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Dr. Simi Paknikar

Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..

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Bariatric Surgery - Short Term and Long Term Outcomes

Bariatric Surgery - Short Term and Long Term Outcomes

The benefits of bariatric surgery outweigh its side-effects. With the surgery you can lose 45 to 60% of the original weight and this has benefits on blood sugar, sleep and heart disease.

Disease & Condition
Muscle Atrophy

Muscle Atrophy

Muscle atrophy is caused either by disuse, age, starvation, nerve injury, or disease. Muscle pain, weakness, and fatigue are the main symptoms.

Disease & Condition
Fenugreek

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a herb used in food and as a natural home remedy because of its many health benefits. Learn more about its uses, benefits, and side effects here.

Diet Articles
Pleurisy

Pleurisy

Are you wondering what is Pleurisy? It is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura. It''s a sharp and localized pain in the chest that worsens with breathing or coughing.

Disease & Condition
Holter Monitoring - Tests, Procedures and Results

Holter Monitoring - Tests, Procedures and Results

Holter monitoring gives doctors a constant reading of the heart rate and rhythm over a 24-hour period (or longer). It is a non-invasive procedure that can be used at home.

Disease & Condition