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Soda is Not your Friend!
Posted in: Health, General Health, Internal Medicine, Second Medical Opinion, Oncology, Cardiology, Second Opinion in Cardiac Surgery | Posted on: 23-Jun-2019
Soda is a drink that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and a natural or artificial flavoring. Other additives like caffeine, coloring preservatives and other chemicals may be mixed in it. People that drink soda regularly had an average increase of 1.8 lbs of visceral fat in their bellies. An amount equivalent to a 24 week old fetus. Visceral fat is one of the markers used in assessing health risks. Its increase is associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other illnesses. A can of soda typically contains more than 45 grams of sugar which is the...
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Happier Healthier Life
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion | Posted on: 14-May-2019
A landmark study conducted by Harvard researcher led to the discovery of 6 key factors that make people have a Happier & Longer Life. Pleasantly surprised by the results, it is interesting to note that these factors they found are achievable by anybody seeking them. 1- Avoid Smoking and Alcohol Smoking and Alcohol abuse at early age were the #1 Predictive factor of poor physical and mental health. 2- Education is Good Pursuing Education correlated with self care and perseverance. Any kind of education was as good. Ultimate education level or degrees didn’t make a difference. 3- Happy Childhood The more...
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MyUSADr. is Here to Help!
Posted in: Health, General Health, General Surgery, Second Medical Opinion | Posted on: 02-Apr-2019
Medical error is a preventable adverse effect of medical care, whether or not harmful to the patient. Usually it is related to an inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis or treatment of a disease, injury or other medical problems. Recent studies have shown that medical errors may account to around 251,000 deaths annually in USA. A Second medical opinion is there to help you make Critical Health Decisions. When faced with important decisions regarding a medical condition affecting you or a loved one, it is common to obtain another expert opinion about the existing diagnosis and treatment plan. Being well informed about...
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Immunotherapy, A Promising Future in Cancer Treatments!
Posted in: General Health, Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery | Posted on: 10-Mar-2019
Immunotherapy refers to Biologic treatments of cancer that allows your immune system to defend the body and attack the cancer cells. These drugs make your immune system work harder or makes it easier for it to locate and destroy the cancer cells. Hence, it has Less side effects than other treatments. It also potentiates the effects of concomitant treatments and has more durable effect in eliminating the cancer. On the other hand, some of these drugs can have adverse effects on your organs, may cause a bad reaction or your cancer may adapt to it. Immunotherapy had a breakthrough advancement this year...
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Guess What Happens when You Stop Smoking?
Posted in: General Health, Oncology, Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery | Posted on: 17-Feb-2019
Stop Smoking and a series of healthy changes will start taking place in your body immediately. Our US Expert Medical Opinion Specialists wanted to share the following facts with you. In the first day after you stop smoking, your heart rate drops and your Bloodstream Carbon monoxide levels drop to normal. Within 1-3 months, your risk of heart attacks decreases, and your lung function starts to improve. By 1 year, your added risk of heart disease is decreased by 50%, and your shortness of breath and coughing are markedly improved. At 5 years, your stroke risk is same as non smoker...
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