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Nursing

Preparing For Surgery- Mind Over Matter

Every surgery needs preparation, keeping in mind various aspects that need to be attended to before, during and after the surgery. It is important that we are well aware of what arrangements need to be made, be it medical, financial, emotional, household support, etc.

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Nursing

7 Expert Tips For Care After A Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery or arthroplasty is replacement of a painful hip joint with synthetic parts called prosthesis. A hip replacement improves mobility and reduces pain. It is usually performed when conventional treatments like medications, exercise and physical therapy have failed to reduce pain and disability.

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Heart

Are You Aware About These Tips For Taking Care Of A Stroke Patient?

Stroke or a brain attack is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. Increasing incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels are the chief reasons of a stroke. Daily activities can get hindered due to paralysis, lack of coordination, weakness, and lack of movement and tone of the body. Professional neuro rehabilitation is necessary; however, post-stroke rehabilitation is not well organized in India due to a lack of trained personnel.

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Joints

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

What is Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis?
The name, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), may sound complicated, but can be understood in simpler terms. It is a condition that occurs before 16 years of age (juvenile), without a known cause (idiopathic), causing ξξinflammation in joints seen as warmth, swelling and reduced movement in the joints (Arthritis).

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Elder Care

Top 9 Commonest Elderly Health Concerns

Globally, senior citizens account for approximately 12% of the population. This is slowly growing and expected to reach 22% by 2050 owing to excellent healthcare. Graying of hair, memory loss, body aches, and frequent pain can be quite disabling and worrisome, especially with increasing age.

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Top Dos And Don'ts For Paralysis Home Care
Paralysis

Top Dos And Don’ts For Paralysis Home Care

Paralysis means a loss of sensation and control over a certain organ, most commonly a limb. Paralysis can occur due to various reasons like stroke, injury to the spinal cord, head injury, etc. Depending on the site of damage in the brain or spinal cord, areas affected with paralysis might differ.

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Conditions

Post-Operative Care at Home

Going through surgery is an emotionally and physically taxing period. While you are worrying about the surgery and discharge, you might be overlooking a very important aspect, i.e. recovery. Timely recovery post-surgery is just as important a part of any surgery. If you do not have your recovery plans in place, as regards home care, post-operative infections and other complications are a very possible reality you might have to deal with.

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Pregnancy Care

3 Common Pregnancy Risks And What To Do About It

Once you are pregnant, and especially if this is your first pregnancy, it is natural for you to worry about various health issues and conditions. Every pregnancy is unique, and even if you were pregnant earlier, it is possible you are worried this time as well.

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