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ROLE OF CT SCAN IN COVID-19 DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

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Since the second massive wave of COVID-19 hit India in early April, there is so much going on with lots of questions regarding use of CT scan in diagnosis and management of patients. We will try to solve queries regarding the same here – 1. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but it should not be used indiscriminately in every patient. 2. It should be done only if the Doctor prescribes it seeing the clinical situation of patient. 3. It is not a useful tool in early days of disease as it often comes normal and gives false reassurance to patients. 4. It is usually advised in the progressive and peak stage of the disease (6-13 days) if your treating physician prescribes so. 5. It is useful in a small subset of COVID-19 suspects who test negative on (RT-PCR) with normal/indeterminate chest X-ray (CXR) but have moderate-to-severe respiratory symptoms and high index of clinical suspicion. 6. CT ...
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10 Myths And Facts Of Bariatric Surgery

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  1. Surgery is the “easy way out.” lots of hard work. rigorous evaluation educational classes Optimization of on lifelong healthy habits and behaviors. It requires a great commitment and desire to achieve a valuable lifelong goal. 2. Weight loss surgery has high risks. weight loss surgery is performed very safely with low risks in the hands of experienced surgeons and centers. 3. One has to weigh over 100 kilograms to qualify for weight loss surgery. Candidature for weight loss surgery depends on diseases along with the Body Mass Index [BMI, weight (kg) / height (m) 2].For Indian population, the criteria are a BMI of 37.5 kg/m2 or 32.5 kg/m2 with co-morbidities. Each individual is assessed based on his or her specific health conditions and the Body Mass Index calculation. 4. One has to be in perfect health to qualify for weight loss surgery. Many people undergoing weight loss surgery do have health problems related to obesity. Each person should be assessed by an experienced baria...
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