By Dr.K.Karthik Kailash 80% of people have pain in the back at some point in time in their lives and 50% have recurrent symptoms pertaining to the back which affects their daily activities. A judicious choice of management is required in the management of these patients Divided into • Mechanical Disorders • Developmental disorders • […]
By Consultant Psychiatrist Dr.V.Mangala Depression is one of the common psychological problems in women. The menstrual cycle has often been closely associated with depression and anxiety in women. This article describes the association between depression and menopause. Menopause: Menopause refers to stopping of menstrual cycles and usually occurs between ages 44 and 55 years. Perimenopause […]
The popular adage “One size doesn’t fit all” and the practical implications are well known. For instance, can there be one shirt size which fits people of all sizes or one shoe which fits everyone?.Then, how can we give the same type of treatment to everyone with diabetes? Dr V. Mohan, Chairman & Chief Diabetologist, […]
In the pursuit of healthy living- we do everything that it takes. From early morning meditations to Zumba classes, to Yoga- we try them all. We get the latest gadgets in the market- and track the number of steps taken, calories burnt, and also set realistic goals and targets to achieve in a month or […]
An expert take on why judicious use of antibiotics is a must.
An exclusive initiative to spread awareness and fight the deadly disease.
By Consultant Diabetologists Dr. V. Mohan , Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan and Dr. R.M. Anjana The recent ICMR-INDIAB study which covered four states in India representing the North, South, East and Western regions of our country showed that India has 62 million people with diabetes and 77 million people with pre-diabetes in 2011. This increased prevalence […]
Prevention of ulceration in the foot is the most important aspect in the treatment of diabetics. Preventive foot care is often neglected and the patient develops serious foot ulcers and infections. The surgical management is of different varieties, says Prof G Sivakumar. They are: Minor surgical procedures like drainage of puss from abscess cavities, removal […]
By Consultant Surgeon Prof. G. Sivakumar Diabetic patients need to choose proper footwear. Footwear made of hard synthetic materials acts as ledges and traumatizes the foot. Good insoles and MCR (microcellular rubber) footwear are very useful to prevent foot ulcers. The patient must follow certain important steps in selecting and using footwear. They should […]