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Lung Cancer
Posted in: General Health, Oncology, Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery | Posted on: 20-Jan-2019
Lung Cancer, The Leading Killer! Lung cancer is newly diagnosed in around 234,000 people/ year in USA! It leads to 154,000 deaths/ year, hence accounting for 27% of All cancer deaths in USA, hence making it the leading cause of cancer deaths among men AND women. Each year, lung cancer claims more lives than caused by colon, breast and prostate cancer Combined. It is mostly seen in patients above 65 years of age and have Smoked at some time in their life. Some diseases such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and TB can increase risk of #lung #cancer by more...
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Sleep Deprivation
Posted in: Health, General Health | Posted on: 16-Dec-2018
Sleep Deprivation, A Global Health Problem in our Modern Societies! Sleep Deprivation is a Global Major Health Problem! Did you know that the US $411 Billions a year in losses due to sleep deprivation and its Health related problems? Countries are realizing the prevalence of Sleep deprivation in our modern societies, and its enormous negative effects on its economies. Some are starting to address it through their health care systems, and even put incentives for their citizens to Sleep. One Japanese company awards its employees that sleep 6 hours a day, 5 days a week up to $570 per year....
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Mitral Valve Disease
Posted in: General Health, Geriatrics, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Mitral Valve Disease | Posted on: 08-Dec-2018
Mitral Valve Disease refers to diseases of the mitral valve that separates the chambers of the left heart, ventricle and atrium. It is mostly mitral stenosis (blockage), mitral insufficiency (leakage), or mitral valve endocarditis (infection). Treatment could be conservative, minimally invasive intervention or surgical. If you have mitral disease, our Specialist at USA Doctors would be happy to help! MyUSADr. was created to assist you in making Critical Health Decisions. Our US based practicing Specialists provide Online Second Medical Opinion and Virtual Doctor visits to patients from all over the Globe. Feel free to reach out at any time... For more information, please...
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Aortic Valve Disease
Posted in: General Health, Geriatrics, Second Medical Opinion, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Second Opinion in Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Valve Disease | Posted on: 12-Nov-2018
The Aortic Valve separates the left ventricle of the heart from the aorta. Hence, it is the valve that affects the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Multiple disease processes affect this valve mostly leading to Aortic Stenosis with obstruction to the flow of blood out of the heart, or Aortic Regurgitation with leakage of blood back to the heart. At times, infection of the valve leaflets takes place causing it to be dysfunctional. Patients may be without symptoms for quite a while. Others though may develop shortness of breath, chest pains or syncope...
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Make Smart Decisions. Request a MyUSADr
Posted in: Second Medical Opinion | Posted on: 30-Aug-2018
Second medical opinions are frequently recommended by the medical community and can offer patients peace of mind. Getting a Second Medical Opinion can be an important step, especially when dealing with serious medical conditions or new treatments. Also, those who live in remote areas can receive expert second opinions in spite of distance or mobility. We believe medical second opinions can be a life-saving tool to help patients: Confirm a medical diagnosis and treatment options Consider a different diagnosis Discuss preventive measures Learn about the best treatment options It is often in a patient’s best interest to seek a second...
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