Dr. Vaishalee Punj

An organ transplant is required when any patient's organ deteriorates and constantly has improper functioning. Through an organ transplant, a person's life can be prolonged and those dealing with chronic illnesses can again live a normal life. A healthy organ is removed... Read More

An infection of the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, nasal passages, and larynx is commonly known as a cold. Common colds can cause nasal or sinus congestion, which can make your nose feel stuffy. Do you know that the cold can sometimes be the cause ... Read More

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative illness that begins years before a diagnosis can be made. It results from a combination of environmental and hereditary causes and brings with it a wide range of challenges in activities of daily life. C... Read More

Our body's functions are managed by our brain. It is the main control center that manages a host of essential functions like processing sensory information, breathing, movement, heart rate, digestion, speech, thought, emotions, etc. Our brain is made up of both gray mat... Read More

Menopause is when your menstrual cycle permanently stops. It often strikes women between the ages of 45 and 55. Do you know that menopause can affect your bone health as well? As people age, they lose bone mass or density, especially women who have gone through menopaus... Read More

Billions of people worldwide drink alcohol to alter their emotional state. People mostly drink to socialize, lower tension and anxiety, and enjoy feelings of exhilaration, relaxation, and disinhibition. Ethanol (often known as ethyl alcohol) is the type of alcohol that ... Read More

Lymphoma, in general terms, refers to the type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. It is the most common type of blood cancer that starts in our lymphocyte, a type of white blood cell that is part of our immune system (germ-fighting work). Read the blo... Read More

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal inflammatory condition that occurs due to an imbalance in normal flora (microbes) in the vaginal tract resulting in vaginal discharge with a fish-like odor. It is caused because of the overgrowth of harmful bacteria like Gardnerella... Read More

Why menstruation is not much talked about when it is not a taboo topic to discuss anyway. The women in my home always spoke in hushed tones about menstruation, and I don’t remember openly talking about any of my menstrual fears even to my mother. Hence, whatever ... Read More

Nowadays, an ultrasound scan is increasingly being used to find congenital anomalies in unborn children at 20th-week-anatomy ultrasound scans. At this time, pelviectasis is one of the commonly found anomalies that show up in almost 1% to 2% of pregnancies. When detected... Read More

With growing competition everywhere and incessant changes in life, ‘tension’ has become one of the most commonly addressed subjects of concern. Research has shown that mental health issues like depression, anxiety, behavior problems, insomnia, drug addiction, and ps... Read More

Have you ever wondered why so many medicines are given after surgery? Nowadays it has become quite common for people to undergo surgeries for relief from medical issues. The surgery may be a minor or a major one, depending on the type of surgery and other factors. To he... Read More