While an investigation is on in the case of the death of a 14-year-old Ghaziabad boy from rabies, allegedly after a dog bite, the incident has cast a glaring spotlight on myths and misconceptions around dog bites and rabies.
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An observational study conducted in Delhi found there is no discernible connection between the administration of Covid-19 vaccines and an increased risk of heart attacks.
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With many people indiscriminately popping vitamins and dietary supplements — commonly regarded as safeguards for our health — as part of their daily routines, a new study conducted by researchers at Sweden’s prestigious Karolinska Institutet has now made a startling discovery.
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Covid-19 cases have witnessed a surge in various countries, especially in the US, UK and China, triggering fresh concerns about its resurgence.
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As the temperature rises, an increasing number of people are complaining of tiredness and body ache (minus fever) besides skin rash. There is also an increase in women complaining of urinary infection and irritable skin.
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The influence of COVID-19 on blood vessels, heart, and nervous system raises concerns about delayed health issues.
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The controversial NMC regulation stipulating that all doctors must mandatorily prescribe generic drugs or face a penalty has been put on abeyance.
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1. ജോലിസ്ഥലത്ത് അല്ലെങ്കിൽ പൊതു സ്ഥലത്ത് എത്തിക്കഴിഞ്ഞാൽ ചുറ്റും ഉള്ള എല്ലാവർക്കും കോവിഡ് ഉണ്ട് എന്ന് സങ്കല്പിക്കുക, അതനുസരിച്ച് മുൻകരുതലുകൾ എടുക്കുക. ഒറ്റ വാക്കിൽ പറഞ്ഞാൽ ഇതാണ് വേണ്ടത്. പ്രത്യേകിച്ചും സർവീസ് മേഖലയിൽ ആൾക്കാർ തമ്മിൽ സുരക്ഷിതമായ അകലം പാലിക്കാനുള്ള ചില ഓഫീസ് ക്രമീകരണങ്ങൾ വേണ്ടി വരും.
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KOCHI: ‘Manju, a 26-year-old IT professional working long hours in Kochi, developed a nagging pain in the centre of her chest. She didn’t have the time to consult a doctor, and so did what many people do in such situations - search the internet for a solution. Her Google search left her convinced that all of her symptoms pointed to terminal heart disease and that her days were numbered. She was no longer able to focus on her project, became irritable and frequently showed up for work tired from lack of sleep. She was already worried about how her dependents…
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Deaths and disability from road accidents are not yet widely regarded as a public health problem in our country. However, it is perhaps the public health issue that requires the most attention, as it is amenable to primary prevention at very little cost to the system. Primary prevention, in public health terms, is an intervention that stops an event from occurring, while secondary and tertiary prevention apply to an event that has already occurred. For example, asking someone to stop smoking is an example of primary prevention of lung cancer. Every year, road accidents kill or permanently disable more than…
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Dr Rajeev Jayadevan completed his MBBS and MD General Medicine with top honours from Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore in 1995. He received training in Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health from Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands. He was awarded MRCP (UK) from England in 1996. He obtained Board Certification in Medicine and Gastroenterology (Fellowship) from New York Medical College, and spent 3 years in the UK and 10 years in the US before returning to his hometown of Cochin. He has extensive international experience of performing over 20,000 endoscopies, in addition to research and publications. He established the department of Gastroenterology at Sunrise Hospital, Cochin in 2009.
His academic track record is exceptional. He was the Kerala state SSLC second rank holder in 1984, Kerala state Medical entrance first rank holder in 1986 and Kerala state Engineering entrance 4th rank holder in 1986.