Decoding Thyroid Diagnostic Tests

Being common in India, thyroid disorders show the highest prevalence (11-13%), one of the highest globally. Among the plethora of thyroid disorders, hypothyroidism or reduced thyroid gland function is the most common form which has been affecting one in 10 adults.

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Diseases

The genetic perspective of Down's syndrome

Down syndrome (DS) is a birth defect caused by the presence of extra copy of chromosome 21, and represents the most common chromosomal abnormality occurring in humans.

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Diseases

How can we detect breast cancer early?

Breast cancer is now the most common form of cancer in India and has surpassed cervical cancer. Every four minutes, a woman is now being diagnosed with breast cancer and every 13 minutes, one women succumbs to breast cancer.

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Fever Covid 19

Antigen Test for COVID-19 How Is It Different from Coronavirus Testing

The Rapid Antigen Detection Test (RADT) for COVID-19 is a rapid point-of-care nasopharyngel swab test that directly detects the presence or absence of coronavirus antigen in the patient’s body, generating diagnosis results within 30 minutes.

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Diseases

High Triglycerides Level: Symptoms, Causes, Test and Treatment

The most prevalent type of fat in the body is triglycerides. This kind of fat is stored by your body and used as an energy source between meals.

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Diseases

Breast Cancer Five Popular Myths Busted

Myth: I don’t have a family history of Breast Cancer so it is not possible for me to get it

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Blood Test

Complete Blood Count: Test, Purpose and Results

Complete blood count or CBC is a popular test that can help in identifying a wide range of illnesses. It helps track a person's recovery following accidents, operations, or other medical issues.

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Diseases

How Prognostic Tests guide treatment of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, globally. The prevalence in Asian countries including India has been on the rise forming nearly one-third of all cancers detected in Indian women.

September 2, 20260Comments

ByDr. Avik Kumar Mukherjee

Diseases