Philosophy teaches us the most important lessons of life, lessons on Ethics and Morality, our role in the Universe, the purpose of our existence and so many more.  The ultimate search has always been the one that seeks to know within – ‘Gnothi Seuaton’ says ancient Greek wisdom from many centuries ago – Know Thyself. So how does philosophical teachings…

“Doctor if I See You Again I Won’t Even Recognize You!” The Doctor-Patient consultation is a sacred covenant, full of meaningful interactions where the patient unburdens herself to the physician who listens, watches, and interacts with the patient. It is one of the most intimate interpersonal communications-  akin to a confessional in a way. The current Pandemic has changed the…

As the Covid-19 pandemic progresses and as the days and months pass, we are learning a disturbing trend with this infection. Though initially thought to be causing only mild symptoms in most patients – a little more than the flu- we are getting to know of many patients who are showing long term symptoms after exposure to the infection. The…

Many people want to know how to wash vegetables and milk packets? How to protect vegetables from coronavirus? According to the WHO, the disease has not yet spread through food. Here are quick points to remember while washing veggies and milk packets on a daily basis as COVID-19 precaution: 1. Firstly, use a separate grocery bag for buying fruits and…

The Coronavirus infection has been with us since December 2019.  Since then we have understood a lot about the Virus, it’s strain, how it spreads, basic methods to keep ourselves safe (social distance, face mask, frequent hand washing), basic therapeutic management etc. There are many many questions still left unanswered though. What are the uncertainties or our gap in knowledge…

(Top pic- Courtesy tarladalal.com) The Coronavirus enters the human body through the Nose and the Throat. It then passes through to the lungs where it multiplies and causes most of its symptoms. Since the Virus enters through the Nose and Throat people have developed the most innovative ideas on ways to stay safe from the virus, and since I am…

We have been reading about the fact that the virus causes a more serious infection in persons with co-morbidities.  What are co-morbidities? “Morbidity” simply put is a disease. (“Mortality” is death). So a patient who has Covid-19 with ‘Co-morbidities’ is simply a person who has the Coronavirus infection along with pre-existing disease or diseases. Why is this important? We have…

A large majority of the human world is in some stage of lock-down or social restrictions or the other. The world as we knew it a few months ago has ceased to exist. We are scared of stepping outside our homes, children and the elderly are confined indoors, those who step out follow many restrictive guidelines including maintaining a physical…