Diagnosis

Chemotherapy, also called chemo is a type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs to destroy cancer cells from dividing uncontrollably [1]. Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat many types of cancers. Though chemotherapy is considered effective for ...

Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss, and it can be a heartbreaking experience for a woman. There are many reasons that can cause a miscarriage. Miscarriages occur so early in pregnancy that sometimes a woman isn't even aware ...

Coughing up blood (Haemoptysis)is the coughing up and spitting of blood or bloody mucous from your lungs or bronchial tubes [1]. Coughing up blood should not be confused with vomiting blood. Coughing up blood is a serious medical condition which should ...

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and this month aims to create awareness about the early symptoms of juvenile arthritis and to improve the quality of life of children through effective treatment methods. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), previously known as juvenile ...

Itchy scalp or scalp pruritus is a common problem that affects 13 to 45 per cent of the population. Itchy scalp causes frequent scratching and discomfort, and it can be either localised to the scalp or extend to other body areas ...

Our skin is daily exposed to many environmental elements, these include sun, wind, heat, dryness and humidity which can irritate and damage the skin. Repeated irritation of the skin can cause skin peeling.  In newborn babies, we often see dryness and ...