Dialysis may be used for those with an acute disturbance in kidney function (acute kidney injury, previously acute renal failure), or progressive but chronically worsening kidney function–a state known as chronic kidney disease stage 5 (previously chronic renal failure or end-stage renal disease). The latter form may develop over months or years, but in contrast to acute kidney injury is not usually reversible, and dialysis is regarded as a "holding measure" until a renal transplant can be performed, or sometimes as the only supportive measure in those for whom a transplant would be inappropriate.

In the Eye Care Clinic, optometrists perform routine eye exams, dispense contact lenses and detect eye disease. These doctors of optometry specialize in examination, diagnosis and treatment of impairment and disease of the visual system. Treatment may include prescription of medicine, glasses, contact lenses, other optical aids or vision therapy.

The Optical Shop maintains a large and complete selection of frames. In addition, a complete line of sunglasses, reading glasses, sports, recreational and protective eyewear is available at competitive prices.

Teeth whitening Brighten your smile with teeth whitening treatments from Bupa Smoking, and drinking tea, coffee and alcohol - in addition to having tooth decay, tartar and fillings - are only a few reasons teeth lose their lustre over time. However, our SJMRS Dental centre`s in Chennai offer teeth whitening treatments to help whiten your teeth.

Dental Hygiene Maintaining your dental hygiene is the key to keeping teeth white. Our dental services include dental hygiene sessions, where a hygienist will thoroughly scale your teeth to remove plaque and tartar, and then carry out a deep clean and polish to remove stains from your teeth.

Every woman, throughout her life, will have many questions about how to best manage her health. Each stage in a woman's life brings with it specific issues, including decisions about routine care, birth control, fertility, pregnancy and menopause. Women need to feel as if they have a trusted advocate and partner to help them navigate the often confusing messages that abound about women's health.

A high-risk pregnancy might pose challenges before, during or after delivery. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, you and your baby might need special monitoring or care throughout your pregnancy. Understand what causes a high-risk pregnancy, and what you can do to take care of yourself and your baby.

As a difference to medical or surgical specialized doctors they intend to practice a holistic approach that takes into consideration the biological, psychological and social environment in which patients live. Their duties are not confined to specific organs of the body, and they have particular skills in treating people with multiple health issues.

They are trained to treat patients of any age and sex to levels of complexity that are defined by each country. In some healthcare systems GPs work in primary care healthcare centers where they play a central role in the healthcare team. Nevertheless, in some models of care GPs work as single-handed practitioners.

The Family Welfare Programme in India is recognised as a priority area, and is being implemented as a 100% Centrally sponsored programme.Family Planning is in the Concurrent list. The approach under the programme during the First and Second Five Year Plans was mainly "Clinical" under which facilities for provision of services were created.

The clinical approach adopted in the first two plans was replaced by "Extension and Education Approach" which envisaged expansion of services facilities along with spread of message of small family norms.

The Birth Centre cares for healthy 'low risk' women who anticipate a normal pregnancy and birth. The Birth Centre is unable to accept women who have had a previous caesarean section or have a BMI 35 or over. BMI is required to remain below 35 throughout pregnancy to remain eligible. Women who are either public patients or who have private health insurance are able to attend. Public patients are covered by Medicare.

Carry out or arrange to carry out a national cervical cancer screening service for the early diagnosis and primary treatment of cervical cancer in women and Advise on the benefits of carrying out other cancer screening programmes where a population health benefit can be demonstrated; Advise the Minister, from time to time, on health technologies, including vaccines, relating to the prevention of cervical cancer; and Implement special measures to promote participation in its Programmes by disadvantaged people.

Children of all ages receive heartfelt, expert pediatric care. Our doctors work side-by-side with physicians from DMMH Pediatrics department to provide care in more than 25 pediatric specialty areas, including cardiac, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, autism, GI and more. Together with our Pediatric Emergency Department, inpatient units and outpatient clinics, we care for thousands of children each year.