You may not think about your feet that often, way down there at the ends of your legs, but they're an essential part of almost everything you do. Whether walking, running, exercising, or just standing, having feet that are comfortable and well-cared for (rather than aching or in
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Dengue Fever Alert!
Suspect dengue when a high fever (40°C/ 104°F) is accompanied by two of the following symptoms: Severe headache Pain behind the eyes Nausea, Vomiting Swollen glands Muscle and joint pains Rash Severe dengue is a potentially deadly complication due to plasma leaking, fluid accumulation, respiratory distress, severe bleeding,
The Role of the Anaesthesiologist — from Surgical Anaesthesia to Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine
Care of the Surgical Patient The anaesthesiologist is the perioperative physician (“peri-” meaning “all-around”) providing medical care to each patient through his or her surgical experience. This includes medically evaluating the patient before surgery (preoperative), consulting with the surgical team, providing pain control and supporting life functions during
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Dental Implants
Dental implants are substitutes for the roots of missing teeth. They act as an anchor for a replacement tooth or crown or a set of replacement teeth. Implant patients are of all ages and implants may be the right choice for anyone missing one or more teeth due
Monday, 21 May 2012
Concurrent Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions: What Is Concurrent Disorder? Alcohol, Substances or process Addictions’ (gambling, internet, texting, video games, pornography, etc) co-occurring with any one or many of the mental, emotional or psychiatric illnesses is called Concurrent disorders. Who is a Patient Suffering from Concurrent Disorder? A person addicted to
Monday, 14 May 2012
PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is an anxiety disorder- triggered by a traumatic experience. It could be - an interpersonal event like physical or sexual assault, exposure to disaster, accidents, combat or witnessing a traumatic event. It can occur at any age following the traumatic experience. To be diagnosed with PTSD: the
Thursday, 10 May 2012
Bereavement - how do we help?
Bereavement refers to the period of mourning and grief following the death of a beloved person or animal “He was here yesterday - we had so much fun. He was here in the morning, and we were playing and laughing--- I just got a call that my friend was
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Ergonomics for IT Professionals
Computers have become the essential component in the modern world and health deconditioning occurs simultaneously with the modernization. People in the software profession and students used to spend most of the time in the computer and in the internet. Prolonged postures, coupled with high levels of concentration and
Interventional Cardiology at Kauvery Hospital - ASD and PDA Closure
A 30 yrs old lady from Tiruchirappalli has been suffering from PDA (PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS) a congenital cardiac defect, for 30 years. It is a condition where the abnormal flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery is causing a mixture of oxygenated blood with deoxygenated blood. She is
Thursday, 3 May 2012
3D Imaging of Upper Respiratory Tract
MDCT with volume acquisition enables the 3D reconstruction of complex anatomical regions such as the upper respiratory tract. With this, we can visualise the paranasal sinuses, the nasopharynx, velopharynx, oropharynx and larynx to great detail. For example, in patients with nasopharyngeal lesions, the amount of airway narrowing can
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS)
The BPS system is a standardized system for the fabrication of high quality removable / complete dentures. It outstandingly fulfills the functional and aesthetic demands of patients. Unmatched Quality and Comfort = Biofunctional Prosthetic System Comfort: reduced irritation to the gums Strength: extremely dense material reduces the chance of breakage
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