Lisa Ray grappled with multiple myeloma

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Lisa Ray, noted Indian and Hollywood actress, has recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer. The disclosure was made by Lisa on her blog (lisaraniray.wordpress.com) apart from the fact that she has expressed the will-power to get treated soon and lead a normal life once again.
She said, “I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma [...]

Steroid Increases Bleeding After Tonsillectomy

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Bleeding is of particular concern after tonsillectomies because the wound is not sewn up or covered and is exposed to food, air and saliva. A large blood supply courses through the area and, if hemorrhaging occur, manual compression is next to impossible. That means surgery becomes the only option. But a study showed that the [...]

Steroids for Haemolytic Anaemia and CLL

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Sources have reported that steroids can be prescribed along with chemotherapy along with treating the CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia). The sources also revealed that they help to reduce chemotherapy associated sickness and tiredness.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a condition in which accumulation of abnormal lymphocytes in the blood and the bone marrow becomes the main [...]