Oral Health: Maha govt launch drive to prevent tooth decay among school children

The pilot project of the “Dental Sealant Program” has been already started in Ahmednagar district. In this campaign, students studying in the government-run schools, will be examined by the specialists doctors

Oral Health: Maha govt launch drive to prevent tooth decay among school childrenWith an aim to prevent tooth decay among the school children, the Maharashtra government has launched a pan-Maharashtra drive. The oral hygiene campaign will kick-start in all the 34 districts and will cover thousands of students studying in government-run schools. The Maharashtra government has also roped in private dental colleges to reach out to the […]

Tattoo gone wrong? Here’s how you can deal with it

For tattoo removals, the options range from skin grafting to laser treatments. Laser treatments need to be done at three week intervals, with about five to six sittings which are generally safe

Tattoo gone wrong? Here’s how you can deal with itNowadays there is an increasing trend to get piercings and tattoos which are done in various areas of the body. Perceiving a certain body image for oneself has become a new trend. Here is a small guide on how to deal with tattoos gone wrong. It is common to get requests for piercing to be […]

#SpecialStars: ‘Yes, I can’ the journey of a special powerlifter

In My Medical Mantra’s special series, today, we are going to meet 20-year-old Manali from Pune. Manali, who is suffering from Down syndrome, is a #SpecialStar, as she has won four medals in the Special Olympic for India. My Medical Mantra brings you her inspirational story, “Yes, I Can”

#SpecialStars: ‘Yes, I can’ the journey of a special powerlifter“Yes, I Can, Yes, I Can, I can do it,” the echo grows louder, and louder, and louder. As soon as one begins interacting with 20-year-old, Manali Shelke, from Pune, Maharashtra, her words get stuck into the mind like an arrow. Manali, who is suffering from Down Syndrome since birth, and has never let her […]

Charity begins at home, doctors need to step up and lead

All doctors (government or non-government) should understand that ‘healthcare’ is their kriya because they are being remunerated for that. It would be heartening if each doctor decides to undertake additional ‘karma’ as per their core competence

Charity begins at home, doctors need to step up and leadHealth is the most important asset of any living being.  The medical profession evolved as a distinct profession to safe guard this ‘treasure’ and suggest remedies when things go wrong. Healthcare is undoubtedly the noblest of all profession. However, in recent years, rampant commercialisation and privatisation of healthcare sector is the biggest challenge that society […]

Pros and cons of probiotic food

Nutritionists say while probiotic foods are good for your body, consuming it in excess can cause equal harm

Pros and cons of probiotic foodIn recent times, curiosity around probiotics food has increased tremendously. Probiotic foods play an important role in supplementing good bacteria in the body. Probiotic means ‘for life’ and these foods help boost immunity. But there are various pros and cons of probiotic food you must be aware of. Dr Usha Kiran Sisodia, a clinical nutritionist, […]

Why are millennials financially anxious?

The constant need to be competitive with their peers and have all the luxuries in life are often frustrating, stressful and hamper the mental health of a young adult. The millennials are optimistic in nature but often disregard the need to listen to older adults. Crippled by lifestyle needs, the generation is on an edge of a growing crisis

Why are millennials financially anxious?The millennials of today perceive themselves to know it all, to have it all; they appear confident, independent and strong willed. Their approach towards professional life is far more balanced and their goals to attain are greater than their predecessor, Gen X. With the world having moved into an era of the tech-savvy millennial, everything […]

Pune’s ‘Maitra’ to help mothers of special kids to relieve stress

Parenting a special child requires a lot of stamina and patience. Considering this, a social group in Pune has come forward and started conducting sessions for mothers of special kids for relieving their stress

Pune’s ‘Maitra’ to help mothers of special kids to relieve stress“Our lives revolve around our kids. Parenting of a special child is more challenging than that of a normal child. As human beings we also want change to refresh our minds,” said Neeta Bhatwdekar after the session for mothers of the special children arranged for the first time by Maitra a social group in Pune. […]

POCSO Act: Know your rights when protecting your child

This act deals with child abuse with great sensitivity. Under this act, only senior female police officers are supposed to investigate the matter. The police are normally not supposed to visit the house but in case they do so they have to be in plain clothes and not in uniforms. The child is not supposed to be called again and again to police station. The child cannot be kept for a long period of time in the police station

POCSO Act: Know your rights when protecting your child  “Doctor, you stood behind us like a rock when we felt all else had failed and showed us the way forward to get justice!” said a 42-year-old man. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter, aged 11, with tears rolling down their eyes. While most of the doctors get their share of appreciation while doing […]

Pune doctors’ quick action save 8-year-old’s kidney

A fall almost turned out to be a fatal one for an 8-year-old when while running up the three steps of a grocery store the girl lost her balance and fell. The parents worried when she vomited 15 minutes later and passed blood in her urine and stools. The doctors place three types of catheters in a 3-hour-long surgery and save her kidney

Pune doctors’ quick action save 8-year-old’s kidneyA fall while playing in the neighbourhood almost turned out to be a fatal one for an 8-year-old. On February 23, Sarika Chaudhary was running up the three steps of a grocery store when she lost the balance and fell. While she got a few scratches, the impact of the fall seemed internal. Ten minutes […]

Onion and garlic consumption can help reduce cancer risk, reveals new study

Scientists from the First Hospital of China Medical University recently set out to understand whether consuming greater amounts of these vegetables might prevent people from developing colorectal cancer. They recently published their results in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology

Onion and garlic consumption can help reduce cancer risk, reveals new study  Garlic, onions, leeks, chives, and shallots are classed as allium vegetables. They are grown throughout much of the world and form the bedrock of family meals far and wide. Earlier studies have shown that certain compounds in allium vegetables — including flavanols and organosulphur compounds — are bioactive. Some have been shown to hinder […]