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Blog posts March 2022

Depression in Elderly

People of any age group can experience depression. But depression in older adults is underdiagnosed since we often dismiss the symptoms associated with aging. Diagnosing depression in the elderly is crucial since it improves their quality of life and helps them focus more on their health.

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Life-saving treatment made possible by the world’s smallest heart pump – Impella

Impella is the world’s smallest heart pump and is used to deliver blood and oxygen from the heart into the aorta – the main blood vessel carrying blood into our body. This provides our body with vital oxygen rich blood while allowing the heart to rest and recover from trauma caused by cardiogenic sh…

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What is a renal biopsy?

Renal biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of kidney tissue is extracted to check for signs of damage. Usually, a biopsy is associated with a cancer diagnosis, but renal biopsy is not related to cancer.

When is a renal biopsy done?

Some of the reasons why a renal biopsy is recommended…

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