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VP Shunt photo What is VP shunt ? Diversion of CSF by means of a shunt placed between the ventricular system of Brain and the peritoneal cavity or right atrium may result in rapid relief of symptoms in obstructive hydrocephalus. VP Shunt is a surgical treatment of Normal pressure hydrocephalus Diagnostic clues: Hydrocephalus with an enlarged fourth ventricle Ventriculomegaly with absence of substantial sulcal atropy Around 10 % of patients who have shunts  experience complications like seizures, infection and intracerebral  haemorrhages ..read more

Breast cancer risk factors Breast cancer is the most common cause of death in middle-aged women in Western countries. In 2010, approximately one and three quarter million new cases were diagnosed worldwide. In England and Wales, 1 in 12 women will develop the disease during their lifetime. Risk factors of breast cancer are given below;  Sex:  the most important risk factor is gender, only 1% breast cancer cases occur in men. Age:  Cancer is very rare before the age of 25 years. The peak age of cancer at the age of 75-80 years. Average age at diagnosis is 61 for white wome ..read more

Hypoglycemia in the Non-Diabetic Patient Neonatal hypoglycemia Insulinomas  Postprandial hypoglycemiaEndocrine causes of hypoglycemiaDrug-induced hypoglycemia Hepatic and renal causes of hypoglycemiaAlcohol-induced hypoglycemiaFactitious hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia develops when hepatic glucose output falls below the rate of glucose uptake by peripheral tissues. Hepatic glucose output may be reduced by:  inhibition of hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis by insulin depletion of hepatic glycogen reserves by malnutrition, fasting, exercise, or advanced liv ..read more

  Asthma symptoms Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. It is associated with airway hyper- responsiveness that leads to recurrent episode of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing.  Asthma signs and symptoms  Asthma is an atopic disease. Usually presents in childhood. Patients present with 4 cardinal features. They are         Wheeze (it is a musical sound heard from a distance, due to small airway obstruction)        Breathlessness        Chest tightness       C ..read more

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  You are waiting for your newborn. We feel your love for an angel or fairy. Here, A Countdown calculator for you. Pregnancy calculator Free Pregnancy Calculator | Due Date, Conception Date Calculation Pregnancy Calculator Date of Last Menstrual Period: Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Month1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Due Date, Conception Date Calculation Results: Estimated Fertility Dates : to Estimated Conception Date : First Trimester Ends(12 Weeks) : Second Trimester Ends(27 Weeks): Estimated Due Date(40 Weeks) : ©h ..read more

Adequate intake of food is necessary for good health. A balanced diet can supply proper nutrition to a person. A proper diet consists of carbohydrates, protein, lipids, minerals, and vegetables give a healthy body and quality life.  Check your calorie according to your need.  Calorie Calculator Age: years Gender: MaleFemale Height: 1' 2' 3' 4' 5' 6' 7'1" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" 10" 11" Cms : Weight: Kg Pounds Activeness: Sedentary Light Active Moderately Active Very Active Extra Active ©h Calorie Result Calorie Needed: Grams Kilograms Pounds You ..read more

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator Measuring System Metric (Kgs, Cms) US (lbs, inches) Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Reset Submit Body Mass Index (BMI) Normal BMI range The calculations are based on WHO recommendations. BMI (body mass index) this tool is used to identify under or over nutrition. BMI Classification : >40           class 3 obese 35-39.9     class 2 obese 30-34        class 1 obese  >30          obese 25-29.9    overweight 18.5-24.9  refe ..read more

Hypothyroidism symptoms, Test  and treatment A 35 years of women present in the hospital with complaints of weight gain, feeling cold, irregular menstruation. features suggest she may be a hypothyroid patient. Hypothyroidism is a common disease in women. frequently present with abnormal menstruation, want to conceive.  It is important to know about hypothyroidism features or symptoms to detect the disease at an early stage. Hypothyroidism may occur without producing symptoms. As a result, a hypothyroid mother may give birth to a congenital hypothyroid child Hypothy ..read more