Clinical and Critical Cardiology: Understanding the Importance of Heart Health Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2019, accounting for 32% of all global deaths. In the United States alone, heart disease is responsible for […]
Paediatric Cardiology: Understanding the Complexities of Children’s Heart Health The heart is a crucial organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplying vital oxygen and nutrients to all organs and tissues. Paediatric cardiology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart disease in children from infancy to […]
Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is commonly performed in cardiology to treat coronary artery disease (CAD). The procedure involves using a balloon catheter to dilate narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, thereby restoring blood flow to the heart muscle. Angioplasty is often performed as part of a larger treatment plan for CAD, which may […]
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and its management has been a major focus in modern medicine. Interventional cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology that focuses on the treatment of heart disease using minimally invasive procedures. These procedures are designed to treat blockages in the coronary arteries that cause chest […]
Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgery: Understanding the Basics Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary surgery is a specialized branch of surgery that deals with diseases of the digestive system and liver. The digestive system is a complex network of organs that includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The liver, on the other hand, […]
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a weight loss procedure that is gaining popularity in recent years. ESG is a non-surgical procedure that is performed by a gastroenterologist, and it involves reducing the size of the stomach by creating a sleeve-like shape using an endoscope. In this blog, we will discuss ESG in detail, including how […]
Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a weight-loss surgery that is used to treat obesity. It involves creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting the small intestine to connect to the new pouch, bypassing a portion of the small intestine. This surgery reduces the amount of food a person can eat […]
Sleeve gastrectomy surgery, also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a weight loss surgery that involves the removal of a significant portion of the stomach. This procedure is typically performed laparoscopically, which means that small incisions are made in the abdomen, and a small camera and instruments are used to complete the surgery. Sleeve gastrectomy […]
Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a speech disorder that affects the fluency and flow of speech. It is characterized by interruptions in the flow of speech, such as repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words, prolongations of sounds, or blocks, where the person is unable to produce a sound at all. Stuttering can have a […]
Misarticulation, also known as speech sound disorder, is a communication disorder that affects the ability to produce speech sounds correctly. It is a common condition that affects both children and adults. Misarticulation can cause frustration, embarrassment, and difficulty communicating with others. In this blog, we will explore what misarticulation is, its causes, and treatment options […]
