Archive for the 'Surgery' Category

 Human Anatomy – Rotator Cuff

A rotator cuff is a set of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the scapula (shoulder blade). It allows the shoulder to rotate by securely holding the ball of the humerus in its socket. In fact, the rotator cuff allows this ball and socket to have the widest variety of motion among all the joints in the body.



 Angiogenesis, angiopoeitin and Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)

Read and writing about malignant brain cancers, gliomas or glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) always makes me sad as life span from diagnosis is often only a year. Over the last decade we have seen many advances in surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and targeted therapies in many cancers, yet this one remains largely immune to significant progress. Background Angiogenesis inhibitors targeting the VEGF signaling pathway have been shown to be effective both in preclinical cancer models and in clinical trials.



 Telemedicine laws allow entry into neurophysiology

If you haven’t heard of teleneurophysiology, know that the word tele is going to become as ubiquitous in health care over the next few years as the e- in e-prescribing. Telemedicine news : Feedback from service users will provide insight into opportunities for improvement so that performance can be optimised. In the context of a formative evaluation referring clinician and patient satisfaction with a teleneurophysiology service was examined during a 20 week pilot period.



 Increase Height Naturally – 3 Steps to Grow Taller in the Natural Way

If you want to increase height naturally without spending a fortune and a lot of time on surgery, then there are three simple steps that you should follow in order to make any mistakes by trying other things in vain. Specifically, they are belief, motivation and combination. I will explain each of the steps in detail in this article so that you will be able to get started right away and enjoy a higher view for the rest of your life.



 Natural Hemorrhoid Treatment to Cure Your Hemorrhoids – How to Get it Done

One of best hemorrhoid treatment methods is the natural way. True that this is an alternative cure from expensive or risky modern invasive techniques, like liposuction or surgery; many have testified that this offers relief without putting a dent in your wallet. Though it is not as fast as its modern counterpart, your safety, as well as your finances is guaranteed when you opt for this method.



 PIK3CA, MEK and mutant KRAS in cancer

One of the current challenges with developing new targeted agents in oncology is the tendency to rush various agents, whether monoclonal antibodies (mAB) or tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) into the clinic before we know how they might best work or in what potential combinations based on the precise underlying biology. Another challenge I see is old school chemotherapy approaches permeating new development thinking. By this, I mean the traditional concept of testing therapies in advanced, metastatic and highly refractory disease where the tumour burden is high and the chances of getting a decent response is low.



 Age Related Macular Degeneration Herbal treatment

Age related macular degeneration affects adults over 60 years of age. It is associated with aging and affects the macula – the central region of the retina. AMD destroys central vision which allows the eye to see details and is especially necessary in tasks like reading, interpreting different colors, driving etc



 I am a Hindu YUVA, by Sairam Thyagarajan

If there has been a word which can cause a lot of discomfort among many Indians, irrespective of their religious affiliations, it is the word Hindu. What an irony that many Hindus wriggle in discomfort when they hear or have to speak that word. When I became part of a student chapter whose name had the “discomforting” word, one of my room mates asked “Why Hindu



 The Art of Positive Thinking

Studies in the recent past have suggested that more and more young men so much occupied with their sedentary lifestyle and professional duties that they neglect the most important parts of life – health and mind. This is exactly where the power of positive thinking can help them to be better individuals and society members



 Medicine and Surgery of Camelids, 3rd Edition – gigapedia.com

Medicine and Surgery of Camelids is the classic comprehensive reference on llamas, alpacas, vicunas, guanacos, and camels. With information on topics ranging from nutrition and management to infectious diseases and emergency care, …