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Asthma – Symptoms, Treatment & Triggers
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NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES AND DIET THERAPY IN RADIATION AND CHEMOTHERPY
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Paediatric Cancer and Nutrition
Paediatric Cancer and Nutrition Nutrition in paediatric cancer patients depends on the cancer type, stage of the cancer diagnosed and the mode treatment the child undergoes. The induced patho-physiological changes like alterations in metabolism of energy, proteins and fats, hormonal and inflammatory changes along with the tumour and treatment related issues lead to the development
Gastrointestinal Cancer and Nutrition
Gastrointestinal Cancer and Nutrition Cancer of Gastrointestinal tract involves oesophagus, stomach, intestine and colon till rectum, which predominantly affect absorption of food, thus causing compromise in function of digestive function. This leads to inadequate food consumption or malabsorption, which coupled with the adverse consequences of anti-cancer therapies, does physical and metabolic damage to the system
An Introduction to Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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An Introduction to Heart Transplant
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Angioplasty: Frequently asked questions
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TAVI – A non-surgical valve replacement procedure
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Nuclear Medicine
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