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Because even endings, like patients, have a way of resuscitating themselves
Recovery after surgery doesn’t depend solely on the surgeon’s skill, but also on whether there’s loved ones waiting outside the ICU
Robotic surgery may be the latest obsession in medical circles, but it can never replace the intuition and empathy — or sense of humour — of a...
I understand that science does not have all the answers, but I would respect the ones it does
Faced with a teen living with severe scoliosis, surgery proves the best way to give her the chance to stand tall, both literally and metaphorically
Fainting — the world going dark, your body abandoning you — can feel like the end, but in most cases, it’s just the body’s failsafe during...
In surgery, like in life, it’s usually one step at a time. But when fate slaps you with two equally urgent problems, it’s best to hit back with a...
How do we feel when we lose our sense of self? Sometimes, a slice of the scalpel leads to a personality reset
Almost nothing is as good as it seems, for the simple reason that nothing lasts
The spine doesn’t just support you – it bears your pain and helps you dance again.
In surgery, and in life, it all comes down to protecting the centre, the window to the soul
Sometimes the scans look innocent, but a doctor’s gut says otherwise. The dilemma: Do we stand by that intuition or give in to the patient’s...
Sometimes, during a crisis, we need to remember that when we bleed, we all have the same blood
Doctors rarely have the time for the emotional aspect of medicine but often, it’s what gives patients succour
Surgeons love the OR, but occasionally, a sharp clinical diagnosis—especially a rare condition—can bring the same satisfaction in the OPD
Do doctors secretly experience happiness when a fellow surgeon encounters a complication, perhaps as confirmation they’re not alone in their...
How belief, optimism, and prayer help families pull through severe health crises
Patients come to us for medical assistance, but sometimes end up helping us instead
Stealing patient data, changing medication dosages or bugging surgical robots—there’s a whole lot of damage cybercriminals can do to hospitals
A late night, another patient in distress or a tiff with the spouse—patients will never know the worries that weigh on their surgeon during an...
From gossip to jokes to memories—the changing room at the hospital has seen and heard it all
You may think that when a doctor suggests an urgent surgery, he is out to dupe you, but sometimes, it’s just to make sure you don’t fall off the edge
For patients, flirting is often a defence mechanism Representation pic Come quickly, I’m alone in the room with the doctor,” 40-year-old Radha...
Do you want a robot to operate on you? Or just make life easier by taking care of the paperwork? Representation pic Recently, a French surgeon...