Blogs written by doctors about general health, medical matters for medical students and physicians
What Does Pancreas Do? – Overview The pancreas is a body organ located at the back of your abdomen (belly). which Your digestive system includes. The pancreas is an organ and gland. The body’s glands are organs that synthesize and secrete chemicals in your body. Two primary tasks are carried Read more…
What is an Inpatient Surgery? Inpatient surgery refers to any surgical procedure after which a patient needs to remain in the hospital overnight or longer. The length of stay depends on the patient’s health status and the type of procedure performed. While there is a clear tendency to move several Read more…
Medical Device Clinical Trials Based on the region, there are different classification systems, definitions, and requirements for medical devices that also vary. In U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in charge of controlling every step, including clinical trials, to determine if medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards before Read more…
What is an outpatient surgery Outpatient surgery is a type of surgical therapy in which the patient is operated on and can go home on the same day. Overnight hospital stay is not required. It is also known as ambulatory surgery, day or same-day surgery. More and more surgical procedures Read more…
Do Sugary Drinks Cause Cancer? Sugary drinks have been around for a while, between the years 1977 to 2001 popularity of sugary drinks has increased dramatically and so has the incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer. Even though in 2014 the consumption of sugary beverages started to fall, the damage might Read more…
10 Best Books For Anatomy During my medical training one of the most challenging and difficult-to-memorize subjects would definitely have to be anatomy. Anatomy is the study of body structure, hence detailed images and textual explanations are necessary for effective studying. All the bulky information about the muscles, bones, blood Read more…
Does Stretching Prevent Injury? – Overview What is stretching? Is the technique of putting specific sections of the body in positions that stretch or elongate the muscles and surrounding tissues around them. When you start stretching on a regular basis, you’ll notice a number of changes in your body, particularly Read more…
Everything About Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure Excessive weight gain and obesity are plaguing the world, with approximately 39 percent of the adult population of the world being overweight. The statistics are even worse in children and adolescents as one in five children are overweight, worldwide. These issues need to be tackled Read more…
Hiring caregivers to come into your home can be an effective way to continue living independently despite physical or cognitive challenges. Caregivers can assist you with a wide range of tasks, such as preparing meals, managing medications, helping your bathe or dress, doing laundry or light housework, and changing bed Read more…