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Get financial assistance with the help of MrMed

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  Money problems In the earlier days, most people used to live long, healthy lives. Other than chronic illnesses, people did not require to go to the doctor a lot. However, due to a change in lifestyle since technology became an integral part of human existence, many illnesses have become very common. Therefore, healthcare has formed a huge part of the daily budget of individuals. Every day medication is being purchased by people in huge quantities to deal with physical and mental disturbances and discomfort. Even though they might not be very costly, speciality drugs are! Speciality pharmaceuticals are a recent designation of pharmaceuticals that are classified as high-cost, high complexity and/or high touch. These huge costs can be dealt with Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) .   What helps? Firms that produce speciality medications often sponsor Patient Assistance Programs (or PAPs) for individuals who cannot afford their medication. PAPs have various necessities. ...

Career as Cardiologist in India

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  Cardiology is the branch of medicine which deals with the disorders and diseases of the heart and the vascular system of the body. Cardiologists are the specialists of such cardiovascular abnormalities. Cardiologists treat diseases like congenital heart disorders, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Best Cardiologists in India has to study for more than 10 years in the field of medicine to specialize and have expertise in this field. It should be noted that a cardiologist is not a cardiac surgeon. A cardiologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Whereas cardiac surgeons are expertise in conducting surgeries of the cardiovascular system. This article discusses the basic requirements and career build-up of a cardiologist in India.     To become a cardiologist, typically one is required to go through medical studies for the acquisition of licensure and board certification. One must...

What is the meaning of Super speciality medicines?

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  Most of us fall prey to common ailments and disorders in our daily lives. Thus, we do not think there is any shortage in our neighborhood pharmacies. However, those of us suffering from serious, chronic, or rare diseases are aware of the hassle of buying medicines. Most generic, retail, and company-based pharmaceutical stores do not carry medicines that are used for complex conditions. These include cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, hemophilia, HIV. Psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatitis C. Disorders require super specialty medicines. Super specialty drugs or specialty pharmaceuticals is a recent designation of pharmaceuticals that are classified as high-cost, high-complexity, and/or high-touch. They are derived from living cells and are administered orally or via injection. The above-mentioned diseases are such, which are treated with these special medicines. Compared to almost 30 years ago, the world is currently in a better position than with specialty medicines....

What is e-pharmacy?

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  E-pharmacy is basically an online medical shop where you can buy medicines and other pharmacy products from the comfort of your home. Just like you order your favorite food on Swiggy or order groceries on Grofers, you can order medicines online without any hassles. All you have to do is upload a prescription on the app and place an order for the pharmacy products you need. The good thing is that online pharmacies also have some of the most unusual drugs, so you don't have to run around looking for those tabs. The pharmacy sector in India has so far been slightly relaxed compared to the US/EU region in the sense that you can usually buy some prescription drugs over the counter, without a prescription. Not only that, many of us often rely on the borrowed knowledge of our regular pharmacists. Such trust is the backbone of any retail segment, fueling their growth and market share, depending on what online pharmacies haven't been able to match. The easy availability of commo...

Black Fungus Epidemic India 2021: Do’s and Don'ts

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  Earlier this year, In the month of May, as the delta variant of Covid-19 was affecting millions of people in India, a roar of a second epidemic started coming into rounds. It was the sound of the epidemic of Black fungus or Mucormycosis. Thousands of patients recovering from Covid-19 in India were affected by this fungal infection. If left untreated, this infection has a mortality rate of more than 50%. As case numbers began to pick up, the Indian government ordered tighter surveillance of the infection. By late June, 40,845 mucormycosis cases had been reported, most of which affected the nasal passages, brain, and sinuses. The overwhelming majority of patients (85.5%) were recovering from Covid-19 and more than 3,000 had died. So, tight surveillance and overlook were required to curb the situation. Hence, the Indian Council of Medical Research released guidelines for early detection of the infection. Here is a list of do’s and don’ts that one should follow from the prevention o...

Here is the best online Super Specialty Pharmacy in India

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  Why do we need a super specialty pharmacy? Do you often go to general stores, thinking you will find everything you need? And yes, most of the time you do. However, there are also some unique and uncommon items that you just cannot live without which these kinds of stores do not hold. It may be because they have a high production value, they are rare and have highly specialised usages and are very costly. A very similar thing happens with medicines and pharmaceutical objects. Drugs that are used for the therapy of rare diseases or chronic and fatal conditions can never be found in local or company drug stores. You can only avail of them at a super specialty pharmacy . Depiwhite is a type of skin-lightening cream that is used to treat pigmentary disorders such as melasma, sun damage, and freckles. It is a safe and effective treatment option for these conditions, and can be used on all skin types. If you are considering using Depiwhite cream to treat a pigmentary disorder, it is...

Difference Between Heart Failure and Heart Attack

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  What is a heart attack? A heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction) occurs when one or more of the heart muscles doesn't receive enough blood. The greater the damage to the heart muscle, the longer you wait to get treatment. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack. Another cause of heart attack is severe spasm or sudden contraction of the coronary arteries. This can block blood flow to the heart muscle. Heart Attack Symptoms The symptoms of a heart attack can vary from one person to the next. These symptoms can also vary between men and women. Some signs of heart attack are more common than others. These include: ·         The feeling of pressure or pain in the middle of the chest. The area may feel squeezing or burning. It may last several minutes, or it could be temporary. It may be severe or mild. The most common symptom is chest pain. Some people may not experience it. ·    ...

What is Black fungus?

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  Black fungus or, Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection. "Mucormycosis can affect the nose, orbit, eye, or brain. It can even cause vision loss. It can also spread into the lung," Guleria stated, noting that hospitals should have protocols for infection control. Guleria said that secondary infections (bacterial and fungal) are responsible for more deaths. SYMPTOMS OF BLACK FUNGUS People who have COVID-19 are most at risk from the black fungus, or mucormycosis. The infection causes the blackening of the nose and discoloration, blurred vision, chest pain, breathing difficulties, coughing blood, and blurred vision. Mucormycosis mainly affects the synuses and the eye, but it can also involve the brain and nasal involvement. Some cases of pulmonary mucormycosis have been reported. The West Bengal Health Department has published an advisory entitled "Mucormycosis-if uncared-for - may become fatal". It mentions warning signs such as redness and pain around the eye...

Electrocardiogram (ECG): Important facts

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  Electrocardiograms (ECGs or EKGs) is a machine or technology that quickly records the electric signals in our hearts. These heart signals occur whenever the heartbeats, that is, on opening or closing of valves to facilitate blood circulation in the body. Electrocardiograms are done in hospitals, doctor’s chambers, and ambulances. This technology has even been adapted to quite a few smartwatches. This is one of the best non-invasive methods for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases . Why do you get an ECG/EKG? ECG’s are an extremely quick and safe, painless way to for the following: Checking heart rate Checking heartbeat rhythm Checking for poor blood flow to your heart muscle Diagnose a heart attack Checking on cardiac abnormalities like, the thickened muscle Detection of significant electrolyte dysfunctionalities, such as high potassium or high or low calcium   What happens in an ECG test? Typically, a doctor places electrod...

What are platelets? What are the common platelets disorders?

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  Getting back to sixth/seventh-grade biology let's understand what platelets are. So what are platelets? Whenever we scratch or cut ourselves, we start bleeding. After a few minutes, we see the blood drying and forming a crusty texture and over the exposed skin. This is done in order to stop the cut from bleeding out more and more blood. This process of clotting in order to stop bleeding is carried out by colorless cell-like structures called platelets. So, Platelets are nothing but cell fragments that form clots to stop bleeding. Platelets are also known as Thrombocytes. Xanax is a prescription medication used to treat panic attacks and anxiety disorders. It comes from the benzodiazepine group of medicines. In the brand and generic form, generic Xanax is known as alprazolam. In addition, there are a variety of Xanax bars that come in a variety of colors and sizes. The dosage of the drug comes in: ·         Blue Xanax 1mg ·    ...

What is thrombocytopenia?

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  Thrombocytopenia occurs when your blood platelet count is low.   Platelets can also be called thrombocytes.   This type of blood cell forms blood clots when it clumps together. It is used to stop bleeding from a cut or wound.   A blood clot can also be called a thrombus. Bone marrow, the soft and spongy bone tissue that is found within bones, is responsible for making all blood cells, including platelets.   People with thrombocytopenia have fewer platelets than normal to form blood clots.   You may experience excessive bleeding from a cut or injury. It can be difficult to stop the bleeding. Low platelet count Normal platelet counts range from 150,000 to 400,000.   A count lower than 150,000 is considered thrombocytopenia and may affect your ability to donate platelets, among other things. A low platelet count of less than 10,000 is considered severe hemoglobinemia.   It can lead to dangerous internal bleeding if your platelet cou...

Robots: Your future doctor

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  Artificial Intelligence is making its way into everyone's daily lives.   AI's vast potential has been demonstrated, from being used in streaming apps to building and operating robots.   It wouldn't surprise if robots began replacing our daily routines, and even the way that we work.   Artificial intelligence has brought all of our dreams to life, from Siri sending an email to Alexa and robots performing surgery on humans.   Although AI has shown promise in automating some jobs, there are still big changes ahead.   With its AI-driven applications, AI is quickly taking over the medical sector.   It will be no surprise if it took over even the  Best Cardiologists in India  and the world. We have seen the importance of an efficient healthcare system and our healthcare professionals' health in light of the current pandemic.   Two assistants are required for a small task such as turning a patient over so that they can lie on their stomac...