Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate): When Is a Pacemaker Needed?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 June, 2025 Bradycardia in medical terms means you have a slower heart rate than usual. For most adults, the normal heart rate has been found to be between 60 and 100 beats per minute while at rest. Some people
What Is an ACL Injury? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 03 June, 2025 Introduction: What is an ACL injury? The knee is an often-overlooked joint, but is a quiet archivist. It keeps the record of your every dance, stumble, sprint, and stillness. And within it, folded like a secret beneath the
Blood Transfusions: Indications, Safety, and Recovery
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 02 June, 2025 Blood transfusions can save your life if done in a timely manner, especially after a long surgery where you have lost a lot of blood, or after a traumatic injury and where blood loss was high. Blood
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Can It Be Cured Completely?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 June, 2025 The heart has 4 chambers in total- 2 atria on top and 2 ventricles on the bottom. Atrial fibrillation is caused when the irregular heart rhythm begins in the atrium alone, leading to other symptoms and issues. This
Why Your Skin Heals Slower with Age-And What You Can Do About It
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 30 May, 2025 The scientific study of skin (dermatology) has baffled mankind ever since time immemorial. Contrary to the popular saying- “Time is the greatest healer,” our skin shows a slowing down in terms of healing and repair as we
What is Tinnitus and Why Do You Hear Ringing Without Sound?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 29 May, 2025 Tinnitus is a condition when you experience sounds in both or either one of your ears, without an external source being present. These sounds are not heard by others and are restricted to the individual. The sounds
What is a CBC? A Quick Guide to a Common Blood Test
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 May, 2025 CBC stands for Complete Blood Count. It is a blood test which measures the total amount and size of your red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, and hemoglobin levels. The next question that comes
The Role of Robotics in Surgery and Recovery Time
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 27 May, 2025 With the latest technological advancements in the field of medical science, robotic surgery is gaining a firm foothold. Today, surgeons are being assisted by a robotic device which comes with a robotic arm that carries tiny surgical
The Hidden Risks of Overhydration in Endurance Athletes
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 26 May, 2025 Water is considered as the wellspring of life. Our body is made up of about 60% of water. Just as nourishing the body with nutritious food is important, so also hydrating the body with water is equally
The Connection between Eye Movements and Memory Recall
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 May, 2025 The human brain holds the secret to our memories. Primarily, the hippocampus, located in the temporal lobe of the brain, is responsible for both short-term and long-term memories. Other brain areas such as the amygdala, cerebral cortex,
OPD vs IPD vs Emergency: What’s the Difference in Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 24 May, 2025 Not everyone is familiar with medical terminologies such as OPD, IPD, and emergency care. When faced with a situation where you have to decide which healthcare system would be most suitable to your needs can be very
Left Shoulder Pain or Heart Attack? How to Tell the Difference
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 23 May, 2025 Heart attacks are often associated with shoulder pain on the left side. Although shoulder pain is quite a common symptom of some other conditions such as cold, having pain specifically on the left side of the shoulder
