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Learning About Renal Cancer - Dr. Ganesh Bakshi

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  Renal malignancies, affecting the vital organs responsible for detoxifying the blood, hold significant importance. According to the GLOBOCAN 2020 report,  kidney cancers  constitute 1.3% of India's total cancer cases. The incidence stands at 2 per 100,000 males and 1 per 100,000 females. Notably, 85% of these cases are classified as renal cell carcinomas (RCC). However, these reported figures might be underestimated due to inadequate reporting mechanisms. Anticipated factors like longer lifespans, improved diagnostics, increased awareness, and higher prevalence of risk factors could likely lead to a surge in future incidence.   Risk Factors Associated with RCC Prominent risk factors encompass advanced age, tobacco consumption, obesity, hypertension, family history of renal cancers, and undergoing dialysis for chronic renal issues. Notably, newer data indicates a decreasing age of onset in India. Certain hereditary syndromes are intertwined with these risk factors. ...
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Centre for Cardiac Care

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  Welcome to the Centre for Cardiac Care , where leading-edge treatments and compassionate care converge to ensure optimal heart health . Our center prides itself on its expertise and innovation , striving to provide the highest standard of cardiac care to our patients. At the Centre for Cardiac Care , we understand the importance of heart health and the impact it has on overall well-being. That's why our team of dedicated specialists is committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements and offering the most advanced therapies available. Compassion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that alongside delivering advanced treatments, providing compassionate care is crucial in supporting our patients through their cardiac journey. Our patient-centered approach ensures that each individual receives personalized attention and care that meets their unique needs. Innovation is the cornerstone of our center. We leverage state-of-the-art facilities and ...
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Rehabilitation and Recovery after Stroke - Hinduja Hospital

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A stroke is an emergency condition resulting in impaired mobility, speech, swallow, sensory function, bladder and bowel movements and cognitive and executive tasks.   Stroke rehabilitation   is an essential part of recovery after suffering from a stroke. Although the   stroke rehabilitation program   may differ for individuals depending on their specific needs and health conditions, having an idea about what to expect during stroke rehabilitation can be beneficial. The care team for stroke rehabilitation may consist of rehabilitation physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, psychologists and counsellors, among others.   Stroke Rehabilitation: What to expect? Stroke rehabilitation  is a recovery program customised according to the specific needs of the patients, which may be designed after a thorough evaluation of the patient’s health, overall fitness, loss of specific functions and recovery potential. Activ...
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Treatment with TrueBeam Linear Accelerator - Hinduja Hospital

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  What is TrueBeam radiotherapy system? The TrueBeam radiotherapy system is an advanced medical linear accelerator which is fully-integrated for image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery. It offers great flexibility to deliver highly precise radiation treatment anywhere in the body including Head and neck, Brain, Breast, Lung, Esophagus, prostate and cervix. Depending on the type and stage of the cancer, clinician  may suggest one of the following treatments on the TrueBeam. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) Image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) RapidArc radiotherapy Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) Deep Inspiration breath holding radiotherapy (DIBH) Prone breast radiotherapy TrueBeam allows pinpoint positioning, high-quality CT imaging and 360-degree rotational features.  Because the system can rotate around the patient, it can deliver prescribed radiation doses from any angle. Its real-time, three-dimensional CT imaging tools allow...
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