Timeline: 19 December 1873 – 6 February 1946 Place of study: University of Calcutta, India Famous for: Synthesis of Urea Stibamine for the treatment of Kala Azar. His discovery led to the saving of thousands of lives in India, especially in Assam. His achievement was a milestone in the successful application of science in medical […]
Timeline: 7 June 1909 – 7 August 1974 Place of study: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S), USA Famous for: Virginia Apgar is best known as the inventor of the Apgar Score, a way to quickly assess the health of a newborn immediately after birth. Because Apgar realized that “Birth is the most […]
What is networking? Keeping the literal meaning aside (since we’re all familiar with that), networking is an underrated and often overlooked step in our career development. With the advent of technology and its increased relevance in almost all fields, online networking is the latest trend. The healthcare sector is slowly warming up to the idea […]
Did you know that besides man, dogs are also a cheetah’s best friend? It’s true! Cheetahs that are bred in captivity are nervous and timid by nature. They often have dogs as their best friend to become more comfortable with their environment.1 Dogs—or rather, pets—form an integral part of some, if not all, people’s lives. […]
It’s the beginning of a new decade! How many of you have resolved to finally get into a good shape? To stay away from junk food? Or to walk at least 10,000 steps daily? To hit the gym regularly this year? We are all so busy breaking it down into smaller, different parts, that we […]
Florence Nightingale changed the course of nursing history alone. She was a staunch advocate for better health-care, hunger relief, and women empowerment. Her written works aimed to be medically accurate and legible to the common folk. Even today, the lady with the lamp is an inspiration to all the medical workers across the world.
It has taken a while, but the healthcare industry has finally accepted technological advancements with open arms. Technology has played a major role in this industry, right from computer-aided surgeries to medical apps on our smartphones. Given the exponential growth of technology, robots performing surgeries using artificial intelligence in the future shouldn’t come as a […]
We all know that October is observed as the ‘‘Breast Cancer Awareness’’ month. It is an effort made to raise awareness among people about the disease, encourage them for regular check-ups, especially women over the age of 50 years and to decrease the stigma around breast cancer. Supporters hope that greater knowledge will lead to […]
Medical tourism in India is on a steady rise. Our country has become a popular choice of many patients across the globe due to our efficient, affordable and safe medical facilities. Here are five of the best success stories of foreign patients seeking medical treatment in India. 1. A bedridden Polish woman walks just after […]
There is an unfair disparity in the way we treat our physical and mental health. We look for tangible symptoms while diagnosing a person’s illness, but often ignore the intangible, yet real symptoms. Anxiety, loss of appetite, panic attacks, depressive episodes, “rebellious” phase and insomnia – these are some common symptoms of deteriorating mental health […]
