The importance of good teachers in medicine

Posted on Sun, 18 Sep 2011

When I look back at the days when I was a medical student, I can't help but admire the way in which my teachers guided me in becoming a good physician. Medicine can never be learned only through textb...

Understanding modern medical care

Posted on Sun, 17 Jul 2011

I find a lot of patients paranoid about modern medical care. In the old days, I remember going to a medical practitioner with absolute faith in him and in his ability to make me feel better. Ironicall...

Obesity

Posted on Fri, 15 Jul 2011

Obesity has now become an epidemic. How do you know if you are obese? Well, the most commonly used index is the Body Mass Index or BMI which ideally has to be in the range of 20-25. If it is above 25,...

Bad throat infections

Posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2011

Throat infections are not that simple to treat nowadays. In most cases, wrong usage of antibiotics is to blame.   Often, antibiotics are not required to treat throat infections as most of them are  vi...

Using the internet wisely

Posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2011

The internet is a huge source of medical information for both doctors and patients. When people without a medical background access information on health related issues, they need to be cautious as no...

Watch High Blood Pressure!

Posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2011

I have been seeing a lot of young patients in my clinic with high blood pressure. The stresses of living in the cities, in most cases, is the primary reason for this.If high blood pressure is neglecte...