Monthly Archives: July 2023

WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children – 9th List (2023) Explanatory notes

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Biological correlates of the neuropsychiatricsymptoms in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Mannekote Thippaiah et al.Egypt J Neurol Psychiatry Neurosurg (2023) 59:101 https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-023-00705-8REVIEWThe Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and NeurosurgeryOpen AccessBiological correlates of the neuropsychiatricsymptoms in SARS-CoV-2 infection: an updatedreviewSrinagesh Mannekote Thippaiah1,2,3* , Shabbir Amanullah4,5, Zi Huai Huang6, Edward Goldschmidt7 and Basant Pradhan7,8AbstractCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) appeared […]

Newborn jaundice

Ayurveda, new-born jaundice and sunshine: How a simple ancient midwifery practice saved hundreds of 1000s of babies worldwide. Stay with me, its a long post, but it’s a joyride. It is a common advice most of us, as new parents would have received.‘You baby has high jaundice and needs light therapy to get the bilirubin […]

“#मणिपुर_समस्या: एक इतिहास”

वो लोग जो मणिपुर का रास्ता नहीं जानते। पूर्वोत्तर के राज्यों की राजधानी शायद जानते हो लेकिन कोई दूसरे शहर का नाम तक नहीं बता सकते उनके ज्ञान वर्धन के लिए बता दूं “#मणिपुर_समस्या: एक इतिहास” जब अंग्रेज भारत आए तो उन्होंने #पूर्वोत्तर की ओर भी कदम बढ़ाए जहाँ उनको चाय के साथ तेल मिला। […]

What goes on inside a dying brain

I am a Hepatologist. Arguably, I care for the sickest group of patients in medical practice – end stage liver disease. I see death almost every day in my ICU. Some are natural deaths, leading to multiple organ failure triggered by a failing liver. Some are decided. The family decided to pull the plug. They […]

Dr. Subhash Munje

Dr. Subhash Munje, renowned surgeon and stanch humanitarian, firmly believed in sharing his life stories to the tee. Insight or indecision, accomplishment or astonishment, delight or disappointment; he was keen to lay open his mixed bag of experiences for public dissection. A film on his life will go a long way in restoring the credibility […]

डॉ. वाडा ने 60 साल के लोगों के “भाग्यशाली व्यक्ति” बनने के रहस्य को “36 वाक्यों”

बुजुर्ग नहीं भाग्यशाली लोग वे भाग्यशाली लोग हैं जो 60 पार कर गये। एक जापानी पुस्तक के अनुसार जापान में, डॉ वाडा 60 साल से अधिक उम्र के लोगों को, ‘बुजुर्ग’ कहने के बजाय, ‘भाग्यशाली लोग’ कहने की वकालत करते हैं। डॉ. वाडा ने 60 साल के लोगों के “भाग्यशाली व्यक्ति” बनने के रहस्य को […]

Lessons from the longest study on happiness

Lessons from the longest study on happinessPublish date: July 17, 2023By Mauricio Wajngarten, MDWe are all searching for happiness. But how do we achieve it? What are its greatest determinants? The Harvard Study of Adult Development may be the most comprehensive study ever conducted, as it followed its participants for their entire adult lives. The […]

Vitamin D toxicity leads to acute renal failure in 23-year-old male: Case report

USA: Vitamin toxicity is an increasingly frequent clinical diagnosis that can be difficult to recognize initially, given the easy availability of many over-the-counter supplements.A recent case study… — Read on medicaldialogues.in/amp/nephrology/cases/vitamin-d-toxicity-leads-to-acute-renal-failure-in-a-23-year-old-male-case-report-114093

The Drama and The Tragedy of Indian Healthcare

[7/16, 8:43 AM] Wg Cdr Shiva: The Drama and The Tragedy of Indian Healthcare (C) Dr. Sachin LandgeTranslation:Dr. Rajas Deshpande “One doesn’t need to be a doctor to start a hospital, just as one can start a hotel without knowing how to cook”. Big businessmen and corporates who must invest their money in profitable ventures […]

10 Funny Healthcare Doctor Stories (For your Laughing Pleasure)

From time to time I like to post funny stories that I find around the web that relate to our crazy jobs in the healthcare industry. See more at referralMD — Read on getreferralmd.com/2013/09/10-funny-healthcare-stories-memes-laughing-pleasure/

Doctors Are Sharing Their Stupidest And Funniest Patient Stories, And It’s Hilarious |

The some of the medical stories below, told by both the doctors and the patients, are so silly, it’s hard to believe they’ve actually happened, while the others will help you realize how grateful you should be for your parents and teachers, who actually took time to inform you about how your body works. Thanks to […]

The IVF Specialist’s Blog for IVF patients: Another very funny post by Dr Kishore Shah !.

The IVF Specialist’s Blog for IVF patients Helping IVF patients understand IVF treatment ! Thursday, January 24, 2013 Another very funny post by Dr Kishore Shah ! KAUN BANEGA MEDICAL CROREPATI The psychedelic blue whirling lights moved around as the winner of ‘Fastest finger first’ was announced in the deep baritone of Amitabhhchan. Midst the […]

Top Medical Blogs | SGU Medical Blog

When it comes to working in healthcare, there’s always more to know. Keep this list of top medical blogs handy and the answers to your medical questions should be just a few clicks away. — Read on http://www.sgu.edu/blog/medical/top-medical-blogs/

🩺”Ringer Lactate Solution”.

🥼 Doctor You May Know 48 🩺“Ringer Lactate Solution”.In the world of medical discoveries, Sydney Ringer is a remarkable figure whose findings have revolutionized medicine. His groundbreaking discovery, known as Ringer Lactate Solution, has left an incredible mark in medical history..Sydney Ringer began his journey as a professor of physiology at University College London in […]

Dr Kishore Shah

Dr Kishore Shah Dr Kishore Shah entered the portals of Sevagram when MGIMS was just a fledgling college way back in 1974. Hailing from Pune, he was heading for a career in the movies, but suddenly after acting in two films, he changed his mind and switched to Medicine. Nevertheless, he did manage to do […]

The Drama and The Tragedy of Indian Healthcare

The Drama and The Tragedy of Indian Healthcare (C) Dr. Sachin LandgeTranslation:Dr. Rajas Deshpande “One doesn’t need to be a doctor to start a hospital, just as one can start a hotel without knowing how to cook”. Big businessmen and corporates who must invest their money in profitable ventures knew this very well. Up came […]

Gaana Gaaneka

Dr. Kishore Shah is a renowned Gynecologist practicing in Pune. He is a prolific writer. Humor is his forte. The following article is in his own words about the “MI” (myocardial infarction-heart attack) he had suffered few days back. It is ” simply ” mind blowing. ” I suffered a heart attack about 5 days […]

Babchi or Bakuchi

Please listen. When it comes to chronic disorders, you have to follow the scientific method of diagnosis and treatment. It is the safest, most effective and best option you have currently. Alternative medicine practitioners will trick you into the treatment of “root cause” and “holistic manner” and such feel good terms when alternative medicine practice […]

Current Evidence Concerning Effects of Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver – PMC

Current Evidence Concerning Effects of Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver – PMC — Read on http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9396320/

How Much Is a Life Worth?

In A Few WordsHow Much Is a Life Worth?“How much is a human life worth?” That was Professor Kenneth Feinberg’s main concern when he was appointed by George W. Bush as the Special Master for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Did society have an obligation topay victims’ families?I wonder about posing a similar question […]

The Brain Technology for Neurology That Will Benefit From AI

The Brain Technology Treating Neurological Disorders That Will Benefit From AI Gabriel A. Silva Contributor I write about neuroscience and its intersection with technology. Jul 5, 2023,08:17pm EDT Grenoble University Hospital MRI of A 30 year old [+] UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP VIA GETTY IMAGES Deep brain stimulation is a surgically implantable medical device that selectively […]

The Brain Technology for Neurology That Will Benefit From AI

Deep brain stimulation meets machine learning and AI in order to deliver better functional outcomes and quality of life for patients. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/gabrielasilva/2023/07/05/the-brain-technology-treating-neurological-disorders-that-will-benefit-from-ai/amp/

exit examination

INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (HQs.) (Registered under the Societies Act XXI of 1860) Mutually Affiliated with the British & Nepal Medical Associations I.M.A. House, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi-110 002 Telephones: +91-11-2337 0009 (10 lines), 23378680 / +91-9999116375, 9999116376, Fax: +91-11-23379470 Website: http://www.ima-india.org ; Email: np@ima-india.org | hsg@ima-india.org National President Dr. Sharad Kr. Agarwal +91-9717111942 shareshmadr8@gmail.com Imm. […]

Fetishes in Ophthalmology

Couldn’t help sharing this piece by an ophthalmologist in Maharashtra. So familiar.. Fetishes in Ophthalmology-written by Dr. Pranav Kodial, Dahanu As ophthalmologists, we sometimes face challenging cases. Often, the accompanying relative being more challenging than the patient himself. One day, the door of my consultation room opened, and the fragrance of an expensive perfume entered, […]

What we know about MIS-A. ?

What we know about MIS-A? Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) is a rare but severe condition initially recognized in children and adolescents (MIS-C) infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Like in children, adults who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 can develop MIS (MIS-A) days to weeks after getting sick with COVID-19. MIS-A is a […]

Long COVID ‘Brain Fog’ Confounds Doctors, but New Research Offers Hope

“I just can’t think anymore,” she said. “It makes you realize that you’re nothing without your brain. Sometimes I feel like a shell of my former self.” — Read on http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/993981

How Muslim invaders and British rulers killed over 300 million people in India — still no memorial for Hindu holocaust

It’s unsettling to see Hindus being largely silent or indifferent about the horrors being unleashed on them for centuries. One wonders why there’s no memorial for the Hindu holocaust of the last 1,000 years — Read on http://www.firstpost.com/opinion/how-muslim-invaders-and-british-rulers-killed-over-300-million-people-in-india-still-no-memorial-for-hindu-holocaust-11831111.html/amp

low incidence of cancer in elephants

For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the low incidence of cancer in elephants, pointing out if this holds any learnings for humanity’s fight against it. — Read on m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/wion+news-epaper-wionnew/elephants+testicles+may+hold+key+to+fight+cancer+infertility+in+humans-newsid-n514448578