MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY



Medical Terminology



MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Dermatology

Due to fast scientific advancements, dermatosurgery has turned into a vital component of dermatology. Dermatology department has a well-resourced operation theatre where complicated trial such as punch grafting for resistant conditions of vitiligo, dermabrasion for recalcitrant hyperkeratotic skin disorders, cryotherapy for warts and other cases and chemical peeling for resistant melasma are conducted.

The Department Laboratory is operational with amenities for mycology and dermatohistopathology, plus biochemistry and basic haematology tests.

In the Photochemotherapy component, ultraviolet A and B lights are meant for the curing chronic skin disorders such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides (a type of skin malignancy).

LASER component was set up for the healing of vascular and pigmentary skin disorders. Here problems like lentigines, freckles, vascular blemishes and pigmented nevi are cured.

Oncology

The Department of Oncology offers wide-ranging cancer treatments for all adults with hematologic malignancies or solid tumors. Our doctors treat almost all kind of cancer, with lung, breast, and prostate, colorectal, head and neck, and leukemia of the blood. With progressive cancer care, an innovative clinical trials and a complete range of supportive care services is offered to advance our patients' quality of life and health.

Radiotherapy department is operational with a Radiotherapy simulator, Cobalt-60 Teletherapy machine, 3-D treatment planning system, Superficial. X-ray machine and a H.D.R. Brachytherapy with a Remote After Loading System.

Nuclear Medicine and Oncology are teamed up on a latest program to envision cancers below the limits of discovery with CT scan or MRI via positron emission tomography (PET scanning). A clinical trial was freshly approved.

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists and hepatologists offer specialist assessment and medical treatment for patients with disorders of the liver, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, colon and small intestine. The interventional endoscopy service is generally known for expertise in ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography), palliative cancer treatments with endoluminal stents, and endoscopic ultrasound. The clinical nutrition service, administers a great inpatient dietary support service. Research activities in the division incorporate investigations into physiological investigations of motility disorders, the molecular biology of intestinal inflammation, chemoprevention of GI cancers, testing of experimental devices and pharmaceutical trials of new medications or new uses for existing medications.

Pulmonary

The Pulmonary department present optimal medical care, and apply basic, translational, and medical research findings to understanding the pathogenesis of lung sickness and improving treatment. Our medical and research programs concentrate on pulmonary vascular sickness, interstitial lung sickness, heart-lung and non-tuberculous mycobacterium sickness, and lung transplantation. We as well have vigorous medical and research programs in lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and asthma. We are dedicated to sending superior medical care and translating our research findings into new and effective treatments for respiratory sickness.

Services offered through the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine specialty incorporate:

Outpatient clinics for assessment and treatment of various lung conditions, Intensive care services for management and treatment of the critically ill, Hospital inpatient services for assessment and treatment of various lung conditions, Lung transplantation, Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment (e.g., laser therapy and airway stenting), Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Sleep disorders assessment and treatment, Access ...