HAEMOTOLOGY : BLOOD, AND MORE

We can all guess that haemotology has something to do with blood, because we have been hearing the word “haemoglobin” since as long as we can remember. Our memory serves us correctly as haemotology is the study of morphology, which is, the structure as well as the components of blood. Blood is a very complex entity and is made up of several parts like platelets, blood cells, blood proteins, bone marrow, and spleen. Looking at this information, it makes the fact that complications in blood composition can easily arise as a result of genetics, unhealthy lifestyle or pure bad luck, all the more easy to believe.

There are a number of diseases that originate in the blood like leukemia, thalassemia, anemia, blood clotting and what not. It is therefore always advisable to keep a regular check on our blood composition by getting lab check ups and keeping our doctors constantly in the loop. This is not paranoia. It is a simple precaution to ensure we have no unpleasant surprises further along the road because blood related diseases come with no warning and recuperation has unfavorable and most likely, next to impossible odds of happening.

We should use technological advancement to our advantage and first gather knowledge about blood and related diseases and secondly, we should also use it to look up doctors online who can help us take better care of ourselves.   By - Sukanya

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GENERAL MEDICINE : NEVER TOO LATE TO START CARING

We, as humans, ironically ignore the very miraculous vessel we live in – our body. It’s there for us ALL the time, tries to work despite being abused with foreign substances like fast food, soda, alcohol and tobacco and strives to perform all the basic functions necessary to keep us alive. But our inherent selfishness forces us to avoid thinking about the consequences of our actions by living in the moment, which is a good thing but may not necessarily be so in the long run.

So instead of being shocked at the “betrayal” of your body when you suddenly find yourself in bed, sick, we should start taking good care of it immediately. Apart from the clichéd suggestions of eating healthy and getting regular exercise, there is one solid suggestion that could not only help prevent further damage to your organs but might, just might help undo the damage already done. And that, people, is consulting a general physician, who is, as the name suggests, a doctor who practices general medicine and is the go to person to erase all your queries about being in perfect shape.

A general medicine practitioner is familiar with the workings of all parts and organs of the body and can even detect a problem in one part of the body by examining another. Which is why it is time to kick that know it all ego to the curb and seek help, because your life can be way better than it already is and you know it! By - Sukanya

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TELEMEDICINE, ITS BENEFITS AND USES

Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications to improve the health status of patients by exchanging medical information using latest technology. It helps eliminate the distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities. It is very beneficial to the rural poor, who can not afford quality medication or don't have an efficient healthcare system in their vicinity.

Large hospital have e-medicine provision as a part of their CSR initiatives. Many doctors are also in support of it since 70 percent of India’s population lives in rural areas and even in cities, health workers have a hectic lifestyle and long commutes which makes it tough to visit the doctor, but there are nearly 900 million mobile phone connections and over 200 million internet users, hence the wireless technology can be harnessed to decentralise India’s healthcare industry.

Some of the lesser known benefits and uses of the telemedicine industry are:

1. Telemedicine has been shown to reduce the cost of healthcare and increase efficiency through better management of chronic diseases,shared health professional staffing, reduced travel times, and fewer or shorter hospital stays.
2. Telemedicine can be used as a teaching tool, by which experienced medical staff can observe, show, and instruct the medical staff located somewhere else.
3. It also keeps a track of blood pressure, heart rate, weight, blood glucose, and hemoglobin. Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, the provider may check these statistics on a daily or weekly basis to determine the best course of treatment. 

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DON'T FRET FOR A DIABETOLOGIST ANYMORE?

Diabetes is rapidly spreading in India, and has increased by 28% in the past four years. Currently, around 70 million Indian are suffering from diabetes. India is also referred to as the diabetic capital of the world, that is, it homes the highest number of diabetics in the world. According to a recent study, the people suffering from this disease have increased by 40% in urban cities and 49% in rural areas.

All these facts and statistics have thrown enough light on the prevalence of diabetes in our country. While diabetes is definitely the result of a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle, it can be due to genetic and metabolic abnormalities and demographic transitions as well. Certain types of diabetes are due to a high intake of sugar which increases its level in the body.

While the most common and prevalent treatment involves insulin, many a times even insulin doesn't help in curing the illness. According to an article published by Business Standard, metabolic surgery can control diabetes in over 80% of patients in India.

With such a whopping number of people suffering from diabetes, the demand for a diabetologist is very high. Dr. Ajay Rastogi is an experienced and renowned diabetologist, practicing in Noida and Indirapuram. He has served big hospitals like Apollo Hospital, Fortis Hospital and GTB Hospital and runs a private clinic as well. By - Jessica

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DERMATOLOGY : JUST SKIN ?

Sunscreen, lotion, wipes : All are mandatory essentials found in the average Indian’s home these days to undo the damage that has been done to their skin by being out all day in the most severely polluted environment. It just doesn’t seem fair to subject the most visible organ on our body : the skin, to such harsh conditions. But we have no choice. As a result, there are side effects like rashes, pigmentation, black spots, sunburns, uneven tanning.

People also develop more serious conditions like skin cancer, warts, fungal infections, severe acne , cold sores, and the likes. It does make one shudder to think what our skin has been , and is going through every day. It is therefore extremely important to take good care of our skin and do so with the help of a well qualified doctor. A dermatologist is a doctor who deals with treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, nails . Dermatologists essentially give us a helping hand to undo the damage we have done to our skin or to diagnose the diseases that unfortunaltely land upon a huge section of the society. Even if we don’t have any ailments, it is always advisable to keep in touch with a dermatologist, because prevention IS better than cure after all.

At MEDICOSA appointments with dermatologists such as Dr TA Rana, an immensely qualified doctor who specializes in skin,cosmetic and laser surgery can be made. 

It is better to take action now than regret being lazy later! 

By - Sukanya

For more visit : Dermatology in Noida

BLOOD DONORS: ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?

We all know that blood is required for transfusions and after accidents and surgeries and there is a major shoratge of blood in our country. There has been great emphasis on why blood donation is the need of the hour, but are we really working towards our goal? Most of us agree that blood donation is indeed a very noble, altruistic act and can save lives but when its our chance, do we really change our habits and contribute to it positively? Its time for us to roll up our sleeves (literally) and get that one unit of blood drawn.

A few years back, while organizing a blood donation camp, I came across a very shocking and disgraceful incident. The camp was a success but almost towards the end, an old lady rushed to us and begged for HH blood group (commonly known as Bombay blood group) for her son. It is one of the rarest blood groups in India and wasn't available in any of the nearby blood banks at that moment. She used all her contacts but all her efforts went futile and she was left with no other option other than reaching out to a blood donation camp. While we searched for a blood donor on the internet, the incident threw light on the importance of a platform which connects the needy directly to the donors.

Many healthcare servers have come up which provide the required platform for an effective blood donor search. MEDICOSA, an online networked healthcare system displays a list of all the blood donors arranged according to their blood groups. It also provides the much needed interface for the patients to connect and contact the donors directly.  By - Jessica

OB-GYNS : HOW IMPORTANT ARE THEY ?

To be honest, most of us have heard about OB/GYNs through the TV. We know they exist but we have seldom been to them, because it seems that only people with “problems” visit OB / GYNs . firstly, it is important to define who OB / GYNs are. OB GYN is the abbreviation for obstetricians and gynaecologists. Obstretricians mainly take care of pregnant women and their unborn baby during the course of their pregnancy. Their duty also extends to providing post natal care and ensuring that the baby and mother are both in good health.

Gynaecologists are doctors who deal with the reproductive system in women and problems associated with it. Like problems with the menstrual cycle, anomalies in the uterus, ovaries and so forth. Obstetricians and gynaecologists often double up to perform both duties. It is imperative for every female teenager to know that visits to the OBGYN are considered routine in most countries and one does not need to be plagued with a “disease’’ to do so. Regular visits to the OBGYN ensure that everything is in order within the body and are the best form of preventive healthcare when it comes to the reproductive system.

In today’s day and age , due to differences in lifestyles as well as mindsets as compared to traditional times, certain anomalies have been seen on an upward trend. Infertility is also becoming a major cause of concern these days. It is better to get an early start and seek guidance from an OBGYN so as to prevent future hindrances along the road.

MEDICOSA is a networked patient care ecosystem on cloud to enable medical fraternity for offering integrated healthcare services to their patients. For more information about obstetrics and gynaecology in noida please visit MEDICOSA.   BY- SUKANYA