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Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..
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Bariatric Surgery - Short Term and Long Term Outcomes
The benefits of bariatric surgery outweigh its side-effects. With the surgery you can lose 45 to 60% of the original weight and this has benefits on blood sugar, sleep and heart disease.
Muscle Atrophy
Muscle atrophy is caused either by disuse, age, starvation, nerve injury, or disease. Muscle pain, weakness, and fatigue are the main symptoms.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a herb used in food and as a natural home remedy because of its many health benefits. Learn more about its uses, benefits, and side effects here.
Pleurisy
Are you wondering what is Pleurisy? It is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura. It''s a sharp and localized pain in the chest that worsens with breathing or coughing.
Holter Monitoring - Tests, Procedures and Results
Holter monitoring gives doctors a constant reading of the heart rate and rhythm over a 24-hour period (or longer). It is a non-invasive procedure that can be used at home.
