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India 08.05.2021
+244,089 new cases
+1,906 death
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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
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3y ago
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
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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
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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
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