Diet and Cancer
How What We Eat Shapes Cancer Risk and Recovery Cancer is influenced by a complex interplay of genetics, environment, lifestyle, and nutrition. While diet alone cannot prevent or cure cancer, strong scientific evidence shows that what we eat can significantly influence cancer risk, treatment tolerance, and long-term outcomes. Understanding this relationship empowers individuals to make […]
FRALITY – CLINICAL OVERVEIW
Definition of Frailty Frailty is a clinical syndrome characterized by decreased physiological reserve and increased vulnerability to stressors. It commonly affects older adults and results from cumulative decline across multiple body systems. When a frail individual experiences a minor stressor—such as a mild infection, medication change, or minor fall—it can lead to disproportionate deterioration, hospitalization, […]
Decoding Your Kidneys: The Real Story
Story 1. Myth 1: Kidney disease is a rare condition Fact: 17 in 100 people have a kidney disease in India 2. Myth 2: You will know if you have kidney disease Facts: 3. Myth 3: Kidney Disease is Only an Old Person’s Problem Facts: No, it can affect anyone at any age, including children, […]
BEYOND AGING : THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC OF SARCOPENIA
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive and generalized loss of skeletalmuscle mass and strength, which can lead to physical disability, poor quality of life, and evenmortality. It is most commonly seen in older adults, though it can affect people at any age,particularly those with chronic conditions. Following are usually used for diagnosis : […]
More Visitors, More Risk:
How Visitors to Patients in Hospitals Endanger Patient Safety and Lives Reading time:4min I am writing this not as a Medical Director and Critical Care Physician who has spent most of my working life looking after very sick, often elderly patients. I also spend a significant part of my time dealing with the consequences of […]
The Great Indian Paradox:
Booming Economy, Struggling Livability During a conversation with a friend (both of us had spent significant part of our life outside India), I asked him if the quality of life in India would change in our lifetime. Without a pause or hesitation, his monosyllabic answer was and emphatic “No”. This got me thinking. This blog […]
CANCER DIAGNOSIS
CANCER DIAGNOSIS: CONVENTIONAL VS. ADVANCED METHODS ASPECT CONVENTIONAL DIAGNOSIS ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS Techniques Biopsy (tissue examination) Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound) Blood tests (tumor markers like PSA, CA-125) Liquid biopsy (circulating tumor DNA, CTCs) Next-generation sequencing (NGS) AI-powered imaging analysis […]
Gestational diabetes
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy. Why it happens? It occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin to overcome the hormonal changes of pregnancy. During the second and third trimesters, the placenta produces hormones that cause insulin resistance. Symptoms and Diagnosis Most women experience no obvious […]
Toothache Day
Don’t Ignore the Pain – Your Tooth Is Asking for Help Toothache Day is a reminder that dental pain is not normal and should never be ignored. A toothache is more than just discomfort—it’s your body’s warning sign that something needs attention. Ignoring it today can lead to serious dental problems tomorrow. What Is a […]
Bangalore the Garbage City
A City That Belongs to No One Bangalore is everyone’s favourite city to migrate to. The weather is forgiving. Jobs are abundant. Salaries are better. Opportunities feel endless. People arrive here with ambition and hope. Yet I want to ask all of us—residents and authorities alike—one uncomfortable question: whom does this city belong to? Today, […]