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Senior Health and Fitness Day | No Tobacco Day

Posted on May 31, 2017 by admin

Today is No Tobacco Day and this day was established with the goal of raising awareness of the dangers of this habit, and the thousands of lives it costs every year. Did you know that today is also Senior Health and Fitness Day? For Grandma, Grandpa, Granny, Gramps, Nana, Papa and all our well-loved elders, Senior Health & Fitness Day is a time to explore the many senior-friendly physical activity options, and to understand the importance of exercise and nutrition for ongoing health and illness-prevention. A healthy diet can boost energy and immunity, and regular exercise is necessary to retain bone …

Guide for medical opinion

Posted on April 27, 2017 by admin

my-healthconnect was conceptualized with the objective of helping patients with a provisional diagnosis/medical opinion so that you can travel with information rather than take a chance on your health. Using our patient platform, you can upload your reports and a summary of your symptoms and medical history and after reviewing it, the doctors on our panel can offer you an initial analysis. We explained the benefits of a medical opinion prior to your medical travel in one of our earlier blogs. We seek to now educate our patient community on how best to communicate the requisite information for a more …

Walk to Work Day | World Health Day

Posted on April 7, 2017 by admin

Today is World Health Day and this day is celebrated every year on the founding day of the World Health Organization. Did you know that today is also Walk to Work Day? Obviously, walking to work provides amazing health benefits to the otherwise sedentary person. The extra time necessary to walk to work helps wake you up and spend time clearing your head and greeting the day in something less than a rush. Walk to Work Day helps you reduce carbon emissions, add some healthy movement to your day, and generally appreciate the world around you more. So get out …

A more informed medical journey

Posted on March 25, 2017 by admin

Mr.Sanjay Verma* lives in Assam in India and has been recently diagnosed with varicose veins (a condition in which veins in the legs become enlarged). He prefers to have his surgery performed at Hyderabad (about 1500 kms from where he lives) but is unsure on the right doctor for his issue. He connects at my-healthconnect and uploads his recent prescriptions and laboratory reports. A vascular specialist surgeon from Hyderabad analyses the reports and gives Mr. Verma a provisional diagnostic plan. The plan includes a possible treatment plan, cost estimate and days of stay at Hyderabad (if surgery is confirmed). The …

International Day of Happiness | World Oral Health Day

Posted on March 20, 2017 by admin

Today is World Oral Health Day and it is celebrated globally to highlight the importance of oral health for a healthy body. Apparently today is also, International Day of Happiness, where we try to educate and increase public awareness of the benefits of happiness. This day originated at the Kingdom of Bhutan in the Himalayan region of Asia, where it is thought by many to be among the happiest in the world due to the holistic approach to life and the amount of importance which is placed on the well being of people and communities, as much as material wealth. …

Arthritis of the Knee

Posted on February 21, 2017 by admin

There’s a persistent ache in your knee and you know that arthritis runs in the family. The words “knee pain” on Google search throws up thousands of posts on Arthritis and Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Surgery. And yet, after hours of research, there are niggling questions and non-medical queries that arise. Here we seek to address those that a patient has once his/her surgeon has recommended a Knee Replacement Surgery (TKR Surgery). #1: I am apprehensive about this surgery and have heard stories of my friend’s aunt having a bad experience and increased pain post TKR. What do I do? …

Kidney Transplant

Posted on January 28, 2017 by admin

There’s good news and there’s bad news. The bad news is that someone you care about has end-stage renal disease and needs a Kidney Transplant. The good news is that something can be done about it and the person with the opportunity could be you. What is kidney transplant? Kidney transplantation or renal transplantation involves the organ transplant of a healthy kidney into a patient with end-stage renal disease. The donor is usually a direct blood relation of the recipient – child, parent or sibling. Kidney failure The kidneys perform the critical function of purifying the blood in the human …

Online medical opinion

Posted on October 17, 2016 by admin

Mr.Anil is 65 years old and has had some severe back pain for a few weeks now. He has a 10am appointment pre-booked with a specialist spine (orthopaedic) doctor. His plan was to finish his morning walk, meet the doctor and then return home for lunch. But, he’s been waiting in the OPD area well past his appointed slot and is only able to finish his preliminary consultation with the doctor by 12 noon, post which he is required to take an X-ray of Lumbar Spine which, unfortunately, can only happen by 2pm. He ends up having lunch at the …

Biscotti Day | World Heart Day

Posted on September 29, 2016 by admin

Today is World Heart Day… A perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy. Did you know that today is also Biscotti Day. Enjoy the day with a biscotti along with your favorite blend of coffee or a steaming cup of relaxing tea!!!

Recommended Surgery for treatment? Make sure you are asking the right questions!!!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by admin

Being recommended for a surgery for treatment these days for a health ailment is very common. The usual questions that patients ask are: Is the surgical treatment cost effective? Is the doctor warm/welcoming in his approach? Is the hospital and/or the doctor a reputed one? Is the hospital located at a convenient distance from my home? Does the hospital accept the medical insurance that I am covered under? While these are the typical items that we pay attention to, there are other aspects that you need to be informed about before deciding where, when and how to go in for …