Methods in MolecularBiology 1230    SantiM.Spampinato Editor Opioid Receptors Methods and Protocols                           METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Series Editor John M. Walker School of Life Sciences University […]

 The Cannabinoid Receptors THE RECEPTORS KIM A. NEVE, SERIES EDITOR The Cannabinoid Receptors, EDITED BY Patricia H. Reggio, 2009 The Glutamate Receptors, EDITED BY Robert W. Gereau, IV, and Geoffrey T. Swanson, 2008 The Chemokine Receptors, EDITED BY Jeffrey K. Harrison, 2007 TheGABAReceptors,ThirdEdition,EDITEDBYS.J.EnnaandHannsMo ̈hler, 2007 The Serotonin Receptors: From Molecular Pharmacology to Human Therapeutics, […]

The Receptors Series Editor: Giuseppe di Giovanni For further volumes: http://www.springer.com/series/7668 Mary E. Abood Roger G. Sorensen Nephi Stella Editors endoCANNABINOIDS Actions at Non-CB1/CB2 Cannabinoid Receptors   Editors Mary E. Abood Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA, USA Roger G. Sorensen Division of Basic Neuroscience and Behavioral […]

 [New 2015] SCOPING QUESTION: In people with alcohol dependence post-detoxification, is baclofen effective for relapse prevention management of alcohol dependence? BACKGROUND Medications registered for the management of alcohol dependence include acamprosate, naltrexone and disulfiram; however, these medications are often not available in many settings and are also not effective for all patients. Baclofen is […]

Mice colonized with an altered gut bacterium had less fat accumulation in the liver (right) than mice with a normal gut bacterium (left). Image: Devlin lab Researchers studying the human microbiome—the bacteria that live in our bodies—face a chicken-and-egg problem. Say they collect data from a group of healthy subjects and a group of diseased […]

In this entry we present the latest estimates of mental health disorder prevalence, disease burden rates, and mortality impacts across a number of disorders. We address substance use disorders (alcohol and drug use disorders) in separate entries on Substance Use and Alcohol Consumption. — Read on ourworldindata.org/mental-health

When India opened her doors for foreign investment in the post-1991 liberalization era, businessmen of all hues sensed opportunity. Among them, were those who identified healthcare as a space where India had lagged behind for decades – but was now ready to catch up. At the time, barring Government facilities with certified doctors and good […]

WHEN AMANDA WANKLIN and Michael Biggs fell in love, they “didn’t give a toss” about the challenges they might face as a biracial couple, Amanda says. “What was more important was what we wanted together.” They settled down in Birmingham, England, eager to start a family. On July 3, 2006, Amanda gave birth to fraternal […]

by Bindu Krishnan I bought the book “The Missionary Position – Mother Teresa in theory and practice” by Christopher Hitchens almost two months back but kept putting off reading it. I knew that it would disturb me and well, it did. By the time Mother Teresa was made into a saint, my adulation had run […]

Irvin Schonfeld, PhD, MPH July 03, 2018 In a recent commentary on Medscape (“Is Burnout a Form of Depression?”), Michael R. Privitera, MD, MS, cited a review article on which I served as one of the coauthors.[1] This review, the conclusions of which Dr Privitera disputes, finds that there is substantial overlap in what some writers call […]

Biomedical waste is a misnomer and thrust on medical professionals to harass them and extract money illegally. Take a scenario  a pt with open tuberculosis with diabetic foot admitted in a hospital, pt foot ambutated and marked as biomedical waste and all precautions are required to disposed in a dedicated team in a dedicated incinerator. […]

LEGAL COLUMN Medicolegal Tip 1 : Do not issue false medical certificate. Enter the identities of the individual if Certificates in issued. Keep a copy of all the certificates issued by you. – IMA TAMILNADU Medicolegal Tip 2 : Never issue death certificate if you have not treated the patient or witnessed at the time […]

* Sections in IPC in defence of Medical Practice to avoid Criminal Litigation *Section 80* – Accident in doing a lawful act Nothing is an offense, which is done by accident or misfortune and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and […]

*LONELINESS* Profound loneliness ~ You can be surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, but in reality, you are quite alone. If your family does not consist of doctors, they hardly understand the difficulties that you go through. They sympathize with you, yet are unable to grasp the reality of your training and career. Why you […]

As a medical doctor who has been in practice for more than 45 years and as part of honouring ‘Doctors’ Day’, it gives me great pleasure to pen a few thoughts and offer some advice to my younger colleagues in the profession who are starting their career. The medical profession is one of the noblest […]

Sharpening your memory and boosting your creativity are just the start Jun 19, 2018 When most people consider adding running to their routines, it’s for the physical benefits, which makes sense: Running can improve your cardiovascular fitness and bone health, and add years to your life. Additionally, it will help you torch calories like no other […]

You may have heard of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But have you heard of Type 3 Diabetes? In fact, more than 50% of you are already suffering from it for years, and perhaps have noticed some of its symptoms, but you thought they were a part of normal ageing process. Soon, though, those symptoms can become […]

India produces 67000 MBBS every year, 20000 Foreign Medical Graduates come to India every year. Even if only 16% clear the Foreign Medical Graduates exam that still makes the number of qualified and licensed MBBS doctors produced yearly at 70200. Government which is the largest employer has 1750 vacancies every year for MBBS to work […]

मित्रों नमस्कार, आज २३ जून को डा श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी का बलिदान दिवस है।आज यदि जम्मू और कश्मीर राज्य में जाने का परमिट नहीं लेना पड़ता है और जम्मू कश्मीर राज्य में प्रधानमंत्री की जगह मुख्यमंत्री का पद है तथा सदरे रियासत की जगह राज्यपाल का पद है तो यह डा श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी के […]

The Little Story Pawan gupta Having spent almost 37 years in treating Kidney stones, first 6 years performing open stone surgery, next 10 years practicing PCNL, URS & ESWL & now for over almost two decades treating Kidney stones by RIRS & URS only, I have never been so comfortable as today. RIRS has become […]

sday, June 20, 2018 एक डॉक्‍टर का सुसाइड नोट जो निजीकरण के दीवानों को हिलाकर रख देगा बशर्ते कि उनका ज़मीर जिन्‍दा हो एक डॉक्‍टर का सुसाइड नोट जो निजीकरण के दीवानों को हिलाकर रख देगा बशर्ते कि उनका ज़मीर जिन्‍दा हो  भारत का मध्यम वर्ग हर चीज का निजीकरण चाहता है। वह चाहता है […]

Gout:Treatment-Facts and science -Dr. Rohini Handa Part 2 M3 India Newsdesk Jun 20, 2018 Here is Part 2 from the series where eminent rheumatologist Dr Rohini Handa  throws light on the treatment of Gout. In this 2 part series, Dr. Rohini Handa, a noted Rheumatologist takes us on an interesting journey of ‘Gout- the oldest type […]

News Journal Survey2 Quiz Nav section News section Gout: Integrating facts and science by Dr. Rohini Handa- Part 1 M3 India Newsdesk Jun 19, 2018 Dr. Rohini Handa, a noted Rheumatologist from Delhi with rich experience in his field, explains in detail about the clinical presentation of gout and the interesting myths, facts, and science […]

© Dr. Rajas Deshpande You reach the top of academic pyramid after a tooth-and-nail competition and the worst mental, emotional and physical hardwork. You learn humanity and humility in the broadest perspective. No one else can understand the worth of your work. Then you are told this is your lifelong cross. Your “Obsession and Compulsion” […]

By Detcare Posted On June 13, 2018 Detcare The small nursing homes/clinic in your neighborhood, the friendly places which are the first point of contact in any emergency are working under a lot of constraints, thanks to the government policies and to the changing doctor-patient relationship. One of the main reasons for this is the competition put […]

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the most clinically and emotionally challenging departments in any hospital. Children are not small adults, instead, they are individuals with their own set of physiological, anatomical and clinical needs distinct from any other patient group. One of the most striking differences between the neonatal population and […]