OPD or the outpatient department is a wing of the hospital where the patient can seek consultation with a general physician or a specialist to discuss the health issues. OPD

Medical Records Department or the MRD is an essential part of a hospital or a healthcare setup which primarily stores records of the patients who have been either treated in

An inpatient department or IPD is a unit of a hospital or a healthcare facility where patients are admitted for medical conditions that require appropriate care and attention. An Inpatient

Intensive care unit (ICU) is that part of a hospital or a healthcare setup that is specially equipped to provide appropriate care to the patients who are critically ill and

A cesarean section is a surgery to deliver a baby when normal delivery or delivery through the birth canal (vagina) is either not likely or safe. The gynecologist or doctor

Tuberculosis is one of the most common chronic diseases causing death of many individuals across the world and this infection is caused by a bacterium. As per statistics by World

Bipolar disorder is a condition affecting the brain which causes extreme shifts in moods and behavior of the affected individual. The affected individual may experience extreme highs and lows during

The cervix or the uterine cervix is the lower portion of the uterus (or the neck of the womb). It is the cervix that connects the main body of the

Depression is a mental state of feeling low, sad or blue either constantly or periodically. Millions of individuals worldwide are affected with depression and some of them are even clinically

The endometrium is a layer seen in women’s uterus. The uterus is an organ of the female reproductive system, which normally carries the foetus in the pregnant woman till childbirth. There

During every visit to your doctor, your doctor initially checks your vital signs as they are the basic indicators of a body’s function. It is essential to understand the basics

In the simplest of terms immunity can be described as the body’s ability to fight infection or any foreign body. Immunity is acquired at birth and after being exposed to

Malaria is a parasitic infection which is transferred to humans by mosquitoes which are the carriers of the disease. The parasite causing Malaria is ‘Plasmodium’ (P.falciparum, P.ovale, P.vivax, P.malariae, and

Alcohol does not really need any introduction. It is the most widely used substance in the world, and has been for since time immemorial. What is important to know is alcohol

The placenta is a tissue interface in between mother and the developing baby. This placenta allows for uptake of nutrients and exchange of gases, thermo-regulates baby and removes waste from

Emergency department/ Accident and emergency and department of emergency medicine is one of the most important departments in a hospital or a healthcare setup that is operated by a dedicated

Recently we came across a lady enquiring about heart surgery for her father. She had written to many hospitals in different countries. It was a very long and stressful experience

Medication error includes a wide spectrum of errors encompassing inappropriate or unsuitable medication use or patient injury while the health care professional or patient have control of these medications. It can be related