein, suggestive of renal disease. Urine microscopy is necessary to confirm the presence of red blood cells and also casts.Urea

Hypertension - Causes and Symptoms

2009-04-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

Systemic Hypertension or High Blood pressureHypertension is a very common disease in developed countries and is a growing problem in developing countries. The overall prevalence in Europe is 44 000 per 100 000 (that is 44% of the entire population) and both sexes are affected equally. The prevalence increases with age from 27% in 35-44-year-olds to 78% in those aged between 65 and 74 years.Causes

Choice of Medication in Hypertension

2009-04-25T09:27:00.000-07:00