Medical Procedures and Surgeries

We often hear MRIs in movies and TV shows where a character is diagnosed with severe and life-threatening conditions. They are tested in a dome-like machine that confirms their incurable disease. But what is an MRI scan? Do patients have to have a serious illness to undergo this procedure? How do patients prepare for it? What […]

You probably saw some public figures undergo a “dialysis-looking” procedure where blood is drawn, passed through a machine, and returned to the body. Celebrities claim that these procedures are okay and that the treatment actually helps them stay healthy because it “purifies” their blood. The procedure is called extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation (EBOO), and […]

Pregnancy scars are marks of your strength. And hence should not be frowned upon. While they may not look great in the beginning, with consistent effort and care, they will diminish over time.  A scar is formed after a horizontal incision is made during a Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) procedure. The incision is then […]

You're probably familiar, or at least have heard of blood types or blood compatibility. Why do people have different blood types, and why is it so important to be given the right one? Read on to learn the answers to these questions, the blood compatibility chart, and more. Why do we have different blood types? Before we […]

What is Amputation? What are Amputation Causes? Amputation is the removal of a specific part of a limb from surgery, injury, or disease. Doctors consider this a major surgery. Surgeons will perform the procedure while the patient is under general or epidural anesthesia. What are amputation causes, or reasons for amputation? This procedure is sometimes needed […]

A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a treatment to create new blood cells, or to replace a bone marrow damaged by diseases, infections, or high doses of chemotherapy. It is also known as a stem cell transplant. During the bone marrow transplant, the patient will receive new healthy blood stem cells  in order to be able […]

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure wherein a doctor uses a colonoscope to check inside your large intestines or colon.  This procedure is a test to check if there are any changes or problems within these areas. The colonoscope is a long tube with a tiny camera at the tip. It is inserted into the rectum […]

What is blood donation? Is it safe to donate blood? Blood donation is a process/ procedure wherein blood is drawn from a volunteer donor which can be used for surgeries and other medical procedures. However, despite the importance of this practice, many people still wonder: is it safe to donate blood? The simple answer is yes, […]

What is tubal ligation? Tubal ligation, also called female sterilization, is a form of permanent birth control. It involves undergoing surgery to have your fallopian tubes cut off or blocked to prevent getting pregnant. Every month, a woman’s ovaries release an egg that travels through your fallopian tubes, to the uterus, where it may be fertilized. Ligation […]

Organ donation is the process where a donor gives legal permission to transfer his/her organ to another. The surgical procedure to achieve this is called a transplant. There are several different types of organ donation. This procedure is normally for transplant purposes when the recipient’s organs have failed or are severely damaged due to disease […]