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
Critical Bronchoscopy performed to remove Bitter Gourd Seed The 10 rigid bronchoscopies were performed on the patient with a forgotten foreign body in the right lung. She had presented with a chronic cough for the last 3 months. Flexible bronchoscopy showed a foreign body impacted in the lower lobe of the right lung associated … Continued
Do you know who this is? It’s the one that raises your eye pressure, snuffs out your optic nerve, and reduces your field of view. And his name is Glaucoma. From the epiglottis. He navigates your eye in a sinister fashion. We don’t even know all his details. Like Don. Don ko pakadna … Continued
There’s a fundamental aspect of medicine that has so far been irreplaceable with technology: Blood. Blood is a living tissue with an abundance of live cells that are fundamental blocks of life. The Red Cells in blood help carry gases between the lungs and the rest of the body. White blood cells … Continued