Malnutrition is seen in patients who have chronic or critical illness due to hospitalisations and post-surgical procedures. Enteral and parenteral are two of types of clinical nutrition prescribed by physicians. Dr. Shital Raval Patel unpacks this topic so we can understand the role of clinical nutrition, the types and how to handle these at home keeping patient safety front and centre
What is clinical nutrition?
The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism defines clinical…
पिछले चार दशकों से रक्तदाता श्री हेमंत श्रॉफ अब अन्य कम ज्ञात लेकिन महत्वपूर्ण दान - प्लेटलेट दान और त्वचादान - की आवश्यकता के बारे में जागरूकता पैदा करने के लिए भी काम कर रहे हैं। इस लेख में वे अपनी रक्तदान और अन्य दान की यात्रा को साझा कर रहे हैं और वे इन महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दों को सुर्खियों में लाने के अपने प्रयासों के बारे में बताया रहे हैं।
आपने पहली बार रक्तदान कब किया और क्यों? इतने दशकों तक रक्तदान करते रहने की आपकी प्रेरणा क्या रही है?
मैंने पहली बार 20 साल की उम्र में रक्तदान किया था – उन…
हम ऐसे युग में जी रहे हैं जहाँ हर कोई आसानी से चिकित्सा संबंधी जानकारी प्राप्त कर सकता है और सेल्फ-मेडिकेशन एक आसान विकल्प लग सकता है। हम शायद डॉक्टर और अन्य स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों से सलाह लेने की समझदारी को भूल जाते हैं। इस लेख में हम बिना नुस्खे के दवाएं लेने (स्व-चिकित्सा, सेल्फ-मेडिकेशन) के जोखिमों के बारे में चर्चा कर रहे हैं, और ऐसी दवाओं के शरीर के विभिन्न अंगों पर होने वाले असर को साझा करते हैं।
जब हम डॉक्टर से सलाह लेते हैं तो डॉक्टर हमारे केस को अच्छी तरह से समझने के बाद दवा का…
गंभीर बीमारी के निदान के बाद लोग अकसर किसी अन्य चिकित्सक से निदान और उपचार की पुष्टि के लिए दूसरी राय (सेकंड ओपीन्यन) चाहते हैं। पर यह दूसरी राय क्या है? किसी को दूसरी राय कब लेनी चाहिए और प्रभावी दूसरी राय के लिए कैसे तैयार होना चाहिए? इस जानकारीपूर्ण लेख में हम दूसरी राय के महत्वपूर्ण विषय पर, और इस से संबंधित पहलुओं पर चर्चा करते हैं।
दूसरी राय का क्या मतलब है?
दूसरी राय लेने का मतलब है कि अपने डॉक्टर से प्राथमिक परामर्श के बाद किसी अन्य विशेषज्ञ/ डॉक्टर से राय लेना, ताकि उपचार के लिए सबसे…
People often want a second opinion. But what is a second opinion? When should one get a second opinion and how to prepare for an effective second opinion. We unpack these questions and more in this informative article on the important topic of second opinion.
What does a second opinion mean?
A second opinion simply means seeking an opinion following a primary consultation with your doctor with another specialist/doctor to help in making the best choice for the patient. It is usually…
We live in an era of easy access where everyone can access medical information and self-medication can seem like an easy option. It is easy to forget the wisdom of seeking professional help. Here we unpack the risks of self-medication and how they impact different organs.
A doctor prescribes medication after a detailed consultation with a patient. A consultation includes a detailed medical history (both present and past), a physical examination and lab tests to make a diagnosis. Based on…
Mr. Hemant Shroff, a blood donor for the last four decades has been working to create awareness about the lesser-known but crucial need for platelet donation and skin donation. He spoke to us about his journey and his efforts to bring these important issues into the limelight.
When did you donate blood for the first time and why? What has been your motivation to continue donating blood over so many decades?
I donated blood for the first time at the age of 20 when I was studying at K. J. Somaiya…
Vaccines don't stop after childhood. Immunisation and vaccinations help us fight infections. The immune system of persons with chronic conditions and the elderly are compromised and hence it is recommended for them to vaccinate themselves. Some vaccines like HPV vaccine also prevent cancers. Read all about immunisations and talk to your physician about these.
How your body fights infections-role of antibodies
The immune system protects you from illness and infection. When bacteria or viruses…
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…
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?
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