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Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer similar to lymphoma and leukemia. Normally, plasma cells make antibodies which are responsible for fighting off infectious diseases. With multiple myeloma, however, they release too much of a protein known as immunoglobulin. Due to the excess buildup of protein in the body, organ damage occurs. Multiple myeloma cannot be cured, it can only have its progression slowed down. Here is everything you need to know about multiple myeloma:

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With the modernization of all economies around the world, one health hazard that has become one of the largest perils within both developed and developing nations is the incidence of cancers of the female reproductive system, especially cervical and breast cancer.

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is the formation of malignant tumors within the breast tissues of a woman. Usually, breast cancer affects women in the age range of 40 to 50, but there have been many reports of it occurrin...more

Hair are an indispensable part of one s aura and personality. To have thick and voluminous hair adds so much to one s beauty. It defines one s image and confidence. Baldness, losing and thinning of hair is of great concern for both men and women. In a stressful and competitive world like ours, people start losing hair at very young age. This is often attributed to our lifestyle, environmental pollution, inadequate sleep, excessive smoking and drinking. Losing hair is depressing as it is a sign o...more

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It is a big cyst.
Complex is not cancerous always.
It can be cured by homoeopathic treatment.
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We are now routinely seeing regenerative technologies emerge in a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties. Orthopedic surgery, the treatment and prevention of muscle, bone and joint ailments, is certainly on the regeneration cutting edge.

The knee is one of the largest joints in the human body. When healthy, it performs remarkably. When damaged, the cushion (cartilage) can have focal potholes, areas of damage called chondral defects, or it can have areas of wear and thinning ...more

Common Summer Orthopaedic Injuries-

Tennis_elbow (tendinitis of the elbow)-
You don t have to play tennis to suffer this injury, inflamed and painful tendons located on the outer side of the elbow. It s a repetitive use condition, so it makes sense that cases flare up when warm weather encourages more outdoor athletic activity.

Pitcher s elbow-
Pitcher s elbow involves the UCL or ulnar collateral ligament, which usually keeps our elbow stable as we perform overhead thro...more

स्टेम सेल ऐसी कोशिकाएं होती हैं, जिनमें बॉडी के किसी भी ऑर्गन को सेल्स के रूप में विकसित करने की क्षमता मिलती है. साथ ही ये अन्य किसी भी प्रकार की कोशिकाओं में बदल सकती है. इन कोशिकाओं का स्वस्थ कोशिकाओं को विकसित करने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है. स्टेम सेल कोशिकाओं के खोज की आधारशीला वर्ष 1960 में कनाडा के दो वैज्ञानिकों अर्नस्ट. ए. मुकलॉक और जेम्स.ई.टिल ने रखी थी. इनके प्रयोग के बाद ही स्टेम सेल कोशिका के प्रयोग को बल मिला. स्टेम सेल को वैज्ञानिक प्रयोग के लिए स्नोत के आधार पर स्टेम सेल को भ्...more

Pcod/pcos is a common hormonal disorder in women which can lead to weight gain and irregular periods. While most women depend on pills to deal with it, these simple changes in your lifestyle will help you deal with the condition in a better way.
1. Nutritional approach: deficiency of micronutrients contributes to insulin insensitivity and compromise ovarian function. So,
•completely stay away from processed/ refined cereals (which have a high glycemic index or gi). Switch to wheat, rice,...more

Myelopathy refers to any neurological deficit in the spinal cord. The three most common types of myelopathy are cervical myelopathy, lumbar myelopathy and thoracic myelopathy. Here are the causes and symptoms of myelopathy.
Causes
1. Injury
This is a very common cause of myelopathy. Any type of accident or even a traumatic event can cause myelopathy and perhaps even paralysis.
2. Spinal stenosis
This is a condition in which the spinal cord narrows. It is one of ...more