There has been a sharp increase in upper respiratory infections being reported across the country. According to reports the H3N2 variant of the Influenza virus is reportedly responsible for the surge. Around 90 cases of the H3N2 virus have been reported in the country. The influenza virus like the covid virus is known to … Continued
Type 2 diabetes cases are very high in India. It can prove very harmful if neglected. A lifestyle disease, diabetes is very common due to changing diets and a sedentary lifestyle. If you have diabetes, being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that allows cells in your body to use … Continued
What are cleft palate and cleft lip? Cleft lip and palate are two different conditions, but they often occur together. A cleft lip is a split in the upper lip that can extend to the nose. A cleft palate is a split in the roof of the mouth that can extend from … Continued
What is Hernia? This can be explained as a weakness in the Abdominal wall which leads to protrusion of the contents of the abdominal cavity outside of the abdominal wall leading to a visible swelling. Common people come to OPD by telling they have a “Hernia”. It comes with certain risk factors like: … Continued
World Kidney Day is a global campaign observed every year to raise awareness on the importance of kidneys in our bodies. It is celebrated on 2nd Thursday of every March. Kidneys play an important role in keeping us healthy. Every year, the campaign focuses on different aspects of kidney care. The COVID pandemic has … Continued
March 8th is International Women’s Day. “Embrace Equity” is the theme of Women’s Day this year. Equal opportunities are just not enough. This year, Women’s Day goes beyond that. We must work towards a gender-equal world. This day, every year, draws attention to gender equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. It … Continued
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer. There are around 100 different forms of HPV, with … Continued
A medical emergency can occur to anyone anywhere at any time. These are two ways a common man can actively respond to emergencies and help save victims’ lives. Ramaiah Emergency Acute Care Training will help you learn lifesaving skills today. Join us in saving lives. ACTIVE BLEEDING CONTROL (ABC) India accounts for … Continued
India is reported to have a prevalence rate of 1.5 to 2.5 % of development delay in kids under 2 years of age. Developmental delay is when a growing child fails to achieve age-appropriate milestones or skills. Development is an ongoing process. It is important that parents follow up in well-baby clinics for child … Continued
The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at Ramaiah Medical College has state-of-the-art facilities, offering an unparalleled opportunity to study Forensic Medicine in a fully operational medico-legal environment. The Department seeks to educate and inspire the next generation of forensic medicine experts and practitioners by providing quality training through scientific excellence. The teaching … Continued