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Shweta Khanna is a dental surgeon who has experience in dentistry for more than 13 years. She has been writing innovative medical and healthcare content for the past eight years. She has authored various medical blogs/articles related to dentistry, orthopedics, dermatology, women's health, consumer health articles, and research articles (basic and clinical).
Decoding the Difference Between Plasma, Platelet, & Blood Donation
Every year, millions of individuals require blood transfusions. A blood transfusion may be required during surgery, following an injury, in severely anemic individuals or who have dangerously low platelet counts because of certain medical conditions (bleeding disorders)... Read More
- Health A-Z
- June 11, 2024
How To Protect Children from Tobacco Exposure?
Secondhand smoke, commonly referred to as environmental tobacco smoke, is the smoke exhaled by smokers from the burning tips of cigars, pipes, and cigarettes. There are over 4,000 compounds in it. Over fifty of these chemicals have been linked to cancer, making many of ... Read More
- Lifestyle
- May 24, 2024
Children's Mental Health: Recognize Their Signs of Struggle and Know When Your Child Needs Help
Mental health is the whole state of well-being of how you think, feel, and behave. It is distressing for adults to deal with mental distress, but do you know that children also suffer from mental illness? Yes! Children often experience ups and downs that impact their em... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- May 21, 2024
Chia Seeds or Flaxseeds: Which Is Better?
When it comes to including healthy food choices in your diet, both chia and flax seeds are highly versatile and simple to include in your meal. These two nutritious powerhouses can be a common addition to cereals, salad dressings, dairy, and smoothies due to their vario... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- May 14, 2024
Decoding the Link Between Climatic Change and Increasing Incidences of Malaria
Mosquitoes are more than just annoying nuisances that cause summertime insomnia. These small insects can transmit dangerous diseases such as malaria, dengue, and chicken guinea. Among these malaria is the most common one, which kills over a million people annually. The ... Read More
- Health A-Z
- May 10, 2024
Why New Moles Suddenly Appear and When To Worry?
Moles are nothing but a cluster of pigment cells. Almost every adult has common moles and you may have a few extras if your skin is fair. Moles may appear as flesh-colored bumps or small marks on the skin in varied colors, shapes, and sizes. A typical mole can have... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- May 02, 2024
Know How Epilepsy Affects Women and Their Reproductive Health
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes frequent, spontaneous seizures. A seizure is an abrupt spike in aberrant brain activity. Contrary to popular belief, epilepsy is common in women. One million women in their reproductive years alone suffer from this illness... Read More
- Women Health
- April 22, 2024
Autism: Importance of Routine and Therapies
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts an individual’s behavior, social interaction, and communication with others. It is characterized by certain repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social interaction and communi... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- April 02, 2024
Here's Why Your Gums are So Important to Your Over All Health
Alike our skin, gums are the pink, fleshy supporting tissue inside the mouth that keeps teeth in place. They are a kind of nest and anchoring system that supports and shields your teeth. Gums form a tight seal around the teeth and provide a protective barrier, preventin... Read More
- Health A-Z
- March 29, 2024
Challenges and Joys of Raising a Child with Down syndrome: Watch Them Blossom and Prosper
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an additional chromosome. Chromosomes are little "packages" of genes that control the development and growth of a baby's body during pregnancy and after birth. A newborn usually has 46 chromosomes. In ... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- March 13, 2024
Know All About Vaginal Yeast Infections and Remedies to Prevent it
A vaginal yeast infection also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis is a type of fungal infection. Candida overgrowth is the prime cause of vaginal yeast infections. This condition results in severe itching, discharge, and irritation of the vulva (the skin folds outside th... Read More
- Women Health
- March 08, 2024
Living With Chronic Sinusitis: Know the Causes, Symptoms & Remedies
You must have heard of sinusitis, which refers to inflammation of the sinus cavities (hollow spaces in the bones of the skull). As we breathe, the tiny, hair-like structures and soft mucosal tissue that make up the sinuses moisten and filter the air. If the opening from... Read More
- Health A-Z
- February 09, 2024
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Q - Do I need to postpone chemotherapy I need to take Nexium and Dexamethasone before chemotherapy?
A - Hello Thanks for query .You are scheduled for Chemotherapy next week for Cancer of Lung and your blood test has revealed your Sr Creatinine level to be 90 which is slightly higher than normal .In abs...
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