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Diagnosing Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the major killer of middle aged women in western countries. It affects more than a million people every year. Early diagnosis is important here, as it is with other cancers too. Early diagnosis increases the chances of survival. So how is breast cancer diagnosed? Accurate history and clinical examination are very important for [...]

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Triple test in late pregnancy!

The incidence of late pregnancies is on a rise and that’s why a triple test has gained so much importance in today’s time. A baby born to a mother who is in her 30’s (especially more than 35 years of age) can have genetic abnormalities and a triple test helps in such conditions. A young female [...]

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Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: An overview

Before we talk about benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH as it commonly known, we should understand what does the term hyperplasia means? Well hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or an organ. Hyperplasia can occur due to hormonal or antigenic stimulation. Benign prostate hyperplasia is a very common condition [...]

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