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    Shingles Frequently Asked Questions
    Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The reactivation after dormancy in adulthood causes extremely painful rash which is avoidable by awareness and vaccination. Here are a few things everyone must know about Shingles. What is Shingles? Shingles is a viral disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, also known as the Herpes Zoster virus. The virus remains…
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    Be Aware Of Antibiotic Resistance
    Pranav Johri, 41 from New Delhi was diagnosed as being Antibiotic resistant when multiple courses of antibiotics did not help treat Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis, a common enough condition. He shares how he dealt with and why he campaigns for AMR awareness. What were the early symptoms?What made you go to a doctor? What were you prescribed antibiotics for? In May 2016, I noticed symptoms of a pulling pain in the groin, sensitivity to cold, and daily low-grade fever. I went to a urologist when I…
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    Palliative Care - Benefits and Misconceptions
    Dr. Seema R Rao of Karunashraya explains palliative care, addresses the myths and misconceptions around it and highlights its importance for better quality of life of patients. What is Palliative Care? In India, more and more people are suffering from serious illnesses like cancer, heart diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, AIDS, stroke, organ failure, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and neurological diseases. Physical issues like pain, shortness of breath, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue,…
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    Exercising and Moving As We Grow Older
    Author-writer Usha Jesudasan, 70, has lived with polio since she was two years old. She shares how her relationship with exercise has changed over the years and why we must exercise the body, mind and soul. My mother said that I could walk when I was just eleven months old and run by the time I turned one year. ‘I was so proud that you could do these things earlier than your cousins. Your chubby little legs going pat pat pat on the ground when the others were just learning to stand.’ ‘But then…
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    A Century With My Blood Plasma Donation
    Srishailam Srinivas, 67, a resident of Australia, has completed 100 donations of blood plasma, donating continuously every fortnight for the last six years. He maintains that it is an endeavor to give something back to the community because plasma is in great demand in Australia for making vaccines. Please could you tell us a bit about yourself? What are you doing and where are you based? I am Naval Architect by profession. I graduated from IIT Kharagpur in 1977. After working in India for 13…
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    घर पर दवाओं से जुड़ी गलतियों से कैसे बचें
    वैश्विक स्तर पर, प्राथमिक और बाह्य रोगी (आउट पेशेंट) स्वास्थ्य देखभाल केंद्रों में 10 में से 4 रोगियों को दवा से जुड़ी गलतियों के कारण नुकसान होता है। इस नुकसान में से 80% तक को रोका जा सकता है। सबसे हानिकारक त्रुटियों का संबंध निदान, नुस्खे (प्रिस्क्रिप्शन) और दवाओं के उपयोग से हैं। इस लेख में जानें कि रोगियों और उनके देखभाल करने वालों को घर में दवा की त्रुटियों से बचने के लिए क्या करना चाहिए। दवा की त्रुटियां (दवाओं से जुड़ी गलतियाँ, मेडकैशन एरर) क्या हैं? ‘नेशनल कोऑर्डिनेटिंग काउंसिल फॉर…
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    How To Prevent Medication Errors At Home
    Globally, as many as 4 in 10 patients are harmed in primary and outpatient health care. Up to 80% of harm is preventable. The most detrimental errors are related to diagnosis, prescription and the use of medicines. This article highlights tips that patients and their family caregivers must follow to prevent medication errors at home.  What are Medication Errors? Medication error has been defined by the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention as “Any…
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    A Doctor Crusades Against Hearing Loss In Children
    Bangalore based paediatrician Dr Najoo Varkey’ has written a book  “Stop Marrying Your Niece! (or uncle, or cousin)", highlighting the linkage to hearing loss. Shivani Maheshwari, editor PatientsEngage reviews the book and interviews Dr. Najoo Varkey on how she came to study this linkage of hearing loss with sanguineous or blood marriage and what she hopes this book will accomplish.  Hearing loss is one of the most severe forms of disability and the second most common…
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    How Can We Reduce AntiMicrobial Resistance (AMR)
    World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is observed from 18-24 November every year. It serves as a reminder of the growing problem of Antimicrobial Resistance and how each one of us can play a role. PatientsEngage breaks down the problem and what we must do to address the problem of AMR together.  What are bacteria? Bacteria are germs found inside and outside of our bodies. Most germs are harmless, and some can even be helpful to humans, but some bacteria can cause infections, like strep…
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    उम्र बढ़ने के साथ लोगों के साथ जुड़े रहने का महत्व
    70 वर्षीया लेखिका उषा जेसुदासन कहती हैं कि बढ़ती उम्र और अकेला होना डरावना हो सकता है, लेकिन ऐसे में भी आप खुश रह सकते हैं - आप उम्मीद न छोड़ें। इस लेख में वे हमें बताती हैं कि उन्होंने अकेलेपन और उदासी को दूर करने के लिए किस तरह से जान-बूझ कर एक सोचा-समझा प्रयास किया है, जिसमें नए दोस्त बनाना, दूसरों के बच्चों की देखभाल करना, किताबें दान करना, और  खुद को सक्रिय और व्यस्त रहना शामिल है। जब मेरे पिता की मृत्यु हुई, तब मेरी माँ की उम्र 70 वर्ष से थोड़ी अधिक थी। मुझे याद है कि मैं उनके लिए बहुत…
My brother is suffering through schizophrenia from past 20 years. He is on the medication since then. He left his education in the school itself due to the disorder. My parents have become old now. There isn't that great improvement in his behaviour…
Please help if you have any experience with ovarian or peritoneal cancers with you or your loved ones. It's for my mum who is 73, and twats are still running but super slow diagnosis due to Covid lockdown in kolkata. 
Anyone suffering from CAIS , Please share your experience and course of treatment You are taking.
Whole body pain; very stiff in the morning after waking up. Pain in the neck, thighs, knees. If I am sitting for a long time and stand, then Soles pain, especially the heels. My homeo dr. has advised to take some vitamin d tablets. Under medication…
I need a assistance in how can I loose my weight easily
As 2019 comes to a close, we would love to hear from you: a. What stories of 2019 did you you like b. What would you like us to write about or share in 2020?  
Is there no Ebook available for Thyroid problems?
Having paraplegia since 2015. Can't walk from hips. No sensation for urine & stool. Dr recommended physiotherapy & buy callipers but can't afford due to no income. Pls do needful.
the doctor has advised my father: weekly 2 MHD at BMP centre. what does it mean? any full from of BMP ? I asked doctor to admit my father at govt. hospital if needed. I am from Kolkata, India
My 4 years old daughter has been diagnosed with gall stone. Pl suggest a diet pla

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