A Note on the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Outbreak
This article is inspired from a news scroll which flashed the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the Odisha state of India. An alarming number of persons in the tribal village of Malkangiri district was affected by the dangerous Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). As I write this article, more than 80 persons have lost their […]
The Review of Bayer Contour Next EZ Glucose Meter
Persons suffering from Diabetes need to monitor their blood glucose levels and make sure that it is within the normal range. This is the only way to prevent the dangerous complications of diabetes and adjust the dosage of insulin shots. For that, they’ll need a Glucometer (glucose meter). I’ve written a number of articles on […]
World Palliative Care Day Special Post – All about Palliative Care Programme
“Love begins by taking care of the closest ones, the ones at home” said Mother Teresa Palliative care is a specialised care provided by organised and trained healthcare workers for those people who are suffering from serious illnesses. The goal of the palliative care programme is to provide relief from pain and other symptoms that […]
Top 5 Best Stethoscopes
I’ve been asking my friends and colleagues about their stethoscopes for a while now. After six months of research, I’ve come up with this list of five best stethoscopes that you can buy online. Being the Doctor is about better health and stethoscopes are like the brand ambassador of this blog. For auscultation of heart, […]
What are Glucometers & How do they Work?
People suffering from diabetes are well aware of the small mobile phone like device which they use to check their blood glucose levels. If you have someone in your family who is a diabetic, chances are that you’ll have already seen the device. But, have you ever wondered how this device works? How can this […]
Braun digital forehead thermometer Review
A thermometer is a must-have device in every home. No one escapes a “fever” once in a while and recording the body temperature is the first step in managing any kind of fever at homes. The use of thermometers becomes more evident when there are kids in your houses. So, which thermometer should you buy? […]
How the Apple Watch can improve your Health & Fitness
Imagine hiring a personal fitness trainer who pings or calls you every hour to motivate you. Or else, imagine someone who accompanies you 24×7 giving you fitness advice. If you are doing a white-collar job involving long hours of sitting and does very little physical activities in your leisure time, hiring such a trainer should […]