Ultrasound therapy is given for soft tissue injury to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain. Used as an adjunct to the primary care in the acute stage. In the chronic state, helps in the elongation and remodeling of the tissues. Non- thermal effect used during acute stage helps reducing
Friday, 27 April 2012
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Interventional Radiology Management of Hemoptysis (Coughing up blood)
Massive hemoptysis (coughing up blood) is a life threatening condition with a mortality rate of 50 to 85 percent with conservative management. embolization. Asphyxiation and less commonly exsanguination are the usual causes of death. Aggressive management is required to manage these emergencies. Surgical resection of the causative lesion is the
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy rehabilitates patients with neurological disorders to improve their functional capabilities and independence thus improves their Quality of life. Neurological conditions which involve brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles can be treated with specific treatment strategies and special techniques. Treatment includes both adult and pediatric management.
Monday, 23 April 2012
Suicide - Are we listening to our loved ones
Suicide: a word which most of us fears, and wants to avoid-hearing or discuss about!!! Webster dictionary defines Suicide as “the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally especially by a person of years of discretion and of sound mind”. In the recent
Friday, 20 April 2012
Frozen Shoulder Is A Surgical Disease
Introduction In 1934, Codman described the frozen shoulder as a condition which is difficult to define, difficult to explain and difficult to treat. Codman’s description remained true until 10 years ago. But, with the advent of shoulder arthroscopy, understanding of this condition and treatment has significantly improved. Periarthritis
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Nonsurgical Uterine Fibroid Embolization – A Major Advance in Women’s Health
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive treatment for fibroid tumors of the uterus. The procedure is also sometimes referred to as Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE), but this term is less specific and, as will be discussed below, UAE is used for conditions other than fibroids. Fibroid tumors, also known
Swine Flu - Frequently Asked Questions
What is swine flu? Swine flu, also known as 2009 H1N1 type A influenza, is a human disease. People get the disease from other people, not from pigs. The disease originally was nicknamed swine flu because the virus that causes the disease originally jumped to humans from the live
Friday, 6 April 2012
Piles Treatment at Kauvery Hospital
Piles is a curable condition if timely treatment is taken. If you have any symptom like pain or itching in the anal region or bloody stools or any other type of discharge, it is possible that you may be suffering from this disease. Kauvery Hospital offers special care
Diabetes Foot Care at Kauvery Hospital
If you are a diabetic, you might already know that it is important to take good care of your feet to avoid complications. Diabetologists and Podiatry specialists at Kauvery will guide you in your fight against diabetes. Our foot care program is aimed at offering both preventive
World Health Day 2012
World Health Day:07 April is World Health Day. The topic of World Health Day in 2012 is Ageing and health with the theme "Good health adds life to years" The focus is how good health throughout life can help older men and women lead full and productive lives
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