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Liver transplant is a surgical procedure that is performed on patients suffering from end-stage liver disease, for improving the quality of life, as well as, for adding some more years to it. It is usually the last resort of treatment when all other options fail to give positive results. At present, liver transplant in India is in its golden period with more than 25,000 transplants performed annually. Undergoing a liver transplant is definitely not a small deal and you have to prepare for it both physically as well as mentally. On top of that, finding the right donor can also be a cause of concern. However, the Best hospitals in India have their own organ banks where you can register yourself and get informed as soon as they find a suitable donor. No doubt liver transplant is a major surgery, but the use of cutting edge techniques and equipment has uncomplicated the procedure and made it convenient for both the patients as well as the doctors. The liver is the largest g...

Being a life-changing decision, kidney transplant is nothing less than a miracle. But it alone cannot assure the success here, it becomes very imperative to take precautionary measures and stay alert in order to experience the maximum benefits and come back to your normal life.  Kidney transplant in India  has become quite common and due to the sea change in the technology, most of the transplants are successful today. However, the long term success of the transplant depends on several factors. 3 things on which you need to keep a close eye post-kidney transplant: Don’t let your body reject your new kidney Being one of the most common complications, rejection may occur after receiving a transplant. It is very often that your body does not accept your transplanted kidney as it considers as a foreign element. Rejection is quite common after any transplant surgery.  Rejection can be classified into two different types:        ...

Surgery is always the last option after physical therapy and medical treatment. Similarly, joint replacement surgery is often opted by people when your body does not respond to other medical treatments. However, it is considered as a highly effective way of eliminating joint pain, correcting a deformity, and helping improve the patient’s mobility (movement). Commonly orthopedics and joint replacement surgery are performed to treat advanced arthritis. People who often have severe joint pain, stiffness, limping, muscle weakness, limited motion, and swelling undergo joint replacement surgery. However, there are certain factors which determine the surgery like the joint that is affected and the amount of damage, patients may have trouble with ordinary activities such as walking, putting on socks and shoes, getting into and out of cars, and climbing stairs. However, hip and knee replacements are the most commonly performed joint replacements, but replacement surgery can be als...

Planning about your new member of the family, but not able to conceive? Getting much popular, ICSI, which stands for Intracytoplasmic sperm injection has high success rates all over the globe. It is used in nearly half of the IVF treatments done worldwide tend to solve the male infertility issues and improves the chances of conception. However,  ICSI Infertility treatment in India  has been newly introduced concept gaining much popularity nowadays among couples struggling to conceive.  This procedure involves the use of only one sperm from the male body which is injected directly into the ovum/egg. Here, the preference is given to find the best sperm so that it can successfully fertilize the egg. Following this, the fertilized egg or the embryo is transferred into the uterus with a technique called ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology). Earlier most fertility treatments revolved around female-factor infertility. In cases which involve difficulty in conceivi...

Post-surgery care during hospital stays: Post-surgery care is quintessential for your child’s well-being. Even if your child has had a successful operation, and doctors claim that he is healthy, still you should be prepared to take intensive care. After surgery, your child will look pale and feeble. They will feel groggy as the anaesthesia subsides. Your child will be shifted to the cardiac critical care unit after surgery. For monitoring their condition, doctors might observe them for a few days,   and your child will be attached to a few machines for constant observation of pulse rate, and so. Obtain a detailed explanation of the condition of your child such as- recovery time, dos’ and dont’s , to keep you aware of what your child may need. It is important to remember that your child may not feel at ease, therefore, it’s imperative to reassure your child by talking to them, cheering them to eat as they might not feel like eating and most importantly, motivating him ...

"Where on the face is Botox most effective?" Oh boy, if you have been asking this question, you will have no answer. Every face is unique, the levels of the cheekbones, the curves of the lips, the hoods of the eyes, and the way one frowns and smiles, everything is unique, no wonder you couldn't find someone like the way you look in the mirror (except if you are twins). So, as simple as it could be, there is no universal answer to your question. Rather, I can help you with understanding how different parts of the face react to Botox and then, maybe you could opt for something (a special piece of advice, follow up with the recommendation of the dermatologist). This is no layman's work here, the best dermatologist hospital sends their insight! Forehead : During the young age, lines on the forehead don't seem like a problem, but the natural progression of age makes the lines on the forehead appear more apparent. At some point, individuals opt for Botox inject...