Tuberculosis & Lungs: Causes, Impact & Why Early Diagnosis Saves Lives
Tuberculosis, also called TB, is one of humanity’s oldest and most persistent diseases. Right through prehistoric times, to ancient civilizations, to the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, it has resulted in millions of deaths worldwide, leading to mass mortality. But...
Early Detection of Lung Diseases: How Screening Saves Lives
Chronic lung diseases are usually asymptomatic and the first signs of the disease appear when the illness is already in an advanced stage. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are other diseases that may not show symptoms until the...
Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) For Lung Cancer
For many patients, surgery is their best chance at improving survival. Traditionally, this translated to large incisions, long recovery times, and significant risks. However, due to modern medical advancements, the game has changed. Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery,...
Dyspnea: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Feeling breathless after taking a relaxing walk or while sitting is a worrying sign especially when one hasn’t performed any acts of physical exertion that would lead to such a feeling. It is your body’s way of triggering warning signs that something is...
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