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Kidney cancer starts in kidney tissues, most often as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Early stages may have no symptoms. If untreated, it can spread to the lungs, bones, or other organs. Treatment options include surgery, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, depending on the stage and spread of the disease.

What It Is: Colon cancer starts in the large intestine (colon) and often begins as benign polyps that can become cancerous over time. Symptoms: Common signs include changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss. Diagnosis: It's often detected through screenings like colonoscopies, which can identify polyps or early-stage cancer. Treatment: Treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies, depending on the cancer's stage. Prevention: Regular screenings, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking can help reduce the risk.

Early-stage (localized): 5-year survival ~35% With surgery or transplant: Up to 60-70% survival in early stage Regional spread: 5-year survival ~12% Distant/metastatic: 5-year survival ~3% Without treatment (advanced): 3-6 months

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a common condition in India. It can be very serious if it is not treated. As per a WHO (2023) report, 46% of adults are unaware that they have hypertension [1]. It is a type of 'silent killer' as individuals are usually not aware that something is wrong with their body due to the absence of major symptoms. The major high BP symptom is the blood pressure being over 180/120 mm Hg. This means there is a hypertensive crisis and you should call an ambulance in such a case. Read on to understand hypertension signs, reasons for high BP, and how to handle an emergency during a hypertensive crisis. Call MedCab emergency ambulance services for a hypertensive crisis or other medical emergencies by dialling the emergency ambulance number at 18008-908-208. What is Hypertension? Hypertension or high BP refers to the force of blood pushing against the artery walls being very high on a consistent basis. The heart would have to work harder to pump blood in the body during high BP. Untreated hypertension can have serious repercussions, such as stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and eye damage. To understand hypertension better, categorisations of BP are listed below - Normal BP - For BP to be considered normal, it should be under 120/80 mm Hg. Elevated BP - One would be considered to have elevated BP if the top number is between 120 to 129 mm Hg, while the bottom number is under 80 mm Hg. Stage 1 Hypertension - For stage 1 hypertension, the top number of the reading would be between 130 to 139 mm Hg, while the bottom number would show between 80 and 89 mm Hg. Stage 2 Hypertension - This is the most dangerous state of hypertension, and the top number is 140 mm Hg or more, and the lower number is 90 mm Hg or more. While usually high BP does not have noticeable signs and needs to be measured using the arm cuff of a BP machine, potential signs can occur. Some hypertension signs may include headaches, chest

This year is of immense importance for the healthcare industry, with ICD-10, Meaningful Use Stage 2, PQRS and other developments finally coming into the limelight. Their requirements are stringent,...

In 2015, providers are faced with numerous Health IT challenges, significantly more than ever before. Meeting Meaningful Use Stage 2, reporting in line with

Liver cancer treatment varies by stage and health. Options include surgery

Liver cancer symptoms include abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, leg swelling, and changes in urine or stool color. Early stages often lack symptoms, making regular check-ups important, especially for those at higher risk. Early detection is key to better outcomes.

Medical billing and coding is a crucial stage in the healthcare delivery lifecycle. It pays the providers for their hard work and services. What traits in medical billing companies in the US make them outstanding billers.