Juggling Patients and Paper Toys: A Day in the Life of a Government Doctor

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A mysterious lady strolls in with a baby boy in tow, sporting a ‘burkah’ that could rival a secret agent’s disguise. She’s got a tight grip on a four-year-old girl with one hand, who’s clutching a paper toy like it’s the last piece of treasure on Earth. Meanwhile, a pint-sized boy, not a day over … Read more

Why Become a Doctor? Happy Doctor’s Day!

Happy Doctors Day

Today, the first day of July is celebrated as the “National Doctors’ Day” in India. So, let me take this opportunity to wish all the Doctors a very happy Doctors’ Day. Why not write something about “Being a Doctor” , I thought and there would be no better day to do that. Many articles on this topic have already made their journeys around the social medias. Why become a doctor? is a million dollar question to start with. But, I will try to explain how it feels to be a doctor. If you are looking for a good career advice, hang on and continue reading. 

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NSAID, Morphine and other painkillers

morphine, painkiller, analgesics

Pain is an unpleasant subjective sensation, caused due to a potential or real tissue injury. It is very commonly seen in patients who are suffering from intractable and incurable illness like cancer. Though, many painkillers are available in the market right now, most people are unaware about the different categories of these analgesic medicines and … Read more