Early screening of glaucoma can reduce future complications
By: Dr. Mahipal S Sachdev Glaucoma is a serious disorder that encompasses a group of eye disease that leads to progressive damage to the optic nerve, which transmits electrical signals from the eye to the brain. This problem usually occurs when a fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. This extra fluid […]
My dialysis patients
By: Ibtesam Akhtar Ansari As a dialysis technician, I have seen that initially kidney patients are very nervous both mentally and physically. They are afraid to undergo dialysis. They feel that they will lose a large amount of blood during dialysis. They feel that they may die because of this. While this does not happen, […]
Banned Triclosan used in soaps and shampoos
Letter to the Editor Triclosan and its link with dioxin, is highly carcinogenic chemical and can cause health problems as severe as weakening of the immune system, decreased fertility, miscarriage, birth defects, and cancer. Recent work shows that Triclosan promotes liver cancer cell development in mice through pathways shared with humans. While products with this […]
The urge to share posts on social media
By: Sheikh Aqib Farooq The average internet user spends nearly three hours a day using social media. It’s clear that social media is becoming increasingly crucial to sharing important information with the public — like how to stay safe from COVID-19, for example — and researchers want to know what makes a piece of media […]
The Paradox of Courage
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad People, who display extraordinary bravery and fearlessness willingly, taking on situations that most of us would find scary, come across us throughout our lives. These brave people inspire us with their unwavering determination and persistence in the face of adversity. However, it’s also common to come across individuals who, despite their […]
Doodhpathri : The ‘unsung’ destination
By: Mohammad Hanief Doodhpathri, once a hidden gem nestled in the heart of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into a must-visit tourist destination. In just few years of hectic efforts, this scenic spot has broken records, attracting highest astonishing influx of visitors from various parts of the world. Doodhpathri is […]
Tobacco: A threat to public health and environment
By: Er. Prabhat Kishore Tobacco consumption is the major cause of preventable death and illness. It kills half of its users prematurely, especially in their reproductive age. It is a major risk factor formany chronic diseases, including Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Diabetes, Lung Diseases, Stroke, Infertility, Blindness, Tuberculosis (TB), Oral Cavities etc. The exposure to […]
Playing a musical instrument or singing boosts brain
By: Michael Hornberger Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children’s musical education, since learning an instrument is not only associated with better educational attainment but also cognition (thinking) and even intelligence scores in children. But does this musicality translate […]
Quantitative CT: The gold standard diagnosis of spinal osteoporosis
By: Dr Arvind Kulkarni Osteoporosis remains the most prominent factor for onset of bone weakness and thereby causing spinal fractures and deformities with aging, it is important to ensure a healthy lifestyle at least from the age of 20 years. Even with the availability of a plethora of treatment modules, fractured vertebrae result in severe […]
Adenomyosis on the rise among women
By: Dr. Pradeep Muley Adenomyosis, a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue within the muscular walls of the uterus, has become an increasingly prevalent concern among Indian women in recent years. Pertaining to the same, it crucial to shed light on this rising trend, exploring its causes, associated issues, and the innovative […]