Bone Marrow Transplant in India

When things go wrong with the bone marrow, it leads to a life-threatening situation. A mass of tissue with a dense network of nerves and highly vascularized bone marrow as the name suggests is found enclosed in bone cavities all over the body. It is part of the vital lymphatic system comprising red marrow and yellow marrow.

This lymphatic system performs a number of vital functions besides the removal of old and dead cells from the body. Most of the platelets, white and blood cells are formed in the red marrow while the white marrow produces fats, cartilage, and bone. This makes the microarchitecture a vital system for life support. The red blood cells perform the function of oxygen carriers while the white ones act like the sentinels and are indispensable for body immunity which keeps harmful pathogens at bay.   

During a lab test excess production of red blood cells or white blood cells is an indication of an abnormality and calls for medical attention. For example, excess white cell production in your bloodstream is usually a sign of disease. In a contingency especially when there is a deficiency of the RBC, WBC, or platelets body hormones trigger excess production to make up for the loss. 

Bone Marrow Transplant

When contingency strikes and the marrow becomes diseased to the point of no return then a transplant is the only recourse. In the case of cancers of various types and blood-related disorders, transplantation is lifesaving.

In this kind of procedure, stem cells play a major role. Stem cells are a special type of developing cells that turn into the RBC, WBC, and platelets depending upon their genetic coding. Thus, the diseased cells are removed and healthy stem cells are transplanted into the bone marrow. The success rate of this procedure is almost 85% and immensely helps those suffering from bone marrow disease especially those afflicted by cancer.

BMT or bone marrow transplant is required not only when the marrow is affected by cancer but the damage is also by severe infections, aplastic anemia, sickle cell anemia, and thalassemia.  

In case of a malignancy, BMT is most successful in the following instances

• ·        Hodgkin’s lymphoma
• ·        Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
• ·        Multiple Myeloma
• ·        Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• ·        Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
• ·        Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (
• ·        Neuroblastoma
• ·        Myelofibrosis

Usually, the marrow is harvested from some specific bones in the body in order to find an anomaly or damage to it. The harvesting is done under general anesthesia and complications are limited. In the case of harvesting from a donor, most countries have stipulated a limit to extraction.

Allo & Auto Transplant

In the case of ALLO, the transfer takes place between two persons provided the marrows match. In order to prevent rejection a protein named HLA in WBC is matched, this protein is responsible for preventing a rejection whence the introduced cells begin attacking those already present in the body.  ALLO transplant can be impacted with a high or low dosage of chemotherapy and thus the process is differentiated accordingly by the experts.

In the case of AUTO Transplant, the healthy stem cells are removed and stored as frozen before chemotherapy or radiation. These cells are then retransferred after the cancer treatment.

The pre-transplant procedures include increasing the production of healthy stem cells, the chemotherapy is then carried out followed by reinjection of the bone marrow.

Some other types of BMT are:

• ·        Syngeneic Transplant
• ·        Haploidentical Transplant

Before the BMT takes place a number of tests have to be conducted in order to detect problems and infection if any.  Hence a variety of blood tests, CT scans, X-rays, biopsies, and heart function tests are all that the operating surgeon may deem necessary. 

Though the success rate is high almost up to 85% some complications may arise post the procedure. But the complications rarely result in death and as a result, they are becoming more and more popular.  

Nearly 100000 BMT are being carried out around the world. The rate of increase in the procedures being carried out is 7 percent which is suggestive of a growing number of ailments that afflict the marrow. 

In India, a number of bone marrow transplants are being carried out in top-rated hospitals. The cost of this procedure ranges anywhere from 20 lakhs to 45 lakhs. The cost difference arises from the type of hospital chosen and the BMT procedure itself. As compared to India the cost of BMT in The USA is as much as 200,000 USD.

Some of the best hospitals for BMT are:

• ·        Max Hospitals
• ·        Medanta
• ·        Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
• ·        Global Hospital Chennai

The cost difference and the quality of service available in Indian Hospitals make them an attractive health travel destination. These factors are proving beneficial to international health travelers and they are actively seeking treatments in India.   

Diverse Medical Treatments in India at Incredibly Low Cost

Needless to say, medical inquisitiveness like in the case of all aspects of life in India has been intense right from ancient times.  Scientific research has been at the forefront from way back in earlier times starting or predating more than 5000 years. We should be thankful to the Hindu saints or rishis who approached health issues with an open mind and a broad sense of acceptance of what is good for the human body and soul. The civilization has always been liberal, broad-minded, and open in approach to life with rare instances of conservatism that are seen in the case of some ideological loyalties. 

The approach has always been inquisitive and holistic albeit modern analytical and technical methods were missing. Nevertheless, logic and rationality made up for measured verified success that modern science adopts, and health-driven, rejuvenated long life was achieved.   

The rishis believed in healing systems that were preventive, curative, and rejuvenated the body in the span of time the medicine and regimen that was being applied and strictly adhered to. The discovery of Ayurveda and the development of Yoga propelled holistic healing like none other system and the treatments literally became a way of life. 

Other notable examples are the work of Sushruta in the development of plastic surgery and Charak's treatise for the practice of medicine in ancient India. There are other treatises developed by physicians and scientists that have been overshadowed by the passage of unscripted time in history. 

Nevertheless, modern contributors to the field of medicine may not assiduously recognize the work done by the Indians who did end up creating a sound platform of healing in the country. The stress on medical learning and the creation of a teaching and health treatment infrastructure in modern India is due to the continuous persuasion of discovering and developing healing systems. This has been continuously bolstered by the logical and forward approach of the dispensations and planners that ruled the country.  

India now boasts of a collective framework of learning institutions that teach modern medical disciplines as well as indigenous wellness systems. The wide spectrum of disease treatments is strikingly diverse and with the knowledge and training accumulated from institutions of higher learning, and a broad base of acclaimed surgeons, physicians, and managers with a vast array of abilities and experience are at the helm of disease treatment in the country. 

The cultural sobriety, reasoning, and logical approach to the economy have created business practices that are inherently economical with controlled expenditure and no extravagance. The Indian hospitals and clinics stick to international norms of ethics and a professional quality-driven approach that leads to one of the lowest costing disease treatments in the World.  The rational approach of avoiding outward extravagance and costly architectural designs helps in controlling the costs. The skilled surgeons and physicians along with highly cost-intensive equipment and tools are used to optimum levels in the hospitals and clinics to drive the cost below the waist. 

The three-tier approach to establishing medical infrastructure has rationalized the availability of ascending scale of treatments with the basics being delivered in the village-level clinics and dispensaries. Mid-level towns and cities provide higher treatment to the patients which does call for cheap local travel and higher spending. The top rung specialty hospitals and clinics in the country are units delivering a wide spectrum of advanced disease treatments which are available in the developed world.  But all this at an incredibly low cost with successful medical outcomes. 

This approach is creating a sound platform for medical tourism in India with a promising growth rate of 30 percent in the post-global scenario.  Already international patients from APAC, China, and Africa are knocking at the doorsteps of treatment centers in various Indian cities. But what is now a slow trickle from the developed world is going to swell to an impressive stream of visitors both for health treatments and tourism in the country. The country is home to diverse terrain that contains impressive panoramic grandeur for sightseeing, experiencing colorful friendly culture, and enchanting wildlife that includes global attractions like the tiger and the lion. 

It is now there in the open as the surge in international patients becomes apparent. The country is not new by any means to hosting diverse ethnicities, cultural and religious diversity, and people from the diverse rung of social and economical strata. India Shinning! 

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Uday writes for  Company in India.  He writes on medical tourism, advanced disease treatments, and health infrastructure in India.  As an experienced SEO and Content Writer he writes on diverse topics on various platforms. 

He was teaching digital marketing in Jabalpur in his free time. He can be contacted at:

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Taking Care of Your Heart

Your lifeline to good health and survival is your heart and blood circulatory system. The heart is the most powerful organ in your body and is tireless. It keeps on working day and night till death takes place. A person may die of heart failure, blockage, or many other diseases that afflict this organ. 

Most of the anomalies in the heart and blood circulatory system take place due to lifestyle factors. Bad food habits, lack of exercise, undue stress, smoking, alcohol, and high cholesterol are reasons for being afflicted by a diseased heart. Some anomalies in the circulatory system and heart can be congenital. 

The disorders in circulation and in this vital organ can be prevented. Whatever is good for health is good for the heart and blood circulation. Eating fresh fruits, boiled vegetables and white meats, fish and all things healthy keeps the heart strong and working well. Regular exercise is a must. The exercise preferred would be light aerobics, yoga, or long regulated walks in the fresh air. 

In most cases, the beginning of heart disease is indicated by high blood pressure. If this is checked and lifestyle changes are made the damage to the heart can be controlled. If not then many problems can occur some can be life-threatening. 

In circumstances like these, a heart specialist should be contacted and advice taken. There are many methods to control and treat heart disease. Initially, medication is advised in case of serious threat surgery is prescribed. There are many alternative treatments for heart diseases. One of the most popular is chelation therapy, artery clearance therapy, and 3-D cardio angiography. These are noninvasive treatments non surgical bypass is also very popular. Apart from being non-surgical, the cost of the treatment is affordable and less risky than heart surgery. 

3D cardio angiography is not at all risky. Traditional coronary angiography is invasive with a risk of reaction to the dye used and artery rupture can take place. Prevention is the best cure but if damage to the heart occurs, alternative non-surgical procedures are a good option.

Alternative medicines

Before the discovery of modern allopathic drugs and surgical procedures man had to rely on nature for cures and preventions. He relied on vegetation that grew around him for treatments. In the later period of man’s history allopathic drugs and modern surgery came into picture. 

Modern medicinal system proved very effective and cured diseases that natural herbs could not. The system proved best for prevention and treatment of much disease like TB which caused many deaths. The time came whence there was total reliance on modern systems. But as time went past the harmful effects or side effects of many drugs began to be known.

In order to counter the side effects of allopathic systems homeopathy was invented by Dr. Heinemann of Germany. Ayurvedic system of medicine was already being practiced in India but the rest of the World knew little about it.

In recent times the cost factor also came into consideration and the effort to discover alternative systems for prevention, treatment and cures intensified. As a result many alternative systems for disease treatment have come into picture. Some with intense research have been accepted by the society.  The benefits of others are being realized as time progresses.

Most notable has been the treatment of heart and blood vessel related diseases. Current procedures for treatment of cardiac diseases are costly, risky and invasive. Alternative heart disease treatments most popular are ACT, non invasive by pass and angio cardiography which again is safe and a non surgical procedure. 

Another good alternate resource is the chelation therapy which removes heavy metals from blood vessels which are the cause of deposits in the blood vessels.
   
Similarly many methods, procedures and drugs are being developed that have less side effects and are safer. In time to come suffering of human society will be reduced. Special thanks should be forwarded to those who are constantly researching – doctors, scientists and amateurs.  

Common heart disease

Human heart is one of the strongest group of muscles in the body. It is defined as myogenic muscular organ and is composed of cardiac muscles. Human heart is a four chambered heart with intricate network of blood vessels - veins and arteries. 

In order to sustain life the organ has to beat rhythmically throughout. Being the strongest organ on the body it does so. But sometimes it is affected by disease that reduce or stall its function and threaten life. Most of the disease among men and women are caused by improper life style or genetics. Sometimes the heart disease could be congenital prevalent since birth. 

High blood pressure is widespread among people of all age groups it can go undetected if regular check ups are not carried out. The malady arises out of constricted blood vessel due to accumulation of fat substances or hardening of vessels.      

Coronary heart disease occurs whence adequate supply of blood does not reach the heart due to constricted blood vessels. The can occur due to coronary artery disease where plaque is deposited in the inner linings of the arteries. Coronary heart disease can occur from some other causes as well. The disease leads to angina pain or heart attack. 

Cardiomyopathy causes deterioration of heart muscles or the myocardium. This is a serious condition and can lead to abnormal electric activity in the heart or sudden death.

Cardiovascular diseases are a large number of disease which affect the blood vessel system or the heart itself. This could happen due to associated causes like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Types of cardiovascular disease include:

Ischaemic heart disease

Atherosclerosis

There are many types of heart disease associated with valves, major vessels of the heart and inflammation. 

Though prevention is the best cure one should regularly visit a cardiac center for routine check up. There  are many affordable heart treatment centers that provide good health care in India and the World. One should visit such places for diagnosis and treatment if required.      

Through  proper health regimen heart disease prevention is a wise step. Heart disease like high blood pressure angina pain and coronary diseases can be treated successfully in diagnosed in time.   

The modern diagnostic methods are proving life savers by detecting anomalies early. The expert cardiologists play a vital role in treatment of the coronary and heart diseases. Timely treatment and good lifestyle can secure the lives of many people.   

Heart disease diagnosis using medical imaging

Medical imaging comprises of variety of technique used to scan and take images of various parts of human body. The purpose is clinical and diagnostic in nature. Medical imaging is by and large a part of biological imaging and is often used research and in studies besides diagnosis

Medical imagery incorporates various discipline of science like nuclear, radiology, photography endoscopy and microscopy. In clinics radiology is used most often by expert radiologists. Hence in broader sense imaging for purpose is a sub discipline of medical engineering and medicine. 

The primary benefits are safety, cost and better diagnostic. Medical imaging plays an important role in this method of treatment and diagnosis. It assists non surgical disease diagnosis and hence treatment.         

The developments in the field of imagery for clinical and medical purposes have changed the entire paradigm of disease management. With further development in health sciences non invasive cardiology is becoming popular. The techniques find extensive use in heart disease treatment especially for diagnosing blocked arteries and other heart blockages.

Though these techniques are mostly non invasive but do incorporate invasive technique where ever necessary. Angiography is one such example of fluoroscopy where catheter guidance is required. Though purely applicable to cardiology, neuroscience and psychology medical imaging finds application in industries and scientific research.

In case of cardiology these techniques are used in coronary angiography and 3 D angio-cardiography. While in case of angiography, diagnosis is an invasive technique, the latter is non invasive process. In case of 3 D angio-cardiography data acquisition is carried out using and machine. The next step is DSP or digital signal processing along with VAD or Vertical acceleration detector to record blood flow pattern during various stages of heart function or cardiac cycles. Thus various data accumulated by this method is used to determine blockages with application of cartography.

Diagnosing heart disease has become safer due to non interventional processes. This is useful in angina pain treatment by detecting blood flow in the heart muscles and blockages. Non surgical procedures in case of heart treatment are being looked into with great hope.

Alternative heart care in India

Heart by all means is a vital organ of the body without it efficient functioning we will not survive. For ages heart care was center of attention among humans. In modern society whence stress and strain are at peak among men and women heart care becomes more important.

Stressful lifestyle, stress and strain relate to many anomalies in our circulatory system as whole. the negative effect is most on the heart. Coronary artery blockage and high blood pressure are the most prevalent form of maladies that have struck people of all ages in all countries. 

Heart disease treatment is available in many forms. The most popular method is to treat the organ with medicines. In case of greater damage to the organ surgery and invasive diagnosis is required. The method is costly and fraught with risks. Hence heart patients have always been searching for cost effective procedures that offer relief and cure. 

Angiography is the most widespread procedure used for diagnosis of coronary artery blockages. But it is invasive and fraught with risks. The major risk is of dye rejection which can result in kidney damage. The alternative to angiography is 3D angiocardiography which is non invasive and affordable. It can be performed in short time in the coronary angiography clinics  or heart hospitals. The latest development is color 3D  angioangiography which is more effective. 

Another alternative treatment is ACT or artery clearance therapy.  Using an infusion of chemicals or medicines. This procedure is effective in clearing the blood vessels by disintegrating toxic metals in the blood stream. Hence the main cause of blockage is effectively removed.       

Chelation therapy is used to relieve angina pain. This is non surgical painless way to restore blood supply to muscles of the heart. the procedure involves use of EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra-Acetic Acid) as infusion. This is introduced in the body by drips. This is effective in removing heavy metals that cause blockages in the circulatory system and the heart as well.            

This are the alternative and safe methods to treat coronary artery disease in humans. More research is being done in order to find non surgical treatments for heart diseases.