11th April 2026 World Parkinsonism Day:
Understanding, Recognising, and Acting Early Every year, World Parkinsonism Day reminds us of a condition that quietly affects millions of individuals and families worldwide – Parkinson’s disease and related Parkinsonian syndromes. Despite being common, Parkinsonism is often misunderstood, overlooked, or diagnosed late. Awareness is the first and most powerful step toward better outcomes. Parkinsonism is […]
When a Surgical Abdomen Isn’t Surgical
In the emergency room, few situations demand faster decision-making than an unstable patient with abdominal pain. Hypotension, poor perfusion, and concerning imaging almost reflexively push clinicians toward one conclusion – a surgical abdomen. But every once in a while, medicine reminds us to pause. A 31-year-old male arrived in the emergency department with a history […]
Part 1 – The Predictable Pandemic The “2026 Dengue Threat”
Every year, like clockwork, Bengaluru prepares for the monsoon. But while the rains bring relief from the heat, they also usher in our city’s most predictable tragedy: The Dengue Surge. As a responsible clinician and a resident of this city, I am writing this because we are standing on the precipice of the May–July window. […]
PROTEIN , CREATINE & YOUR KIDNEY: TRENDY, HELPFUL OR HARMFUL
Protein shakes. Creatine. Collagen powders.They’ve become a daily ritual for many gym-goers.Walk into any gym today, and you’ll hear it: “More protein = more muscle.” But while protein is essential for your body, more isn’t always better, especially when it comes to your kidneys.And here’s the truth most people miss: Your body loves balance and […]
DO YOU HAVE FATTY LIVER
KNOW MORE ABOUT IT! Have you recently had a Health-check? Does your Ultrasound Abdomen report mention that you have “Fatty Liver” or “Hepatic Steatosis”? You are probably visibly shaken! If this is you, take a deep breath. You aren’t alone, and more importantly, you’ve probably caught it at a stage where we can almost certainly […]
Smoking & Your Kidneys: The Silent Damage 🚭
When we think about smoking, we usually worry about the lungs or heart. But there’s another organ quietly taking a hit, your kidneys. Your kidneys are like your body’s natural filters. They clean your blood, remove waste, and keep everything balanced. And they do all this without making a fuss. But smoking? It makes their […]
When Minutes Matter: A Case of Ventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Room
It was a routine shift in the emergency department when a 73-year-old man was brought in with retrosternal chest pain and sweating that had started earlier in the afternoon. At first glance, he appeared similar to many cardiac patients we encounter daily. But in emergency medicine, experience teaches you an important lesson—some cases are deceptively […]
Orthopedic Emergencies: When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Dr Akshay T.M Consultant Orthopaedics and Arthroscopy surgeon We’ve all experienced our fair share of bumps, bruises, and sprains. Usually, a little rest, ice, and elevation are all it takes to get back on track. But when it comes to your bones, joints, and muscles, some injuries cross the line from a painful inconvenience to […]
Autism : Seeing the World Through a Different Lens
Today, April 2nd, is World Autism Awareness Day. In India, we often hear the word “Autism” whispered in doctors’ waiting rooms or discussed with a “sense of dread”. There is a heavy cloud of stigma, denial, and “what will people say?” hanging over it. But here’s the truth – “Autism is not a tragedy”. It […]
“Alternative” vs. “Complementary Medicine”
A Vision for the Future: One Team, One Hospital By: Dr. Somnath Chatterjee, Medical Director, Prakriya Hospitals, Bengaluru For over 25 years, my world has been defined by the high-stakes environment of the ICU. In Critical Care, we rely on the precision, speed, and evidence-based protocols of Allopathy. It is a system that saves lives […]