Breast Biopsy
Posted in Breast Biopsy Support group on Mon, 23 Aug 2010
Breast biopsy involves removing a sample of breast tissue to determine whether it is cancerous or benign (non-cancerous).Breast abnormality can be detected by Physical examination, Mammography, Ultras...
Fits/Epilepsy/Convulsions
Posted in General Support group on Thu, 02 Aug 2007
Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent, involuntary seizures and is described as a chronic neurological disorderThe term epilepsy (pronounced as eh-puh-lep-see) originates from a Greek word 'epilepsi...
ASTHMA
Posted in Asthma Support group on Wed, 09 Dec 2009
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Perhaps the most commonly discussed respiratory disease after the common cold. The word asthma is derived from a Greek work meaning 'bre...
Coma
Posted in Coma Support group on Fri, 30 Jul 2010
About ComaA coma is a deep state of unconsciousness where the affected individual is alive but is not able to react or respond to life around him/her....Read More
Filaria
Posted in Filaria Support group on Wed, 19 Aug 2009
Filaria is a long, thread-like roundworm called Wuchereria Bancrofti that lives as a parasite in the bodies of human beings and animals. The male worm is shorter than the female and it has a curved ta...
Fracture
Posted in Fracture Support group on Sat, 24 Oct 2009
The bones constitute for the bony framework of the body, providing support and mobility. At birth we have over 300 bones. As we grow up, some of these bones fuse together as a result an adult has only...
Endometrial Biopsy
Posted in Endometrial Biopsy Support group on Thu, 05 Feb 2009
A procedure in which a tissue sample is obtained from the endometrium (the inside lining of the uterus) and is then observed under a microscope...Read More
Astigmatism
Posted in Astigmatism Support group on Fri, 12 Mar 2010
Astigmatism is a refractive error which causes blurred or distorted vision. It is one of the most common vision problems. Astigmatism usually occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, has ...
Nose Bleed / Epistaxis
Posted in Nose Bleed / Epistaxis Support group on Wed, 19 Nov 2008
The nose is a part of the body that is very rich in blood vessels (vascular) and is situated in a vulnerable position on the face. Any trauma to the face can cause bleeding from the nose. This is comm...
Evening Primrose Oil
Posted in General Support group on Thu, 26 Mar 2009
Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant (Oenthera biennis). It is native to North America. The irony is that there it is regarded as a weed. This biennial pl...