Ever since beta-blockers were pharmaceutically introduced, there loomed a cloud of doubt over their therapeutic safety. Whether beta-blockers can be used liberally for a range of cardiovascular diseases or not has been a persistent question for physicians and cardiologists across the globe. Though research supports the use of beta-blockers in patients with a history of …
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GOSF: The Best Time to Buy Your Laptop
The Annual Great Online Shopping Festival (GOSF) has begun today and the discounts have begun. With all the deals being offered, now would be a great time to pick up that laptop you’ve always wanted for your practice. But what is GOSF? GOSF has been held annually in India since 2012, and is currently in its …
Best practices in managing medical clinics: Using staff effectively
As the healthcare industry witnessed many technology trends over the past decade, it has now become much easier to improve outpatient services and reduce prolonged hospital stays. The basic foundation for this rests on common sense and simple tools that enable an optimal medical practice. As the trend of outpatient care (or ambulatory care) increases, …
4 simple ways to ensure patients keep their appointments
Most developing countries are thickly populated. India alone has a population of more than 1224.6 million people1 which is more than one-sixth of the world’s population. However, for such a huge population, the Doctor –Population Ratio is a frugal 1:17002. This stresses the need for good doctor- patient communication during medical consultations and appointments. Doctors who …
Medical gadget of the week: The mutebutton™ device that treats tinnitus
Editor’s note: Thank you for your overwhelming response to last week’s Medical Gadget of the Week, the Empatica Embrace smartwatch. Continuing the proliferation of technology in helping the diagnosis or treatment of niche medical conditions, this week we present a device designed to treat tinnitus. Tinnitus is a common medical condition affecting as high as 10-15% …
5 reasons why doctors must reduce paper dependency
While digital technology is transforming healthcare by leaps & bounds, the concept remains alien to most medical practitioners in India. The advent of the electronic health record (EHR) system has revamped the entire healthcare system in the USA, Canada and UK. Despite making great waves abroad, our Indian medical community – particularly the small practice …
5 Great Hollywood Movies about Doctors
Do you love drama and suspense? Sure, we all do. But as doctors, you see grief, pain & distress in the consultation room, you go through trial & tribulations in the operation theatre, you feel a sense of accomplishment on successfully curing patients, and you experience unparalleled joy as you reverently deal with patients who …
5 things doctors should remember while billing patients
When it comes to settling medical bills after a hospital stay or procedure or even a consultation, the patient is usually in a hurry to get home, and rightly so. Who wants to spend extra time lingering around at an infirmary? However, in this hurry, people ignore the fact that billing is a cumbersome process …
Top 5 computer monitors to view X-rays in
Digital X-rays are a great alternative to the old X-rays, with easy sharing with your patients and other doctors. You also have a system of making annotations to images, so adding your notes becomes easier than ever. Having a good monitor with good gray-scale accuracy will give your crisp and clear X-rays. Here are 5 good monitors that …
What are electronic medical records?
A medical record is data collected by the medical practitioner from the patient, concerning the disease and it’s history, onset, tests done, previous treatment and the prognosis. Until recently, these records were hand written by the doctor and were arranged as physical files. With advances in technology and easy access to computers, the tedious …