Counselling in HIV Infection
Introduction Counselling is face to face communication by which you can help the person make decisions and act on them. It aims at preventing transmission of HIV infection and providing psychological support to those already affected. Counselling is a helping process aimed at problem-solving. It helps people to understand themselves better in terms of their own needs, […]
Consumer Protection Act and the Medical Profession
Introduction Charaksâs oath (1000 B.C) and Hippocratic oath (460 B.C.) illustrates the duties and responsibilities of the persons who adopt the Noble profession of Medicine. âHowever, the events, which have been taking place in recent times, have raised doubts in the minds of members of society on the sincerity and commitment of those in the […]
Clinical engineers should be a part of medical equipment dept
A study conducted in a district hospital near New Delhi in the early 90s about the availability and utilization of equipment showed the following results. There was a shortfall of 25.9 percent requirement for equipment compared to standard requirements. The actual utilization of available equipment was found to be only 39.3 percent. The rest were […]
Cataract Surgery and IOL Implantation in Children
Aim In search of better technique for management of childhood cataract a comparative study comprising lensectomy, ECCE and scleral tunnel surgery was undertaken. The objectives are to evaluate the techniques of, visual outcome and complications of cataract extraction with or without posterior chamber intra ocular lens implantation in children. Introduction The treatment of childhood cataract,congenital or developmental […]
Casualty and Emergency Services
Assessment of Facilities at Casulty and Emergency Services in Hospitals at Bangalore Introduction Bangalore is one of the fastest growing cities in India. It is located in Karnataka state and has a population of 4.5 million (1991 census). The population is increasing at a rapid rate and the resources are not sufficient to keep pace […]
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Projecting for a useful rehabilitation following Brachial Plexus Injury is one of the most demanding surgical designs. Advent of microsurgical techniques has made Brachial Plexus more accessible surgically, than it used to be a couple of decades ago. Microneural co-aptation of damaged Nerve Fascicles at Trunk, Division or Cord levels, have its limitations of time […]
Bony Ankylosis of Temporomandibular Joint
Bony Ankylosis of the Temporomandibular Joint: Morphology, Orthopantomography, Craniometry and CT Scan Craniofacial morphology is the study of dynamic relationships among various craniofacial skeletal components, which is influenced by both intrinsic as well as extrinsic factors. Internal derangements alter the dynamic growth within this region resulting in a loss of facial growth equilibrium expressed in […]
Biophysical-Semeiotic Dyslipidaemic Constitution
Introduction A part from its inflammatory, infectious, degenerative, metabolic, neoplastic nature, a disease arises and evolves in relation to the individual constitution, since environmental factor, surely important, interacts with genetic factor always present, as clinical evidence shows it. As extreme example, let us consider the âtraumaticâ pathology: if the diseased subject does not die, of […]
Bharat Ratna Dr BC Roy
July is month of great pride and honour to all Allopathic Doctors, especially IMA Members. July 1 is celebrated as Doctorâs Day in memory of Birth and Death Anniversary of the Doyen of Medical Profession Dr Bidan Chandra Roy. His life time achievements are a source of great inspiration to one and all. He is a role […]
Basic of Electrophorosis (An Emerging Tool For Bio – Medical Researchers)
The phenomenon of the migration of charged particle in the influence of electrical field is termed as Electrophoresis. It is one the powerful means of separating proteins and other bio-molecules such as DNA, RNA etc. PRNCIPLE & THEORY: When a potential difference is applied across the electrodes , a potential gradient will be generated which is equal to the ratio […]
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