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Gout-What You Need to Know About Your Symptoms and How to Treat It

Gout- 8 things You Need to Know About Your Symptoms and Treatment Introduction What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the body. It is also called the Disease of the Kings. Why? Because in the good old days when kings used to rule, they… Continue reading Gout-What You Need to Know About Your Symptoms and How to Treat It

8 Vegetables to Eat for a Good, Healthy and Great Life

8 Vegetables and the benefits of eating them In my previous articles on Prudent Diet 1 2, I have made references to a few vegetables like broccoli, beans, tomatoes and bell pepper. As such, I am a foodie and love eating a variety of vegetables. My recent articles have been all about some or the… Continue reading 8 Vegetables to Eat for a Good, Healthy and Great Life

Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A New Way to Save Lives

What is a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass? Introduction Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery (MIDCAB) is a new way to save lives by addressing the challenges of conventional CAB. Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery is an alternative to traditional on-table, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It’s also known as… Continue reading Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A New Way to Save Lives

Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis- 8 Signs, symptoms for you to know and take action

What is Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis [ANUG] Have you ever noticed anyone having swollen gums with bleeding points and foul-smelling breath? Well, this can be what we call Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, a condition in which the gums swell and decay or rot. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) is a rare, but serious form of… Continue reading Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis- 8 Signs, symptoms for you to know and take action

HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-Part 1

DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE What is diabetic foot disease? Diabetic foot disease is a complication of poorly controlled diabetes. The picture below shows various presentations of how the changes take place in the foot due to poorly controlled blood sugar in diabetes. Introduction On 11th August 2020, I published an article on complications of diabetes. You… Continue reading HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-Part 1

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