GIST stands for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, which is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, primarily in the stomach or small intestine. It belongs to a group of tumors known as soft tissue sarcomas, which develop in the connective tissues of the body.
Blood sugars sometimes rise during pregnancy, which is otherwise normal. The condition of rising blood glucose during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Usually, it has been seen that the blood glucose of pregnant women rises during the period of 24-28 weeks of gestation, but it is not the case with all pregnant women.
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Nipah virus (NiV) is a member of the family Paramyxoviridae. It was first identified in 1999 in Singapore, following an outbreak of encephalitis and lung infection in people with association to infected pigs in Malaysia and Singapore.
Back pain is one of the most prevalent chronic pains affecting individuals as they age. This is often the result of age or regular wear and tear after years of movement, owing to the natural decay of the spinal bones. The thoracic vertebrae are in the centre of the spine, with most vertebral column motions being observed in the Cervical (neck) and Lumbar (lower back) regions.
Nosebleeds are one of the most common healthcare problems. Medically, it is called Epistaxis. They are usually a result of the rupture of tiny blood vessels in the anterior or posterior part of the nose.
Gene therapy is a medical approach that involves altering or replacing faulty genes with healthy ones to treat or prevent the development of genetic disorders or diseases. This emerging field of medicine has the potential to revolutionize the way we treat and cure diseases by targeting the root cause of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms.
There are two main types of gene therapy: somatic gene therapy and germline gene therapy.
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According to international accepted criteria, the indications for obesity surgery are BMI > 40 kg/m2 or BMI>35 with pronounced co-morbidities. It is also requires several failed non-surgical attempts at weight reduction under the guidance of a physician over a period of one year and the absence of surgical contraindication or concomitant disease. Nevertheless, limits to the indication for surgery continue to be changing. For example, diabetes specialists suggest that a BMI of 32 kg/m2 in patients with type 2 diabetes as an indication for surgery.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
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According to international accepted criteria, the indications for obesity surgery are BMI > 40 kg/m2 or BMI>35 with pronounced co-morbidities. It is also requires several failed non-surgical attempts at weight reduction under the guidance of a physician over a period of one year and the absence of surgical contraindication or concomitant disease. Nevertheless, limits to the indication for surgery continue to be changing. For example, diabetes specialists suggest that a BMI of 32 kg/m2 in patients with type 2 diabetes as an indication for surgery.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.
