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Nov, 2019
Premature birth is a very serious health problem. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five worldwide. Babies born too early may have more health issues than babies born on time, and may…
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Nov, 2019
Breast cancer can happen to anyone and early detection is the best defence against it! The present statistic of developing breast cancer is estimated to be 1 in 23 women and according to a recently concluded study, these figures are expected to double by 2030. It is the most common cancer affecting Indian women after cervical cancer. Doctors recommend today that it is advisable for every woman to regularly perform…
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Nov, 2019
Perils of sitting for prolonged periods of time at your office desk. Sitting in an office chair for prolonged periods of time can definitely cause low back pain or worsen an existing back problem. One of the main reasons…
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Nov, 2019
11TH of October is observed as the World Obesity Day every year. Obesity is a global health issue and has taken epidemic proportions. The worrying aspect of this medical issue is that it’s affecting populations worldwide. The World Obesity Federation indicates that if current trends continue, by 2025 2.7 billion adults worldwide will be overweight. Obesity is the number one cause and poses as risk factors for many other diseases…
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Nov, 2019
Diwali the most joyous festival celebrated throughout India. It calls for loads of lights, colours, burn crackers and sweets. With the coming of this fiesta, it also welcomes some unwanted accidents and health hazards at times. But this does…
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Nov, 2019
At Wockhardt hospital we have comprehensive Cardiac care program is an amalgamation of eminent cardiologists, finest technology and evidence based practices in Non-invasive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electro Physiology and CTVS procedures. Our expertise in cardiac care help us in caring for patients with heart disease by providing complete all-round care. From diagnosis, prevention, treatment, surgical care to cardiac rehabilitation and wellness services, we look after your heart completely. Cardiology…
READ MOREAims of International Gynecological Awareness Day ON 10TH September 2017: To bring professionals and health consumers together for the betterment of Gynaecological / Sexual Health Awareness;To continue to share knowledge and experiences with the community in an effort to remove…
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Nov, 2019
The Organ Donation Day campaign, which is celebrated every year at August 13th, provides a great opportunity in everyone’s life to come ahead and pledge to donate their precious organs. At Wockhardt Hospital we support this imitative and hope that in doing further spread our ethos in making life win. Some interesting Statistics for Organ Transplantation (http://www.organindia.org/make-a-pledge) Approximately 5 lakh people across the nation die each year. Every year,…
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Nov, 2019
An endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows a gastroenterologist to look at the interior lining of the oesophagus, stomach, and the first part of small intestine through a thin, flexible viewing instrument called a flexible endoscope An upper…
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Nov, 2019
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid reflux is a very common disorder in the digestive system. The term Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and the oesophagus. Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux refers to the back-flow of acid secretions s in the stomach or non-acidic stomach contents back into the oesophagus. What is the symptoms Gastroesophageal Reflux? The symptoms of reflux oesophagitis is characterized by symptoms depend upon the tissue damage…
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