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 […]
Why This Ram Navami Must Be Our Wake-Up Call!
The Other IQ: Today is March 26, 2026. Across the nation, we are celebrating Ram Navami. We offer prayers to Lord Rama, the embodiment of Satya(Truth) and Dharma(Righteousness). We call him Maryada Purusha – the man who stayed within the bounds of morality even when it cost him a kingdom. But as we ring the […]
BENGALURU 2026: THE MIRAGE OF A GARDEN CITY
Where Water Flows, Equality Grows—But What Happens When the Taps Run Dry? March 21, 2026 — Tomorrow is World Water Day. The global theme is “Water and Gender: Where Water flows, Equality grows.” It is a beautiful sentiment, yet as I drive through the parched arteries of Bengaluru, the irony is stifling. In our city, […]
DAMA: Discharge against Medical Advice
A Choice of Necessity, Not Neglect Doctors are Victims of a Broken System The recent Supreme Court judgment in the Harish Rana case (2026 INSC 222) has sent ripples through the Indian healthcare community. In a landmark ruling, the bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan expressed deep concern over the practice of “Discharge […]