UTIs during pregnancy; what expecting moms need to know UTIs are common during pregnancy due to hormonal and physical changes. Let’s explore about causes, symptoms, risks, and prevention tips to ensure a healthy pregnancy journey.
Can women with PCOS get pregnant? Gynae weighs in about the options Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) may face challenges in conceiving due to hormonal imbalances and ovulation issues. Since PCOS can cause infrequent or absent periods, it can be harder to predict ovulation, making conception more difficult.
Explained: Why timely diagnosis, treatment are important for stroke patients The incidence of stroke increases with age and this doubles with each decade after 55 years of age. While the risk is higher in the elderly and certain vulnerable groups like pregnant and postpartum women, and individuals using hormonal pills. African Americans are at twice the risk of stroke as compared to their counterparts.
Diwali air pollution: Gynae warrants caution for pregnant women, here’s why Diwali 2024: Pregnancy is a delicate time in the life of every woman. While numerous factors might have an impact on your and your baby’s health, you can learn how to prevent air pollution and go on to have a healthy and happy pregnancy.
Faster Recovery: The Critical Role of Specialised Stroke Centres in Healthcare Specialised stroke centres are structured to respond to this urgency, utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach. This includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialised nurses, and rehabilitation therapists, all collaborating effectively to provide comprehensive care.
Is a hysterectomy necessary? Gynaecologist explains the pros & cons of uterus removal The benefits of a hysterectomy involve stopping abnormal, heavy bleeding, relieving pain, restoring pain-free sex, and removing, and preventing cancer. It can be life-saving for cancer patients and reduce the risk of uterine cancer in high-risk individuals.
Poor sleep in early middle age related with accelerated brain ageing: Study The participants’ sleep habits were categorised as such — short sleep duration, bad sleep quality, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early morning awakening and daytime sleepiness. They were thus divided into three groups according to low, middle and high levels of poor sleep habits.
Medical marvel! Pig’s brain brought bad to life in a one-of-a-kind experience When the pig’s liver was included in the system, the brain succeeded in switching back on and then staying active for hours. The team also connected brains to liver-assisted systems for 30, 50, 60, and 240 minutes. It was noted that the 50-minute window worked best and it helped keep the brain active for as long as six hours.
Pneumonia during pregnancy: Gynaecologist lists causes; shares prevention tips Severe or untreated pneumonia can result in a range of problems. Oxygen levels in the body may fall because the lungs are unable to create enough to circulate the body. Fluids can build around the lungs, causing a disease known as empyema. The infection can spread from the lungs to other regions of the body.
Using contact lenses this Diwali? Expert shares eye care tips during festive season For contact lens wearers, celebrating Diwali with firecrackers requires extra caution. The risks of irritation, infection, and even serious injuries are higher when lenses are worn near firecrackers due to heat, smoke, and debris. It’s best to opt for glasses or protective eyewear and take precautions to keep your eyes safe.
