Message from the Editor
Our very dear readers of K-WAY!
“Cura te ipsum”
Aahaah! You are wondering what these words mean.
This is a Latin phrase, an ancient proverb appearing in Luke 4:23. There, Jesus is quoted as saying, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, ‘Physician, heal thyself!’
A proverb used in literary texts from at least the 6th century B.C.
The message of the proverb is that Physicians should care for themselves in order to better care for the illnesses of others.
Often doctors tend to neglect their own health and that of their family, under pressure of their daily work.
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Wishing all my doctor colleagues a very happy Doctors Day!
Being a doctor is not easy. It is the hard work, the long hours and the sacrifices of less time with friends & family which wear us out emotionally, not just physically, & overwhelm us.
To stay energized & motivated, we have to love what we do. Allow me to share a part of my personal journey.
READ FULL ARTICLEPreventing Recurrent Stroke in High-Risk Patients
I feel proud and honoured to be a doctor & cardiologist. When I see patients coming in extremely sick and when with immediate treatment at any time of the day or night with transcatheter procedures, they recover and go home with smiles on their faces & family members’ faces, all the hardships we as doctors go through is forgotten. At Kauvery Hospital, the management led by Dr Aravindan ED, and the infrastructure provided including the hybrid cath lab operating room, allow us to undertake complex cardiac procedures safely. On this Doctor’s Day, I wish Dr Aravindan and all our colleagues a happy Doctor’s Day 2024 and thank the family members of all the doctors for their unconditional support.
READ FULL ARTICLEDoctors – God’s Wonderful Creation and Gift to Mankind
Doctors dedicate their entire time to caring for patients, often working long hours, and in their busy schedules, they frequently neglect their own well-being, especially when it comes to eating properly. This negligence can lead to poor nutrition, which affects their own nutritional health status. The irony is clear – those who dedicate their lives to promoting health are often unable to maintain their own.
READ FULL ARTICLEDebunking the Myths: The Truth About Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Happy Doctor’s Day to all my fellow colleagues and orthopods! Let’s keep nailing it and screwing up – in the best way possible, of course! Cheers to another year of keeping everything in place, one screw at a time.
There are numerous myths about total knee replacement surgery that contribute to patients’ reluctance to undergo the procedure. Dispelling these misconceptions with accurate and detailed information can help patients make more informed decisions.
READ FULL ARTICLEToothy Tales – Toothbrush
An oft-asked question by patients to dentists – “Which brush do I use and where?”
There are several brushes available in the market and it is very confusing as to which will be suitable for an individual.
Choose a brush with soft bristles, and brush to and fro with minimum force to clean all the teeth surfaces twice daily, once when you wake up and once just before you go to bed.
READ FULL ARTICLEJourney of Kauvery Heart Rhythm at Chennai
I joined my medical studies exactly 22 years ago, on Doctor’s Day, July 1. Exceptional teachers in medicine drove my interest to pursue my postgraduation in internal medicine. While exploring each arena in this field of medicine, I took up cardiology as my specialisation. I started my career as a cardiologist in 2016 after 14 years of medical education. Soon, I realised the need to focus my career on one of the many super-specialities within cardiology. Since my days of internal medicine, ECG (electrocardiogram) has always intrigued me. Diving deeper into this field, I left abroad for higher training, and henceforth became a cardiac electrophysiologist. As I practice my expertise in this field, I cannot thank my parents and family enough; their support was crucial to me throughout this journey.
READ FULL ARTICLEAge-Appropriate Play & Toys
As Pediatric Intensivists we try our best to help out parents and their lovable kids to get out of the most difficult times of their life.
My little patients don’t lie. Because of injections they may get angry with me for a while, but they soon forget and smile back. Sometimes I learn a lot from these cute little humans. Their innocence, perseverance to fight against a disease, the ability to forgive their problems soon and live at the moment with a pure smile.
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Patient Experience
The Kauvery Alwarpet hospital provides outstanding care and service. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and compassionate. Facilities were clean and well-maintained. Overall, an exceptional experience during a challenging time. And also Dr. N Sekar has some magical powers in his hand. Thank you all.
JFK
Recipe of the Month
Raw Mango Chutney/Pacha Manga Chammanthi
This simple no-cook chutney is a wonderful go-to side dish when you’re running short of time. While it might be simple, it does not in any way compromise on taste as the flavours of raw mango and coconut combine with other spices to give it a delicious zing that will keep you coming back for more.
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