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Pre Surgery treatment combined with Opdivo (nivolumab) and Cabomety (cabozantinib) for hepatocellular carcinoma may reduce tumors adequately to make patients compatible for surgical resection. We put this article together with the help of Dr. Gaurav Gupta, who provides one of the excellent liver transplants from Mumbai to explain that the combination procedure may make liver cancer patients compatible with curative surgery. Dr. Gaurav Gupta has done the research needed and has described his views in...

Are you familiar with Bright light therapy? If not, no need to worry as this article will provide you with all the answers. This therapy has been around for many years. As technology has advanced, this therapy has also been able to come up with various remedies. Light therapies will require you to sit in front of specialized 10,000 LUX bright lamps. The reason is these devices are designed in such a way that they...

Radiation therapy (also referred to as radiotherapy) involves using high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells. The therapy is effective as a standalone treatment option. But, oncologists may use the treatment in conjunction with other therapies too. How Does Radiation Therapy Work? Radiation therapy shrinks the size of the tumour before the surgery. The healthy cells surrounding the tumour may also be affected. However, the damage is not permanent. If you wish to learn more about...

Expectant women always wonder how to stay fit during their pregnancies. Pregnancy puts a lot of stress on a woman’s body. Hence, it is important to put your body through activities that can help maintain fitness. Most women feel that it is good to sit around during pregnancy as you are likely to feel more tired than usual. However, it is only true when you are facing any pregnancy complications. If you are a healthy...

Are you having problems with swallowing your medicinal pill? If yes, you must tend to this problem as soon as possible. If you are being shy about your problem, let us tell you, you are not alone. We are all afraid of something that we cannot do – despite being as simple as swallowing. Having issues with swallowing are mostly related to mental blocks. Our body knows how chewed food feels. So when we try...

We all strive to live an extraordinary life full of fun and adventure. However, a fulfilling life goes hand-in-hand with a strong and healthy body. If we are plagued with chronic diseases, it’s tough to enjoy the activities that we love. That’s why we need to adopt healthy eating habits to keep our bodies functioning at their best. There are too many books and gurus out there telling us the best food for eating healthy,...

Do you experience pain, muscle weakness, and numbness in your lower back and neck when you walk? If you encounter these problems every time you start walking, you might be suffering from spinal stenosis – a medical term for narrowing the openings in the spinal cord. As a result, it can make walking a challenge in your everyday life and change how you walk. It can further result in compression of the spinal nerves, which...

“The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust The eye is a crucial organ that allows people to live the best lives possible. It is there to allow humans to function better, as they get to see what they need to do, where they need to go, and all the other experiences that make life an interesting journey. However, there are times when people...

Millions of people suffer from sleep apnea, and a majority of them may not even realize it. Untreated sleep apnea can cause serious health issues. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, it’s important to have a conversation with your doctor. There are several ways to treat sleep apnea, such as using a p10 CPAP mask or making lifestyle changes. Here are the top five ways patients can face sleep apnea. How To Know You...

Working from home during the pandemic has changed our routine, including our working hours and style. One of the detriments of not working in a proper office space is the trouble it can bring to your spine. Many of us have been dealing with neck pain due to the prolonged use of phones and laptops while not maintaining good posture. This, in the long term, can turn neck pain into a chronic condition, which can...