Our bones get thinner as we get older. Osteoporosis is a common problem that is faced by many, especially women in the post menopausal age group. In this presentation, Dr Vivek Baliga discusses a simple test that helps determine the thickness of bones and whether they are prone to fracturing. Take a look at the …
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In this presentation, Dr Vivek Baliga discusses chronic heart failure management in the setting of diabetes. This is a medical presentation meant for medical professionals and not patients (feel free to go through it though!) Dr Vivek Baliga – Chronic Disease Management In Heart Failure And Diabetes from Dr Vivek Baliga
The development of the human body is a work of wonder. Starting out from tiny cell, it divides rapidly over a period of 9 months, finally emerging out of the womb as a bundle of joy. The birth of a child is amazing, and the first look that we as parents have of the fetus …
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Frozen shoulder – do you suffer from this problem? In our practice, we often see patients who complain of a painful shoulder joint, especially when they try to lift their arm up. This limited movement of the shoulder is sometimes called a frozen shoulder. Here we discuss this condition in a bit more detail, touching …
If you are suffering from diabetes and have been taking treatment for it, you would know that missing meals or taking too much insulin or to many tablets can cause the blood sugar levels to drop to a dangerously low level. Such a situation is called hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia requires urgent treatment as low blood sugar …
Chest pain is a common reason for patients to visit their doctor. Many a time they worry what might be the cause of the pain, and in particular worry whether it may be a heart attack. This worry and anxiety is natural. It may be reassuring to know that not all chest pain is due …
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Many of us enjoy a drink or two once in a while. It does not cause any harm, and can be rather relaxing after a long days work. But alcohol bears the power of taking over your life – it can become an addiction to a point where it starts to exert its bad effects …
If you have recently undergone an ultrasound scan of your abdomen, you may find that the report states that you have a ‘fatty liver’. A lot of our patients tend to get concerned regarding this, so we thought it best to briefly discuss what a fatty liver actually is. What is fatty liver? As the …
Pedal edema, also called leg swelling, is a common problem. Learn more about it in this article. A large number of patients who come to see us at our practice often complain that their legs are swollen. The swelling is often painless but can be rather troublesome, interfering with their daily activity. Swelling of both …
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Diabetes mellitus is a common clinical condition that forms a risk factor for the development of heart disease and stroke. If you suffer from diabetes and have been on treatment for a while, you may undergo regular blood tests to determine how well your blood sugar levels have been controlled with treatment. The common tests …
