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Tips for Oral Hygiene

Oral hygiene is an important aspect of our daily routine that often goes overlooked. Poor oral hygiene can lead to various dental and gum diseases that can negatively impact our overall health. On the other hand, good oral hygiene can prevent such issues and promote healthy teeth and gums. In this blog, we will discuss […]

Knee Replacement – Myths and Facts

Knee replacement surgery, also known as total knee arthroplasty, is a common procedure performed on people with knee arthritis, osteoarthritis, or other knee conditions that cause chronic pain and limited mobility. These procedures are conducted by us at Vision Multispecialty Hospital by the best orthopaedic doctors in Goa. Despite its widespread use, there are still […]

Signs and symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer begins when changes begin to occur in the tissues of your pancreas leading them to multiply uncontrollably. Early pancreatic cancers usually do not show any signs or symptoms. However, when symptoms arise, cancer has often grown very large or already spread outside the pancreas. With the right care and early detection, pancreatic cancers […]

PTOSIS

Droopy eyelids (ptosis) occur when the upper eyelids droop downwards. This can occur as a result of birth defect, eyelid injury, infections, muscle disorder, nerve disorder, eye tumors, due to complications of eye surgery or simply due to aging. It gives the person a tired look, and can even obstruct vision if severe. Ptosis may […]

Weaning your little one

  Weaning refers to the transition a child makes from exclusive breast/ formula feeds to other external sources of nutrition.  It represents a significant milestone in the childs development, though it can often cause confusion and frustration among parents.  The ideal time to begin weaning would be at 6 months of age.  Babies who: can […]

Minimally Invasive Urology and LASERS

In today’s era of miniaturization, the field of urology is not far behind. Most of our surgical procedures are done by minimally invasive techniques and of these, LASER Lithotripsy for urinary stones is the most advanced and patient-friendly. With an experience of more than 500 cases with Holmium LASER treatment of urinary stones, Dr Elphiston […]

When To Change Your Toothbrush?

When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? We throw out expired foods, restock vitamins and supplements, and replace our beauty products often, but when it comes to health and beauty, it’s our dental hygiene that doesn’t get as much attention or thought as other areas of our regimen. However, there are important rules […]

Know the symptoms of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which is also known as ADHD is a chronic condition. It is mainly considered to affect children but there are possibilities that even adults can be affected by it. It can have an impact on their emotions, behavioral patterns and it can also affect their ability to learn new things. If […]

What is black fungus Infection?

The black fungus infection, also known as mucormycosis, is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called ‘Mucormycetes’. Mucormycetes live throughout the environment and are present all over the place in nature.  It can affect areas from where it can be inhaled—through the lungs, nose, and sinus. Mucormycetes can cause […]

Top most fitness tips for women

There is so much that comes in between staying fit and losing weight. In this guide, we have listed out some female fitness tips that will help you especially if you have a busy lifestyle. Like we know, it is very important to take care of your health with a balanced diet. There are some […]

An overview of Asthma attack

During an asthma attack, also called an asthma exacerbation, the airways become swollen and inflamed. The muscles around the airways contract and the airways produce extra mucus, causing the breathing (bronchial) tubes to narrow. During an attack, you may cough, wheeze and have trouble breathing. Symptoms of a minor asthma attack get better with prompt […]

Tips for fighting acne prone skin

Sometimes it’s hard to know what your skin really needs to be as healthy as possible. Every day we’re bombarded by marketing hype for various skin care and cosmetic products. What helps and what doesn’t in the quest for clear, radiant skin? Some tips on what you can do to get the glowing complexion you […]

Monitored anesthesia care

MAC essentially comprises of three basic components: A safe conscious sedation, measures to allay patient’s anxiety, and effective pain control This service (MAC) results in less physiologic disturbance and a more rapid recovery than general anesthesia. MAC is suitable for day care procedures as it helps in fast tracking. 

Women and Morbid Obesity

For 95-99% of all history, humans lived as hunger-gather societies. A relatively quick shift from hunter-gather societies to sedentary agriculture has lead to the rapid development of obesity. It was not until the 20th century that it became common, so much so that in 1997 the World Health Organization (WHO) formally recognized obesity as a […]

Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery also known as Oculoplasty surgery, is a specialized branch of ophthalmology that uses the concepts of Ophthalmology and plastic surgery together to operate and reconstruct the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal (tear) sac and the socket functionally as well as to perform cosmetic surgery on the lids and brow. Oculoplasty surgery helps […]