Viral Hepatitis is one of the most widely prevalent diseases that not many people are aware of. Every year World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28th July to raise awareness about the disease and help encourage collaborative efforts of governments, authorities, medical fraternity and the people to help eliminate this disease. This year, the theme for the World Hepatitis Day is to find the “Missing […]
The rising invasion of medical equipment in our homes over the last few years has not gone unnoticed. Thanks to the advent of patient-friendly technology, portable and fool-proof medical devices for diagnosis, analysis, drug administration, and other purposes have been made possible. The urban home-dweller these days is not technologically-challenged, and can easily operate portable medical devices with ease. Then, there is also the rising […]
Hemorrhoids and Rectal Prolapse are commonly encountered colorectal conditions which form a considerable workload for clinicians treating colorectal pathologies. While the symptoms of Hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse can often overlap, it is imperative to diagnose and manage them appropriately to ensure better prognosis and patient comfort. Although conventional treatment and management options for these conditions have been prevalent, one of the most recent advancement in […]
Suturing is a skill that requires the significant amount of practice. If done incorrectly, it can cause a serious, life-threatening infection or may leave behind an appalling scar. Medical students are therefore required to master their suturing techniques so as to be able to work proficiently with needles and tissues. After all, wound closure is one of the most common afflictions in an emergency room. […]
Gone are the days when doctors and physicians relied on the base stethoscope model for their check-ups. There are many different types of stethoscopes available in the market today for different purposes. With brands like 3M Littmann leading the pack with their specialized Stethoscopes, the check-ups have just become more efficient for the practitioners. The base model, or in 3M Littmann Classic III in […]
While the rules and concepts for successful surgical anastomosis were laid down by acclaimed surgeons such as Christian Albert Theodore Billroth and William Stewart Halstead, It wasn’t until the year 1908 that a surgical stapler was invented by surgeon Humor Hultl that weighed approximately 8 pounds. Withstanding the test of time, Hultl’s staplers provided several ideas that are still utilized in the modern day surgical stapler. This includes a […]
Incontinence is a problematic condition that can happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone. Many studies around the world are linking this ailment to common lifestyle diseases as well. The first response to being diagnosed with urinary incontinence is stocking up diapers for adults at wholesale rates and dreading the inconvenience you may face with the same. But it’s just as important to consider whether you […]
The laceration is an irregular wound caused by tearing of the skin. In the case of most lacerations, tissue injury is minimal and infections are not common. However, severe lacerations can stretch out to the full thickness of the skin, extending into the subcutaneous tissues, which could include the internal organs, underlying muscles or bone. Such full-thickness lacerations require closure with sutures. Sutures also help […]
In clinical settings, hair reduction, pre-operative skin preparation and antiseptic cleansing go hand in hand, forming an essential part of evidence based practices being followed in nursing homes and hospitals. Irrespective of the fact that there are new technologies being introduced in medical science every now and then, pre-operative skin preparation remains imperative as it prevents the infection of surgical site. Why is Pre-Operative skin […]
Healthcare delivery is an exciting business. The outlook for the next couple of decades is very robust with high rates of growth projected across the board. With an ever growing number of people in India being afflicted with a multitude of lifestyle diseases and other chronic ailments, there is a consistent flow of patients to most healthcare facilities and practices. On the flip side, a […]
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