It is said that the only constant thing in this universe is change. In the last two decades, with the advent of the internet, the world has changed exponentially.Here are some of the important changes in the field of gastro surgery during this period -l Rapid progress has taken place in the last t...
Dr. Akumar Maity, an independent researcher, has been pursuing his father’s unfinished research regarding an anticancer drug since 1992. His father, Jaykrishna Maity was an ayurvedic doctor and Maity has carried forward his research in the family laboratory in Shyampur, Howrah, West Bengal.The res...
Storytelling is an ancient art in India. Panchatantra, dating back to the third century, has its origins in Mahilaropya (modern-day Tamil Nadu) and is a compendium of stories containing practical wisdom narrated by Visnusarman to the three princes of the King Amara Sakti. One such story from P...
Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute (SGCCRI) has embraced new techniques of radiation therapy as a part of their comprehensive cancer care facility. BE’s Ellora De spoke to the authorities of SGCCRI.Q. What are the established technologies used in radiotherapy facilities in your ins...
Ayurveda is now a global phenomenon. There is a lot of research going on in the field of Ayurvedic medicine development. BE’s Saptarshi Deb spoke to M.M. Rao, Director, Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Drug Development, Kolkata, on the institute’s role in the development of Ayurvedic drug...
Dear Readers,Market Economy: The RBI Governor, Shakti Kanta Das, has said that the growth impulses have weakened. Inflation trajectory is projected to remain below 4% throughout 2019-20. India’s share in global exports was not much. It will be affected further by the global trade tension. The Unit...
Q. What are the procedures established in bariatric surgery?A. The field of bariatric surgery is ever-evolving. The number of cases has increased dramatically with the adoption of laparoscopy in this field. According to a survey by International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic di...
The parliament for the second NDA government opened, for a change, with a healthy debate. In recent times, the Indian parliament has witnessed acrimonious exchanges and people have often expressed their unhappiness with the misuse of this wonderful platform for communication and learning.Debating on...
A growing number of tourists are turning to India for good quality medical treatment at affordable prices. The cost of medical treatment in India is quite cheap as compared to Western Europe, North America and some other Southeast Asian countries. India currently has around 18% of the global medical...
Medical treatment largely depends on the results of clinical tests. Proper care should be taken to generate correct diagnostic test results. Here both laboratories and patients will have to be cautious. Patients’ lack of awareness is responsible for around 50-60% of pre-analytical errors and the r...