Threats Posed By Sepsis And Septic Shock And How To Overcome Them
Sepsis is one of the major ailments older people suffer from. Sepsis is caused when infections from diseases like any gastro intestinal infection, respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, and more; spread throughout the body attacking organ systems and causing failure. They need immediate medical attention and care to save the patient’s life because this […]
Fatty Liver – How Much Does It Impact Life And Lifestyle
This is one of the most common diseases that take place in India and America. As people are getting more obese and inactive, they are exposing themselves to the risk of having fatty liver. Lab tests and imaging are required to determine the disease and its progression and for that, a skilled doctor is required. […]
Products That Claim To Kill 99% Germs – The Truth Behind
We all have come across advertisements where various handwashes or dishwashing soaps claim to kill 99% of the bacteria. But how true is this claim? In this article, we will learn about the absolute truth behind these claims, by Dr. Amitabha Saha who is the best internal medicine doctor in Kolkata. Do These Products Kill […]
The Current Season And The Chances Of Dengue – Things You Should Be Aware Of
Although we yearn for a fresh downpour after the scorching heat of the sun, this year the showers have been pretty intense, coupled with gushes of wind that lead to destruction. West Bengal has been submerged in the rains for months. The heavy showers have made everyday activities difficult and left many grieving over unfortunate […]
A New Report By WHO Indicates High Blood Pressure To Be More Common In Low- And Middle-income Countries – My Take On It
The number of people with hypertension increased from 594 million to 1.13 billion in 2015. The majority of the hike was seen in people from the low-and middle-income countries. hypertension is the biggest reason for premature deaths in today’s world. in case you are wondering where to avail the best high blood pressure treatment in […]
First-Ever Case Of Marburg Virus Disease Confirmation In Guinea West Africa – An Insight
The Marburg virus belongs to the family of the same virus that causes Ebola. Even though this disease is rare, it can cause up to 90% fatality in case of an outbreak. It is an animal-borne RNA virus of the filovirus family. There are 7 other types of viruses including Ebola in the filovirus family. […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Inflammatory Bowel Disease And Their Outcome
Bowel diseases like irritable bowel syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder and inflammatory bowel disease makes the walls of the intestine swell up which causes harm to the walls of the intestine. It causes pain and narrowing of the bowel wall. These bowel diseases are somewhat correlated and should be treated as soon as possible to […]
Delhi Government Implemented A Colour-coded System To Tackle Covid-19. Should West Bengal Follow The Same Path?
The Delhi government announced a colour-coded action plan on 15th August. This system will divide the levels of restrictions in markets, industries, offices, and public transport determining upon the COVID-19 positive rates, new cases, and occupancy of oxygen beds in hospitals and healthcare clinics. What Do We Need for the Colour-coded Action Plan? In the […]
Severity Of Malaria In Seniors On Dialysis
The octogenarians and the septuagenarians have a higher chance of being infected with renal diseases that may require frequent dialysis. Dialysis helps in removing waste, extra water and salt to prevent the body from accumulating them. This maintains a safe level of the required chemicals in the blood such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate. This […]
A Great Physician Not Just Treats Diseases But Beyond
It is very important for a doctor to treat and understand beyond the disease to properly get the context and guide them better. Sir William Osler, a famous physician once said, “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” This changed the way of medicine and inspired […]