Author is a leading surgical oncologist of Bangalore presently heading MACS Clinic as well as Fortis Hospital, Bangalore. He is a well acclaimed specialist in robotic and laparoscopic cancer surgeries. He has been a teaching faculty at Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bangalore, which is one of the leading teaching institutes in Oncology in India. He has keen interest in public education and awareness. He shares his thoughts and facts on this blog.
Introduction: Tobacco addiction is a serious issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Quitting smoking or using tobacco products is a challenging endeavor, and one of the main reasons for this difficulty lies in the addictive properties of tobacco. In this blog post, we will delve into why tobacco is addictive and explore the mechanisms…
Introduction: When it comes to cancer treatment, patients face numerous challenges on their journey to recovery. One of the critical aspects that require attention is alcohol consumption. Recent research has shed light on the detrimental effects of alcohol during cancer treatment, urging patients and their loved ones to prioritize sobriety. In this blog post, we…
Someone had to start and it was Dr Dhani Ram Baruah who set the ball rolling in 1997. Every radical idea is opposed at first. This Indian doctor who tried pig to human heart transplant was jailed. However, ball rolled by him seems to have gained pace after a long gap. Yesterday we saw another…
Do you have a Facebook page for your work or business? Well, #metoo. And I thought it was a good idea till recently. Then it happened! About two months (September 2021) my Facebook clinic page got hacked and thus I lost control over it. The page had good number of following as we used to…
Violence against health worker is increasing over the years. Recently, there was an incident that occurred in my close circles. This article is a fact check on that.
Recently I saw this image circulated on social media which compared the workmanship of two paintings. I realised how true it is even in surgical field! I couldn’t resist writing this blog to convey my thoughts. This in no ways says my work is better than other. I strongly belive that every professional tries their…
In the situation that has arisen because of the COVID19 pandemic, we have reached a stage where teleconsultations have become an unavoidable reality. Many people don’t understand why doctors are reluctant to use teleconsultations. Neophobia, the fear of new things, does exit in medical field as well, but It is not only that. There are…
By Guest Author: Dr V Sreekanth Reddy. MBBS, MS, MCh(Surgical Oncology) Edited by: Dr Sandeep Nayak We heard a lot about the problems people are facing with COVID-19 and suddenly every1 became aware of their health.As the number of cases are increasing and death toll is raising people are scared for their lives and their loved…
Medical emergency can be defined as a sudden unexpected occurrence of circumstances like changes in physical or mental status, or a new symptom, such as severe pain, that affects a person’s well-being and demands immediate action. It can happen for many reasons including cancer.
Yesterday, I told son of one of my patients who needs ICU care to reduce being in the hospital. I told him to stay at home, we will take care of your father. We will call you if needed. We will do all that is needed.
The applies to OPD patients.
Please reduce the expossure of people as much as possible.