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Kejriwal’s personality
What about Kejriwal’s personality? I am using Enneagram, one of the theories used to understand human beings and their leadership styles. Based on secondary research, watching his interviews and analysing his overall public persona, Kejriwal would be a Type 6 according to Enneagram personality type. This is in no way putting him inside a box […]
Revealing the True Intent and Spirit of the Bhagavad Gita in its Historical Context
Revealing the True Intent and Spirit of the Bhagavad Gita in its Historical Context Author: Dharma Kāmatā (Dr. K.P.S. Kamath). Pages: 480 (color-coded), Price Rs. 595 To get your printed copy in India send check or money order for Rs. 655 (Rs. 595+60 for postage) made to: K.R. Kamath, ‘Nisarg’ 6th Main Rd, Laxmindra Nagar, P.O Kunjibettu, Udupi, 576102, […]
landmark judgement
“It is a treatable, manageable disease, on par with hypertension and diabetes” Temporary ill-health including schizophrenia, a mental illness, which is curable, cannot be a ground for divorce under Section 13 (1) (iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, the Supreme Court has held. A Bench of Justices G.S. Singhvi and V. Gopala Gowda, quoting Vedic […]
Reducing the dose of epilepsy medication guards against birth DEFECTS
Reducing the dose of epilepsy medication guards against birth DEFECTS If pregnant women take epilepsy medications with valproic acid, the danger of birth defects such as spina bifida or hypospadias is greatly increased. Australian researchers have now discovered that this risk can be significantly lowered by reducing the dose, reports “Neurology”. The scientists from the […]
depression
Importance Depression has been identified as a risk factor for dementia among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus but the cognitive domains and patient groups most affected have not been identified. Objective To determine whether comorbid depression in patients with type 2 diabetes accelerates cognitive decline. Design A 40-month cohort study of participants in the […]
stroke
If mild or moderate strokes are treated within 90 minutes, the probability of permanent disability would be greatly reduced. This is shown in an international study under the leadership of Finnish researchers at the University of Helsinki. The results were printed in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) journal “Stroke”. The study showed that if people […]
A close relationship between grandparents and grandchildren reduces symptoms of depression
A close relationship between grandparents and grandchildren reduces symptoms of depression in both well into grandchildren’s adulthood, according to a US study presented at the 108th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association. The researchers at Boston College used data from the Longitudinal Study of Generations, a survey of 3- and 4-generation US families with […]
suicide deaths in the military
Importance Beginning in 2005, the incidence of suicide deaths in the US military began to sharply increase. Unique stressors, such as combat deployments, have been assumed to underlie the increasing incidence. Previous military suicide studies, however, have relied on case series and cross-sectional investigations and have not linked data during service with postservice periods. Objective […]
Polypharmacy: How widespread is the practice?
Monday, August 12, 2013 by Vidhi Rathee New Delhi: Monika, a migraine patient, felt as if a thick fog has descended on her brain, as once again she felt heavy and drowsy while reading the prescription letter to take another dose of afternoon pills. She feels lethargic and inactive to perform her daily household tasks, […]
No Alzheimer drug works as well as exercise
Exercise could be the best medicine against Alzheimer’s. A study of persons with slight cognitive impairments found that brain functions had improved following a 12-week, moderate training program. The results were published in the “Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease”. Researchers at the University of Maryland divided the study participants (60 to 88 years old) into two […]
health benefits of religious practice,
AS evidence accumulates about the many health benefits of religious practice, prayer is looking better and better. Some atheists have even gone public with their own prayer-for-health’s-sake practice. Enlarge This Image T. M. Luhrmann ROOM FOR DEBATE Should Atheists Pray? What’s the point of prayer? Is it just for believers, or would praying be a […]
Most doctors in urban India are not MBBS:
MUMBAI: In a shocking representation of the lack of essential healthcare, the largest chunk of doctors in the country do not hold the MBBS degree (bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery) — a basic prerequisite to practice modern medicine (allopathy). Instead, they have degrees of alternative medicine like ayurveda or homeopathy, but they may still […]
sunshine act
Toolkit for Physician Financial Transparency Reports (Sunshine Act) The Physician Payments Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act) requires manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in U.S. federal health care programs to report certain payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals. Toolkit for Sunshine ActManufacturers are required to collect and track […]
music in pediatrics
Importance Many medical procedures aimed at helping children cause them pain and distress, which can have long-lasting negative effects. Music is a form of distraction that may alleviate some of the pain and distress experienced by children while undergoing medical procedures. Objective To compare music with standard care to manage pain and distress. Design, Setting, […]
herpes zoster
The incidence of herpes zoster increases with age. Management includes antiviral therapy (recommended in persons with or at increased risk for complications, immunocompromised persons, those ≥50 years of age, and those with severe pain or severe rash) and pain medications. The newest article in our Clinical Practice series comes from Dr. Jeffrey Cohen of the […]
the Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998.
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, 20th July, 1998 S.O. 630 (E).-Whereas a notification in exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) was published in the Gazette vide S.O. 746 (E) dated 16 October, 1997 inviting objections from the public […]
THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND FULL PARTICIPATION) ACT, 1995
PWD ACT, 1995 THE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND FULL PARTICIPATION) ACT, 1995 PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 1 OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GAZETTE OF INDIA New Delhi, the 1st January, 1996/Pausa 11, 1917 (Saka) The following Act of Parliament […]
cea
Clinical Establishments Registration & Regulation Act and Treatment of Emergency Cases Sunday, June 30, 2013 Dr S K Joshi The application of Clinical Establishments Registration and Regulation Act, 2010 (CEA-2010) in many states, has caused a lot of confusion as well as resentment among doctors for various reasons. In addition to the resistance to compulsory […]
Do therapists have to report a crime?
Posted on July 10, 2012 1 Vote Morning Question #10 Do counselors report crimes? General answer is NO! The more you can talk to a therapist about the more likely you will be helped to change your behavior. Therapists have a legal and ethical duty to NOT repeat what you say. Any exceptions to that […]
BPD
People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) differ so much there might be more than one type of BPD or that we may be placing several different mental illnesses together under one label. Gunderson in his book Borderline Personality Disorderdescribes three levels of functioning in people with BPD. Hotchkiss appears to enlarge this idea into three types of borderlines. […]
caste system in india-genetic basis
A 2001 genetic study, led by Michael Bamshad of University of Utah, found that the genetic affinity of Indians to Europeans is proportionate to caste rank, the upper castes being most similar to Europeans, whereas lower castes are more like Asians. The researchers believe that the Indo-European speakers entered India from the Northwest, admixing with […]
tinnitus
Tinnitus is a noise that you hear in one or both of your ears or in your head. It is a symptom, not a disease. Those who have it describe it as a ringing, buzzing, humming, heartbeat, or chirping noise. What is the cause? Tinnitus can be caused by damage, blockage, or an irritation of […]
New mental health bill bans electric shocks, gives right to treatment
New mental health bill bans electric shocks, gives right to treatment Sunday, June 16, 2013 New Delhi: The right of mentally-ill patients to decide their mode of treatment, decriminalising suicide for them and a ban on electric shock treatment without anaesthesia are some of the progressive provisions of the new mental health bill proposed by […]
A Hindu temple in South India combines psychiatry and religion to treat people with mental ailments.
A Hindu temple in South India combines psychiatry and religion to treat people with mental ailments. by Lesley Branagan In 2001, a fire occurred at Erwadi dargah in south India, a highly popular Sufi Muslim shrine with reputed miraculous powers to heal people with mental ailments. The fire killed 25 people who had been chained […]
MENTAL HEALTH ACT 1987
THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT, 1987 (No. 14 of 1987)1 [22nd May, 1987] An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the treatment and care of mentally ill persons, to make better provision with respect to their properly and affairs and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS OF […]
lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability or insufficient ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells lining the small intestine. Lactase breaks down lactose into two simpler forms of sugar called glucose and galactose, which […]
A hydrogen breath test
A hydrogen breath test (or HBT) is used as a clinical medical diagnosis for people with irritable bowel syndrome, and common food intolerances. The test is simple, non-invasive, and is performed after a short period of fasting (typically 8–12 hours). Even though the test is normally known as a “Hydrogen Breath Test” some physicians may […]
Fructose malabsorption
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fructose malabsorption Classification and external resources Fructose ICD-10 E74.3 ICD-9 271 OMIM 138230 Fructose malabsorption, formerly named “dietary fructose intolerance,” is a digestive disorder[1] in which absorption of fructose is impaired by deficient fructose carriers in the small intestine’s enterocytes. This results in an increased concentration of fructose in the […]
Sucrose intolerance
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sucrose intolerance Classification and external resources Sucrose ICD-10 E74.3 ICD-9 271.3 OMIM 222900 DiseasesDB 29844 This article may be too technical for most readers to understand. Please help improve this article to make it understandable to non-experts, without removing the technical details. The talk page may contain suggestions. (November 2012) […]
suicidal patient.what to do
A health care practitioner who foresees the likelihood of suicide in a patient is, in most jurisdictions, required to inform an empowered agency to intervene. Failure to do so can result in criminal and civil actions. Such patients should not be left alone until they are in a secure environment. They should be transported to […]
the bond between medical students and their cadavers
A letter from a medical student at the end of her gross anatomy course. Dearest Walter, The time we’ve spent together over the past few months has been wonderful, but I’m afraid it must come to an end. We knew this day would come. I must move on with my life, and you must move […]
1.) Resistant hypertension
At the annual ASH meeting, 2 difficult therapeutic scenarios in hypertension were updated. The treatment of resistant hypertensives and the management of ACEI/ARB-induced hyperkalemia were reviewed. Important innovations are summarized here: 1.) Resistant hypertension (a blood pressure not at target despite a 3 drug regimen that includes a diuretic) is on the rise. From 1988 […]
psychiatry as a subject in mbbs
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Medical Council of India (MCI) now plans to include a question paper on psychiatry for all MBBS students, said vice-chancellor of NTR University of Health Sciences I V Rao at the annual conference of the Indian Association of Private Psychiatrists, (Andhra Pradesh chapter) held in the city for the first time. “At present […]
Hypothyroidism manifesting as ischemic heart disease in elderly without significant coronary atherosclerosis
ECE 2013: Hypothyroidism manifesting as ischemic heart disease in elderly without significant coronary atherosclerosis RSi CommunicationsApr 30, 20130 view No rating as presented at the 15th European Congress of Endocrinology Researchers at the Tyumen Cardiology Center, Tyumen, Russia, and Italian colleagues, designed a study to determine predictors of significant coronary atherosclerosis (SCA) absence in elderly […]
when animal grieve
An elephant at the Emmen, Netherlands, zoo stands at the edge of a ditch in 2009, a day after another elephant fell into the ditch and died. Olaf Kraak/AFP/Getty Images Eleanor was the matriarch of an elephant family called the First Ladies. One day, elephant researchers in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve saw that Eleanor was […]
Harmful Drinking Practices
Besides the harmfulness of certain beverages themselves, the way in which they are consumed is also detrimental to health and well-being. Drinking with meals, drinking hot and cold beverages, and using drinks as substitutes for good nutrition are harmful drinking practices that should be avoided. 3.1 Drinking With Meals Drinking while eating is such a […]
Overprotective Parents Can Make a Kid a Target of Bullies
By Charlene Laino, Senior Writer, Gupta Guide Published: April 25, 2013 Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, Nurse Planner Take Posttest Action Points This is a systematic review of the published literature investigating associations between parenting behavior and […]
indian medicine
Ayurveda From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alternative medical systems Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Krishna[1] and the Lord of Ayurveda worshiped at an ayurveda expo, Bangalore. Acupuncture · Chiropractic medicine · Massage Therapy · Naturopathic medicine · Osteopathy · Traditional medicine Chinese · Mongolian · Tibetan · Unani · Siddha · Ayurveda NCCAM classifications Whole medical […]
chinese medicine
Western medicine researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on the development of drugs from traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. This is frequently achieved by identifying the active ingredients and their pharmacological actions. Yet the scientific evaluation of such herbs sometimes fails to replicate their clinical efficacy. How can this be explained and how can Chinese medicine […]
gp
The many dilemmas of a GP General practitioners or family physicians are in a soup and may soon become an extinct species. 1. The GPs are surrounded by quacks. Instead of quacks competing with them, they end up competing with quacks. 2. There is no structural education program for GPs after they pass MBBS. They […]
Hard Sell: Questions Raised About Pharma Sales Tactics
Hard Sell: Questions Raised About Pharma Sales Tactics By Charlene Laino, Senior Writer, Gupta Guide Published: April 12, 2013 Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco Take Posttest Action Points Pharmaceutical sales reps rarely mention serious adverse events and other common side effects about medications they are […]
jokes in psychiatry
A guy goes in to see a psychologist. He says, “It seems I can’t make any friends. Can you help me, you fat slob?” Neurotics build castles in the sky. Psychotics live in them. Psychiatrists collect the rent. A psychotic thinks that two and two are five. A neurotic knows two and two are four […]
India has made healthcare services accessible, affordable: Azad
India has made healthcare services accessible, affordable: Azad Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Shillong: India has made healthcare services more accessible, affordable and equitable, especially for those living in the remotest parts of the country, the union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here on Tuesday. “We are dealing with a complex health environment, persistent communicable […]
does independent private practice has a future?
Blog | March 26, 2013 | ACO, Employment, Healthcare Careers By Bob Keaveney Is anyone willing to believe that independent medical practice isn’t absolutely destined for the trash bin of history? Is it possible that there remains (and will remain) a role for practices that are not wholly owned subsidiaries of the Acme Hospital Corporation […]
secret of happy marriage
Nobody can explain the secret to a happy marriage, says Adam Gopnik, but it doesn’t stop people trying. Anyone who tells you their rules for a happy marriage doesn’t have one. There’s a truth universally acknowledged, or one that ought to be anyway. Just as the people who write books about good sex are […]
Physicians Fight to Keep Psychologists From Prescribing Illinois Bill Is the Latest to Seek Psychologist Prescribing Rights
Nancy A. Melville Alcohol and Substance Abuse Evaluation Primary Insomnia Legislation allowing psychologists in Illinois to prescribe psychotropic medications has been approved by the state’s Senate committee amid strong opposition from psychiatrists and other physicians. But judging from the fate of many similar bills around the country — including 14 previous efforts in Illinois alone […]
Standard EEG and the difficult-to-assess mental status
Standard EEG and the difficult-to-assess mental status Kanwaldeep Sidhu, S. MD Fourth-Year Resident, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA Richard Balon, MD Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA Victor Ajluni, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School […]
deemagclinic
deemag and chest clinic 