Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease with Dr M. Jayasree Hina Zahid20 Sept 2019 7:03 PM ISTAlzheimer's disease is the most common and important degenerative disease of the brain which has an immense social impact. It is most common in people...
The ban on e-cigarettes – a welcome step, Dr HS Bedi Hina Zahid20 Sept 2019 7:02 PM ISTI was introduced to the real-world harm by e-cigarettes when young Master Vijay (name changed) – a student of Class 9 in the Tricity - landed up in my...
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and its impact- Dr Siddharth M. Shah Deepanjana Sarkar12 Sept 2019 7:02 PM ISTCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting the hand. It is characterized by pain, tingling, burning, and numbness along with the...
Understanding ESC Guidelines 2019 on Diabetes In Indian Scenario with Dr Upendra Kaul Deepanjana Sarkar6 Sept 2019 7:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: The recently held European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress 2019, saw a lot of practice-changing recommendations being made in the...
Understanding Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Heart Health- Dr Mayur Jain Deepanjana Sarkar30 Aug 2019 7:02 PM ISTThe monounsaturated fats that come from food sources are the Omega 3 fatty acids. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the...
Females with gestational diabetes should regularly check their blood sugar- Dr Pradeep Gadge Deepanjana Sarkar26 Aug 2019 7:02 PM ISTGestational diabetes is the fastest-growing type of diabetes. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy only and usually...
Myocardial Ischemia In Children: Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA)- Dr Murtaza Kamal Deepanjana Sarkar19 Aug 2019 7:02 PM ISTBland White Garland syndrome or (ALCAPA) is a congenital anomaly of the heart’s arterial supply in which the left coronary artery arises from the...
Understanding Lipodermatosclerosis, causes and management- Dr Pradeep Mahajan Deepanjana Sarkar13 Aug 2019 7:02 PM ISTVenous insufficiency refers to a condition where there is an impaired flow of blood from the veins of the leg to the heart. Varicosities are most...
Food after Heart Surgery: Breaking down common myths- Dr Bipeenchandra Bhamre Deepanjana Sarkar9 Aug 2019 7:02 PM ISTHeart problems are on a rise, due to the risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, stress, faulty eating habits, and...
World Breastfeeding Week Special: Exclusive breastfeeding reduces risk of childhood obesity- Dr Veena Aurangabadwala Deepanjana Sarkar7 Aug 2019 7:02 PM ISTBreastfeeding is the most nutritious, natural, economical and least contaminated food that a new mother can provide to her newborn. It is a rich...
Vitamin C supplementation to curb deficiency: How much is adequate? by Delnaaz T Chanduwadia Deepanjana Sarkar30 July 2019 7:02 PM ISTVitamin C was discovered in the 1930s as Ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin i.e. it requires an aqueous medium for absorption. Having said...
Rise in Haemodialysis cases- Peritoneal Dialysis could be a solution Deepanjana Sarkar21 July 2019 7:02 PM ISTChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in India. In India, the approximate prevalence of End-Stage Renal Disease...
