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Crf management in ayurveda
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is the progressive loss of kidney function. The kidneys attempt to compensate for renal damage by hyperfiltration (excessive straining of the blood). Over time, hyperfiltration causes further loss of function. Chronic loss of function causes generalized wasting (shrinking in size) and progressive scarring within all parts of the kidneys. In time, overall scarring obscures the site of the initial damage. Yet, it is not until over 70% of the normal combined...
Humor: doctor's contribution
Doctors were told to contribute to the construction of a new wing at the hospital. What did they do? The allergists voted to scratch it. The dermatologists preferred no rash moves. The gastroenterologists had a gut feeling about it. The neurologists thought the administration had a lot of nerve. The obstetricians stated they were laboring under a misconception. The ophthalmologists considered the idea short-sighted. The orthopedists issued a joint resolution. The pathologists yelled, "over my...
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Swine Flu: Infection control measures at health facility
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has come up with the set of measure for infection control at health facility. These measure are mentioned below. For full details refer to the original document here. Droplet Precautions: Advise healthcare personnel to observe Droplet Precautions (i.e., wearing a surgical or procedure masks for close contact), in addition to Standard Precautions, when examining a patient with symptoms of a respiratory infection, particularly if fever is...
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Humor: Drink a lot?
"Doctor, Doctor, You've got to help me - I just can't stop my hands from shaking!""Do you drink a lot?""Not really - I spill most of it.
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Humor: Doctor's demands
"Doctors at a hospital in Brooklyn, New York have gone on strike. Hospital officials say they will find out what the Doctors' demands are as soon as they can get a pharmacist over there to read the picket signs!"
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Threat to Doctors
How does one deal with threat to property and person, by patient's or their relatives?
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Humor: Broken engagement
A pretty young lady named Nancy just broke off her engagement to a young doctor.Do you mean to tell me, exclaimed her friend, that he actually asked you to return all the presents?Nancy: Not only that, but he also sent me a bill for house calls.
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INTENSIVE PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
INTENSIVE PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPYIn view of the fast deterioration of ‘mental health’ of today’s man due to modern lifestyle; the World Health Organization has emphasized the need to take measures towards the psychological well-being of humanity. In tune with this directive, a part time certificate course in Counselling (based on humanistic psychotherapy) along with Sensitivity training has been organized by the Heart to Heart Foundation at 10 Jerbai Baug, B.A....
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Dentist in Vashi - Do ugly gaps between your teeth prevent you from smiling?
Have you been covering your mouth while smiling because of the spaces between your teeth since you were in young? As a teen did you envy that perfect pearly white smile of someone from your college? You can also have that wonderful smile. Smile Care has successfully treated patients of all ages for this problem. Experts at Smile Care advice you on braces or tooth colored fillings or ceramic veneers to eliminate the gaps...
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Dentist in Vashi - For the confidence of fresh breath
Traditionally "Namaste" is the social greeting gesture throughout India. Very limited strata of the population greet by kissing on the cheek. This is one of the reasons why generally people lack the conscious awareness regarding fresh breath.Healthy teeth and gums, the right technique of teeth and tongue cleaning and 6 monthly checks up at Smile Care will ensure fresh breath and also generate Oodles of confidence for all social interactions. Smile Care World is a...
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Dentist in Vashi - Sensitive teeth
Though a common problem "sensitive teeth" can be easily and effectively treated. Sensitivity occurs when the outer layer of the tooth called 'enamel' is chipped off exposing the inner layer of the tooth called 'dentin' which gives rise to the awful sensation of pain and discomfort. Treatment depends on the severity of sensitivity. At smile Care individual /customized solutions are suggested to combat teeth sensitivity challenges. Smile Care World is a chain of dental...
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Ayurveda at your fingertips
AYURVEDA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS TEST YOUR AWARENESS QUOTIENT READ the following and try to answer the questionnaire ahead. Name of the diseases: Hypertension, Obesity, Stress, Depression, Arthritis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hair problems, Skin ailments, Infertility, Menstrual irregularities. Questions: 1. Do you find any similarity in these diseases? 2. Are you suffering from any one of these? 3. Were these diseases as prevalent as today about a decade or two back? 4. What will be the status...
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Vaccination reminder
Forgetting your child's vaccination dates? Not anymore! meraMD has launched a free email reminder service to remind you of your child's vaccination. It's simple to use and can be accessed from anywhere over internet. For using this service you need to register with meraMD at http://www.meraMD.com/signup and select the user type as "General User".Once you have registered and activated your account, you can create your child's vaccination profile by entering your child name and date...
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Smile Confidently with Smile Make Over
Change your looks with smile makeover procedures. With Ceramic Veneers, enamel micro abrasion, enamel recontouring, your looks can be largely transformed. Cosmetic Dentists at Smile Care analyze your smile and suggest procedures which enhance your smile and create a harmonious look with our personality.
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Hosmac Knowledge forum Presents seminar on ‘Sustaining Quality in Healthcare: Accreditation & Beyond’, on 07th November 2009 at New Delhi
Sponsors To take the Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai initiatives forward, Hosmac Knowledge Forum, CSR arm of Hosmac India Private Limited, intends holding the next seminar on ‘Sustaining Quality in Healthcare: Accreditation & Beyond’, on 07th November 2009 at Trivoli Gardens New Delhi India. Accreditation of hospitals is a voluntary process, by which, an authorised agency or organisation evaluates and recognises health services according to a set of standards describing the structures and processes that...
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