Timeline: 5 April 1827 – 10 February 1912 Place of study: University College, London, United Kingdom Famous for: Joseph Lister’s contributions paved the way for safer medical procedures. His introduction of the antiseptic process dramatically decreased deaths from childbirth and surgery and changed the way the medical industry looked at sanitation and proper hygiene. Awards: […]
Timeline: 14 June 1868 – 26 June 1943 Place of study: University of Vienna, Austria Famous for: Karl Landsteiner revolutionized medicine when, in 1900-1901, he identified three major human blood types: A, B, and O, which led to safe blood transfusions and millions of lives being saved. Later in his career, Landsteiner and his colleagues […]
World Rare Disease Day is celebrated on the last day of February. It was started in 2008 to raise awareness and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families. Rare diseases are not as rare as we think and affect many individuals. Rare diseases are a difficult territory […]
Because they’ve read more than enough books while still in medical college, reading might not be an obvious hobby choice within doctors. But, learning is a life-long process and often, text books are not sufficient. We present to you a list of books that are a must-read for members of your profession (and which are […]
Love is a complicated emotion; not just in practice, but also in theory. When you are riding the romantic wave, your body and mind are subjected to different chemicals and stimuli, all of which mix and match to give you a different individual experience. While the outcome is surely unique for every single person, there […]
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 […]
