The ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) or FANA (fluorescent Antinuclear Antibody) test is conducted as a routine part of autoimmune disease diagnosis, through a simple blood sample. The body’s immune system is composed of protein-based antibodies which fight infection caused by germs, viruses and bacteria. However, the body’s immunity is compromised when its cells, tissues and organs …
Neonatal screening program involves timely screening and early detection of newborn babies for genetic disorders, hereditary conditions, potentially fatal diseases, and disabilities. These tests should be made mandatory to reduce, control and eliminate the repercussions and consequences of these diseases and disorders. This can ensure treatment at the nascent stage of these problems, oftentimes even …
Poor hygiene leads to urinary tract infection. FALSE. You can be completely clean and hygienic and still fall prey to a UTI. UTIs are not caused by use of tampons or sanitary napkins. 2. Cranberry supplements help in preventing UTI. FALSE. There is no scientific evidence to support this postulate. Simple steps to prevent UTI …
Can men get breast cancer? Although rare, breast cancer can affect men too, as they also have a small amount of breast tissue. What are the risk factors in men? Some of the factors associated with increased risk of breast cancer in men include older age, patients on hormonal therapy for prostate cancer, chronic liver …
When should one suspect that he or she is suffering from anemia? To begin with, you feel tired and lazy the entire day with loss of interest and concentration in routine activities. Minimal physical activity leads to breathlessness. Leg cramps and palpitations deprive you of a good night’s sleep. And the craving to eat strange …
PCOS, short for polycystic ovarian syndrome is a disease we keep hearing about now and then. Recent studies show that 1 in every 5 women in India suffer from PCOS. This, as you can see is a very high number which calls for more awareness of this disease which can be easily controlled by diet …
As per the latest statistics, prostate cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed form of cancer among men in Delhi. Read ahead to know more about this easily detectable and treatable form of cancer. ABOUT: Prostate is an organ of the size of walnut, located below the urinary bladder and in front of rectum. It …
When was the last time you lived a day without using your cellphone/laptop/tablet. Especially with the ongoing pandemic locking people inside and forcing millions to work from home, it is our only means to stay connected to our office, friends and family, and the entire world. But this has taken a toll on our mental …
So, as we enter the third week of lockdown, I am sure all of us have faced it all. The restlessness of not going to work, frustration of doing all household chores, boredom, exhausted with all the Covid-19 stuff that is running everywhere and annoyed with the voracious diet your stomach is demanding!! And on …
Seen a child repeating something constantly, playing on his own and seeming detached from the sorrounding. Well, these could very well be subtle pointers of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders known as autism spectrum disorders. For anyone who has an autistic child in the family, he/she knows how hard it is to cope up with …
