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Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment India Stem Cells are identical biological cells, which can make different specialized cells and can split to create more Stem Cells. They are easily found in multi-cellular organisms. In full grown organisms, Stem Cells work to mend the body system, restocking adult tissues. Adult Stem Cells are normally used in medical therapies, for example in bone marrow transplantation. Stem Cells can now be artificially grown and changed into specific cell kind with features dependable on cells of various tissues such as muscles or nerves. Orthopedic  Stem Cells Treatment  Procedure in India In order to regenerate the function and better the quality of life, cell therapies are used in a variety of medical spheres. There are cell therapies that are life-saving. Orthopedic stem cell therapy is primarily for bone grafting of skeletal flaws, managing delayed unions and non-unions, acquiring spinal arthrodesis, treating osteonecrosis and tissue engineering pu

Multiple Myeloma Treatment in India About Multiple Myeloma Multiple myeloma is the second most common type of blood  cancer . Also known as Myeloma, it starts in the plasma cells of the bone marrow. Plasma cells are short lived antibody (protein) producing cells, derived from a type of white blood cell (B-Lymphocyte). They make different forms of proteins (antibody) that helps fight infection. Malignant transformation of plasma cells results in defective and abnormal single protein formation called monoclonal or M protein. When plasma cells become cancerous and grow out of control, they produce a tumor called plasmacytoma. If someone has only a single plasma cell tumor, the disease is called solitary plasmacytoma or if someone has more than one plasmacytoma, it is called multiple myeloma. Risk Factors: There is no exact cause known for the disease. However there are few risk factors associated with increased risk of multiple myeloma, these include: Age factor: More common in e

Throat Cancer Treatment in India About Throat Cancer Throat  cancer  refers to cancerous tumors that develop in the Nasopharynx (upper part of the throat, behind the nose), Oropharynx (the middle part of the throat), Hypopharynx (the bottom part of the throat) and larynx (voice box). The throat also known as pharynx is a 5-inch long tube that runs from the nose to the neck. Factors that increase your risk of throat cancer include Risk Factors: Age: Cancer risk increases as you grow old (most common over the age of 65) Tobacco: Including chewing tobacco and smoking Alcohol: Long term regular drinkers have higher chances of getting cancer Diet: Lack of antioxidants in diet (lack of fruits and vegetables) Infections: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, contracting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and  Gastroesophageal reflux disease increase the risk

Cancer treatment option s    TA Number Of Options Is Available For Treating Cancer. These Treatments Depend On Location In The Body, Stage, Type, And Extent Of The Cancer. The Most Common Therapies Include - Surgery: Surgical removal of the tumor, if it is limited to its origin site. Also lymph nodes and nearby tissue can also be removed by the means of surgery. This surgical procedure can either use laser or conventional instruments. Radiation Therapy: In this therapy,  cancer  and certain diseases are treated with ionizing radiation. The cancer cells and their genetic substance are destroyed by ionizing radiation in the area being treated. This therapy makes it impossible for these cells to grow further. Hormone Therapy: This treatment use hormones, for changing the way hormones helps the cancer grow in the body. This therapy is mostly used in breast cancer and prostate cancer. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drug cells. These drugs help in destroying the cance

Corneal Transplant What Is  Corneal Transplant? Cornea transplant (corneal grafting) is the process by which a diseased cornea of the patient is replaced by the donated cornea graft or tissue. The surgery can be done in total with penetrating keratoplasty and also in part with lamellar keratoplasty. In this procedure, a clear healthy corneal is placed by removing the diseased opaque cornea in order to restore the lost sight by permitting the light rays to enter with the help of the clear transplanted cornea. What is the Cornea? An external clear covering of the eye which contains the colored pupil and the iris is termed as Cornea. If there is any damage to the cornea, then it can become swollen and can affect the smoothness and its clarity. Cornea is a very powerful refracting surface which is around 2/3rd part of the eye. It is a very essential part of the eye and is required for clear vision. It becomes a clear window to look through and its clarity is necessary for good visi

Kidney Cancer Treatment in India What Is Kidney Cancer? The cancer that develops in the tissues of the kidneys is known as kidney cancer. This bean-shaped organ is located at the back of abdominal organs having one kidney at each side of the spine. When there is uncontrollable growth of normal cells in one or both kidneys that eventually forms a mass that results in the beginning of kidney cancer. Types of Kidney Cancer Kidney Cancer Can Be Categorized Into Different Types That Include   - Wilms Tumor: This is seen most commonly in children that can be successfully treated with the help of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Renal Cell Carcinoma: Majority of  kidney cancers  are renal cell carcinoma that accounts for around 85%. This cancer typically occurs inside the microscopic filtering systems of the kidney. Sarcoma:  This is considered as a rare type of kidney cancer that can be treated with the help of surgery. Chemotherapy along with surgery is the best treatmen

Causes Of Cancer Allow rapid growth. As cells grow and divide more rapidly, this creates many new cells that all have that same mutation. Fail to stop uncontrolled cell growth. Normal cells know when to stop growing so that you have just the right number of each type of cell. Cancer cells lose control (tumor suppressor genes) that tell them when to stop growing. An alteration in a tumor suppressor gene allows cancer cells to continue growing. Making mistakes when repairing DNA errors. DNA repair genes, look for errors in a cell's DNA and make required corrections. A mutation in a DNA repair gene may mean that other errors are not corrected, leading cells to become cancerous. These mutations are the most common ones found in cancer. But many other gene mutations can contribute to causing cancer. Gene mutations can occur for several reasons, for instance: Gene mutations you are born with. You may be born with a genetic mutation that you have inherited from your parents. This ty

Causes Of Cancer Allow rapid growth. As cells grow and divide more rapidly, this creates many new cells that all have that same mutation. Fail to stop uncontrolled cell growth. Normal cells know when to stop growing so that you have just the right number of each type of cell. Cancer cells lose control (tumor suppressor genes) that tell them when to stop growing. An alteration in a tumor suppressor gene allows cancer cells to continue growing. Making mistakes when repairing DNA errors. DNA repair genes, look for errors in a cell's DNA and make required corrections. A mutation in a DNA repair gene may mean that other errors are not corrected, leading cells to become cancerous. These mutations are the most common ones found in cancer. But many other gene mutations can contribute to causing cancer. Gene mutations can occur for several reasons, for instance: Gene mutations you are born with. You may be born with a genetic mutation that you have inherited from your parents. This ty

Diseases can be treated by Bone Marrow Transplant? A bone marrow transplant also called a blood stem cell transplant or BMT can treat many diseases. For some diseases, BMT is the only potential cure. There are over 70 diseases that can be treated by BMT. Some of them are listed here. Patients undergo transplant for a wide variety of malignant and non-malignant conditions including: Malignant conditions Hematologic Malignancies Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Solid Tumors Neuroblastoma Brain tumors Ewing sarcoma Rhabdomyosarcoma Non-Malignant Conditions Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes Aplastic anemia Fanconi Anemia Hemoglobinopathies Sickle cell anemia Thalassemia Primary Immune Deficiencies Severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCID) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome Chronic Granulomatous Disease Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis  Read more...

What is leukemia? Leukemia is the name given to a group of cancers that develop in the bone marrow. Under normal conditions, the bone marrow contains a small number of healthy immature blood cells, sometimes called blast cells. These immature blood cells mature and develop into red cells, white cells and platelets, which are eventually released into the bloodstream. Leukemia originates in developing blood cells, which have undergone a malignant (cancerous) change. Instead of maturing properly, these cells grow and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion and interfere with normal blood cell production in the bone marrow. Most cases of leukemia originate in developing white cells. In a small number of cases, leukemia develops in other blood-forming cells, for example in developing red cells or developing platelets. There are several different types and subtypes of leukemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This is the most common type of leukemia in young children. ALL can also occur in ad

INTACS Eye Surgery in India What Are INTACS ? Mild Myopia or nearsightedness is corrected through  INTACS  (Intracorneal Rings or Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments). Intacs are basically tiny rings made of biocompatible material. These tiny rings are placed in those patients who are suffering from Keratoconus so as to improve the visual acuity and topographic images of the patients. The purpose of these Intacs is to reshape the cornea without troubling the visual axis. If required, these Intacs can be removed but are usually positioned permanently. For determining the amount of flattening, these Intacs are prepared in different thicknesses. The amount of flattening is the key factor that determines the vision correction. The treatment is approved for correcting -1.0 to -3.0 diopters of myopia and that should be not over than 1 diopter of astigmatism. The minimally invasive surgery of Intacs corneal implants is primarily used for treating Keratoconus. Candidates for INTACS C

Vasectomy Surgery in India Vasectomy is also termed as male sterilization. The process involves prevention of sperm entering the seminal stream. This is a permanent solution to birth control. Vasectomy should not be understood as castration (removal of the testicle). The surgery does not involve much time and complication. It is all about sealing one side of vas deferens. Vasectomy is executed in a medical clinic and it takes 30 minutes for the procedure to be completed. Within one hour of Vasectomy, the patient is send back home. Types Of Vasectomy There are different types Vasectomy, which a patient can choose from. No-Scalpel Vasectomy: This method is also known as the key-hole  vasectomy . This involves puncture of the scrotal sac. This method has less chance of infection. Open-Ended Vasectomy: In this method does not involve sealing of the testicular end of the vas deferens. No-Needle: This Is The Normal Method Of Vasectomy With Local Anesthesia. This Is A Painless Met

  Why is a bone marrow transplant needed? The objective of a bone marrow transplant is to treat many diseases and types of cancer. When the doses of chemotherapy or radiation needed to treat cancer are so high that a person’s bone marrow stem cells will be permanently harmed or destroyed by the treatment, a bone marrow transplant may be needed. Bone marrow transplants may also be required if the bone marrow has been destroyed by a disease. A bone marrow transplant can be used to: Replace diseased, nonfunctioning bone marrow with healthy functioning bone marrow (for conditions such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, and sickle cell anemia). Regenerate a new immune system that will fight existing or residual leukemia or other cancers not killed by the chemotherapy or radiation used in the transplant. Replace the bone marrow and restore its normal function after high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation are given to treat a malignancy. This process is often call