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What does a Complete Blood Count measure? A complete guide

Our doctors and insurance companies often tell us to get a regular body checkup done. These tests ar....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Dec 30, 2019
Why get a yearly Full body checkup? Here are 5 reasons

As we get older, we have to pay more attention to any possible problems with our health. Medical tes....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Dec 24, 2019
Mental health concerns - due to diseases of the hormonal system: it can happen!

Mental Health Concerns Certain diseases of the endocrine (hormonal) system are associated with mental illness or psychiatric manifestations. There is growing evidence in recent years on this phenomenon, including its effect on the patient’s quality....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Aug 12, 2016
Three Myths about HIV/AIDS Busted

HIV and AIDS are serious health concerns that continue to spread worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, over 39 million people have died because of HIV or AIDS since 1981. Despite having infected a lot of people, there seemed to be se....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Jul 13, 2016
What is hepatitis? What is liver disease?

Frequently asked questions about a Liver disease What could be the possible symptoms of a Liver disease? 1. Weakness 2. Fatigue 3. Loss of appetite 4. Nausea 5. Vomiting 6.Weight Loss 7. Abdominal pain & bloating when fluid accumulates in the abd....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Aug 24, 2015
What is hepatitis B? What are the symptoms and treatment options?

Hepatitis B: Everything you wanted to know Hepatitis is posing to be a major health problem in India. Based on the prevalence of the hepatitis B carrier state, it is divided into three zones:- India falls in the intermediate endemic zone with the sur....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Aug 9, 2015
What is the Vitamin D test? When is it recommended?

Vitamin D: All you wanted to know about it. Are you deficient in it? What is the test like? What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is vital for strong bones. It also has important, emerging roles in immune function and cancer prevention. Deficiencies at any st....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Aug 2, 2015
Thyroid function tests - What are they and what do the tests mean?

THYROID FUNCTION TESTS Before we get into the details of the tests involved first let’s understand the details about the thyroid gland itself. WHERE IS THE THYROID GLAND? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the....

By Dr. Ajay Phadke Jul 26, 2015
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