When do you need stitches?
Accidents happen all the time! While minor scrapes and scratches will heal on their own, deeper wounds may require stitches. Stitches allow your wounds to heal faster and minimize bleeding as well as infections. The thread used for stitches may vary according to the location of the wound. Medical professional uses silk, nylon, and dissolvable […]
Who are First Responders?
The first person to arrive at an emergency or accident scene is known as the first responder. Police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and emergency personnel are usually the first to report to the scene. They help the injured and arrange for medical care. They are real-life superheroes! A certified first-responder undergoes training so that they can […]
The golden hour
The first 60 mins after a traumatic event are very crucial for the injured. According to medical experts, if proper care is given with the golden hour, the patient has better chances of survival and fewer chances of post-operative issues. In 1975, R.Adams Cowley, the Shock Trauma institute founder, coined the term ‘the golden hour’. […]
Vaccines: how do they work?
What are vaccines, and how do they work? The human body has many physical barriers to prevent pathogens and bacteria from entering the system. When physical barriers (skin, mucus, cilia) fail to stop the pathogens, our immune system fights them off. When our immune system is exposed to a new antigen, it may take some […]
How To keep your heart healthy
The recent death of actor Siddharth Shukla has once again reminded us of the fragility of life and the importance of heart health. Often people confuse a visually healthy body for a strong body. Excessive workouts, long-term effects of protein supplements, crash diets, and unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking can internally damage […]
PTSD in car accident victims
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic experience or event. The human mind is strong, but sometimes a painful event may leave a devastating impact which may manifest itself as nightmares, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and uncontrollable negative emotions. Healing takes time, and old wounds will slowly start to fade […]
Mental health during the COVID19 crisis
Increased use of alcohol, drug abuse, insomnia, depression, and anxiety are just some of the many things that have been triggered by the COVID19 pandemic. The feelings of loss, prolonged months of isolation, and stigma towards covid patients have left drastic impacts on many. Post COVID19 complications have further impacted people’s neurological and mental health […]
Post COVID19 CARE?
How to recuperate from the effects of coronavirus Have you recently recovered from COVID19? The worst may be over, but it is unwise to let your guard down post the recovery period. Although most patients have developed antibodies after covid infection preventing reinfection, many patients have faced other health complications. Following the COVID19 protocols of […]
