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Cancer Registry Types, Methodology And Importance

Identifying and understanding what could be causing any enduring condition is very important to help treat it. This is the point where disorders and diseases differ. Disorders are unwanted conditions where the underlying cause cannot be interpreted. Take into consideration that, alcoholism is a disorder because one cannot perceive as to why the individual is addicted to alcohol leading to alcohol abuse. But cancer is classed as a disease because one can pinpoint the root of the condition and identify the different tumors that are causing the varied symptoms. Cancer registry makes it less difficult to unravel the different cancers that are adding to the burden of diseases in India. It is estimated that around 28 lakh cases of cancer are prevalent at any given point of time in India, with 12.5 lakh new diagnosed cases emerging every year. This enumeration of cancer cases is brought to notice, casting light on the increasing prevalence, by the data collected through cancer registries. Can...

How are kidney stones formed?

A brief overview of the anatomy of the urinary tract would help to explain how  kidney   stones develop. The urinary tract is composed of two kidneys and ureters, a bladder and a urethra.  urine  is produced by the kidneys, which are located towards the middle of the back, below the ribs. The kidneys remove waste products and excess fluid from the  blood  and convert this to urine. The urine passes out of the kidney through small tubules into the hollow portion of the kidney (renal pelvis) and then into the ureter, a narrow tube connecting the kidney to the bladder. The urine collects in the bladder until it passes out of the body through the urethra. The process by which the stone formation occurs is super-saturation of urine. BOOK YOUR PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP PACKAGES . Here is simple example illustration the formation of the stone. Imagine a glass of water containing little salt. If you add some more salt, it dissolves .When you add more and more salt,...

Insulin In Diabetes Treatment

  "Diabetes", a metabolic disorder affecting majority of the population world over, is known to mankind and is in existence for many decades now. Research directed to find the exact cause for this condition, brought out the existence of " insulin ", the principle hormone that controls sugar levels. Every kid is introduced to magic early in childhood. The fascination of things happens Ning with just a snap of fingers, twitch of a nose, magical wands, fairy dust or magical potions is known not only to kids but intrigues the adult generation as well. Nonetheless, we are so engrossed in fiction that we tend to forget the reality of life; say our body's biological mechanics which is nothing but magical. Ever wondered how the food that we eat, rightly gets digested and absorbed by the tiny cells of our body? (Mind you, food and water are the only means of human sustenance!) Ever imagined how the whole foolproof procedure of absorption of food in our body works so meti...

Lipid Panel: What It Is, Purpose, Preparation & Results

Have you ever wondered where we get the energy to do our daily tasks? There are many sources of energy that help us do our everyday work. One of the primary sources is lipids. Lipids are organic compounds that are waxy. The liver produces lipids. Lipids mainly consist of phospholipids, fatty acids, and  cholesterol . The major functions of lipids include Storing energy Transmitting nerve impulses  Provides thermal insulation  Aiding digestion and bioavailability. Excess amounts of lipids in our body are also harmful and can give rise to various cardiovascular diseases. To check whether it is normal or excess in our body our doctors comment on  lipid panel test . Stay tuned with me as I will explain in brief the following points so that you get a complete overview of the  lipid panel test . Lipid Panel - A Brief Overview  The Significance of a Lipid Panel  How Should You Prepare for a Lipid Panel   What to Expect Before, During, and After a L...