Vaccine: A great boon! For us doctors, the Human Papilloma Vaccine is a great boon in the prevention of cervical cancer. This major breakthrough is like a streak of light in the treatment of a deadly disease like cancer. The statistics of this disease taking lives are scary. India accounts for over 75,000 deaths … Continued
What is the Pancreas and the disorders associated with it? The pancreas was largely ignored in the past – both as an organ as well as a seat of the disease. It was only in the 17th century that the pancreatic anatomy was discovered and its significance in disease was demonstrated. Even then, its … Continued
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a volume of blood having a high concentration of platelets which improves the adhesive properties and the process of wound healing. Platelet-rich plasma increases the body’s innate healing responses by delivering a concentration of platelets directly to injured tissues. Because PRP is prepared from the patient’s own blood (autologous), there is … Continued
A 38-year-old female presented to the emergency department with an alleged history of penetration of air borne metal piece into the right side of the neck. She was standing near welding work at around 3:30 PM on 07/01/2021 and sustained neck injury. Followed by which she had a severe piercing pain in the neck and … Continued
I recently had a patient who walked into my OPD with a very worried expression on his face. I could sense from his demeanor that he had received some disturbing news. He was desperately seeking some counsel and solace for his mental state. I noticed that he had come alone. The man gingerly took … Continued