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Dr.K.P.V.Rao is a General Medical Practitioner. He graduated as an MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Solapur, Kolhapur University, India in May 1983. He was a resident doctor in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at B Y L Nair Hospital, Mumbai in 1983-84. At present, he is practicing medicine at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. He has 36 years of experience in General Medical Practice and writes medical blogs.
8 Vegetables and the benefits of eating them In my previous articles on Prudent Diet 1 2, I have made references to a few vegetables like broccoli, beans, tomatoes and bell pepper. As such, I am a foodie and love eating a variety of vegetables. My recent articles have been all about some or the… Continue reading 8 Vegetables to Eat for a Good, Healthy and Great Life
Diabetic Foot Disease-How to Prevent and Treat it Image Source: FreeImages Introduction People with diabetes tend to have an increased risk of developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and its secondary complications, like ulcers and infections of the feet. The risk is further elevated if a patient has both diabetes and another chronic condition, such as… Continue reading DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-5 Suggestions on HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT IT
What is a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass? Introduction Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery (MIDCAB) is a new way to save lives by addressing the challenges of conventional CAB. Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery is an alternative to traditional on-table, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It’s also known as… Continue reading Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A New Way to Save Lives
What is Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis [ANUG] Have you ever noticed anyone having swollen gums with bleeding points and foul-smelling breath? Well, this can be what we call Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, a condition in which the gums swell and decay or rot. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) is a rare, but serious form of… Continue reading Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis- 8 Signs, symptoms for you to know and take action
DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE What is diabetic foot disease? Diabetic foot disease is a complication of poorly controlled diabetes. The picture below shows various presentations of how the changes take place in the foot due to poorly controlled blood sugar in diabetes. Introduction On 11th August 2020, I published an article on complications of diabetes. You… Continue reading HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-Part 1
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