MBBS MD DM (Gastroenterologist)
https://amzn.to/3od9XZU An excellent book on managing workplace relations and bosses. All of us at one point of time have faced difficult situations involving higher ups and had no clue on how to handle the situation. We often end up losing confidence, motivation, and self-respect. We come home every day demoralized, exhausted, and even depressed. This …
This video is a brief discussion about our immunity in COVID 19. The mechanism of cytokine storm and the importance of innate immunity. subscribe to this blog and my Facebook page for more updates
At this moment, lying on the sick bed and recalling my whole life, I realise that all the recognition and wealth that I took so much pride in, have paled and become meaningless in the face of impending death. The wealth I have won in my life I cannot bring with me. What I can …
How to lead a well balanced life – Concept of “THE FIVE CURRENCIES” Read More »
This post is from my mother (MD gynaecologist) interaction with an intermediate student. Alekya is a very bright student who was delivered by me. She was interested in medicine, used to ask me many questions about the medical field. She used to admire my kids, who are doctors. A few days back, she asked me what …
DOCTORS DIARY – Interaction with an intermediate student Read More »
I want to start this blog with the story of “The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.” Many of us are familiar with this story. It revolves around a farmer who finds a Goose, which lays one golden egg per day. The farmer was initially happy but grew greedy over time. He thought of all …
Habits to be avoided for a sustained medical career Read More »
If you are wondering how to use technology to create digital notes and read them wherever you are, this post is for you.The syllabus is vast in medicine, and unless we have excellent notes, it becomes virtually impossible to read. Though there are specific merits in using a traditional notebook, I often faced many difficulties …
How to prepare digital notes? for Medical Students. Read More »
In my last article titled ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE, HOW WILL IT IMPACT? I covered what is artificial intelligence and how it is going to impact medicine. In this post, I will cover how to choose a medical speciality branch and what factors are to be considered before choosing. To understand why some departments are …
Choosing the right medical branch in the age of Artificial Intelligence? Read More »
We have been hearing a lot in recent times about the topic of artificial intelligence and how it is going to revolutionize the world. The human race has gone through many milestones like the discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, the industrial revolution, and the next turning point to be Artificial intelligence. AI …
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, how will it impact? Read More »
We all know social skills are particularly important in the medical profession where emotions are extremely high, we must deal with patients and their relative’s emotions in highly volatile situations. Among students we notice a significant variance of social aptitude, so I personally feel there should be a curriculum for imparting social skills among the …
To become an expert in a work, we have to spend atleast 10,000 hrs mastering that skill. From book “outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell
The Chimp Paradox https://amzn.to/3oXeUqh Sometimes we make irrational decisions, especially during emotional times. Retrospectively if we look at these choices, it may not make any sense on why we choose to do so. The author divided brain into three parts – the human brain, the chimp brain, and the computer brain. Each part of the …
Can we get drunk without actually drinking alcohol? Sometimes due to the growth of certain fungus in the intestine carbohydrates ingested in food will can be converted into alcohol. This is known as auto brewery syndrome. Persons who have this syndrome experience features of alcohol ingestion without actually consuming alcohol. They will experience mood changes, …
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This week I was able to read an exceptional book – The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success by Albert-László Barabási https://amzn.to/37w39S4 This book very clearly outlines the driving factors behind success. It is not based on philosophies or theories but written from analysis of vast amounts of data. Authors analysed the driving principles of …
Patient: I am having sore throat and fever for five days Doctor: *after asking detailed history* you might be having COVID, you should get tested with a nasal swab. P: but you guys are issuing false reports that people are positive even when they are not D: ok, then get a CT chest done; you …
Hypothetical Conversation in OPD with a COVIDIOT PATIENT Read More »
Trail results of phase 1 and 2 for Moderna and Oxford vaccine subscribe to this blog and my Facebook page for more updates
This is my analysis for plasma therapy for COVID 19 and the donor criteria for plasma donation. subscribe to this blog and my Facebook page for more updates
This video is discussion regarding the use of Ivermectin for the management of COVID 19 subscribe to this blog and my Facebook page for more updates
