By Dr Syed Hidayathulla A wart is a small growth with a rough texture that can appear anywhere on the body. It can look like a solid blister or a small cauliflower. Warts are caused by viruses in the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) family. The appearance of a wart depends on its location on the…
These are microscopic insects which breed in household dust and are one of the biggest causes of allergies worldwide and flourish at 16 to 24 Degree Celsius. By Dr. Saud Ahmed Allergy is a hypersensitive response by the body’s immune system to a substance that either enters or comes in contact with the body. A…
What needs to be understood is that snoring can be a gateway for a whole lot of health problems for the individual. By Dr. Saud Ahmed Snoring has been traditionally understood as a sign of a deep and well relished sleep. The only concerning issue seemed to be the noisy disturbance caused by loud snorers,…
It is estimated that 8 children per 1000 live births suffer from CHD, going by this rate approximately 1,80,000 children in India are born with CHD every year. By Dr Saleha Noorain After having gone through atherosclerotic cardiac diseases in the previous article in the August 2018 issue, this article will focus on the other…
Dr. Saleha Noorain Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability globally, contributing to 1/3rd of all deaths and it continues to grow at an alarming rate with each passing year. Ischemic heart disease and stroke contribute to about 80% of all cardiovascular deaths. As the magnitude of CVDs continue to accelerate,…
We tend to spend lot of our leisure time sitting, putting us at risk of obesity. By Dr Tasmia Tabassum According to WHO data, worldwide, more than 1·9 billion adults are overweight”of these over 650 million are obese. 41 million children under the age of 5 years and 340 million children and adolescents aged 5″19…
The use of laparoscopy in gynecological surgical procedures has increased in recent years as more studies have been presented that support the safety of this approach. By Dr Noorul Ayain Laparoscopic surgery, also called as minimally invasive surgery (MIS), or keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique in which operations are performed through small incisions…
More than 50 million people with Diabetes fast during Ramadan. By Dr. Muneeb Ahmed Yasir Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. More than 50 million people with Diabetes fast during Ramadan. During Ramadan about 60% of patients change their antidiabetic drug intake. 35% stop treatment, unfortunately,…
There is evidence from several trials carried out in Africa that circumcised men have a lower risk of acquiring HIV. By Dr Syed Hidayathulla Circumcision is a well known sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim. According to Prophetic Traditions, “Five things are fitra (acts considered to be of a refined person) : circumcision, shaving pubic hair, trimming…
If the hearing loss goes unnoticed, many do not develop normal speech, as the sense of hearing and speech are invariably linked. By Dr. Saud Ahmed The power of hearing is a great blessing bestowed upon us by Allah. It’s true value can be felt when we meet people who are hearing-impaired. It is indeed…
