Gallbladder stones are a common finding on a routine ultrasound scan. Many get concerned about it, but often it is nothing to worry about. A common question I am asked is whether having gallbladder stones means surgery is needed. Fortunately, it is not always the case. Today, I will discuss gallbladder stones with you, and …
A urine infection can give you a fever and pain when passing urine. Here is what you need to know.
Our body requires a number of different nutrients to function normally. Vitamin D is one such nutrient that has a variety of different functions in the body. Women (and men) in India are surprisingly low in Vitamin D levels. This can have detrimental effects on the body, and can affect your health in the long …
There has been a lot of chatter in the last few weeks about the Coronavirus infection pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected, and there have been a large number of casualties. These are no doubt stressful times for all of us. There have been a plethora of reports about how many people …
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Dr Vivek Baliga MBBS MRCP PhD PGDLM MBA CFRC is a consultant physician and cardiologist with a special interest in the management of diabetes and heart disease. He is the director of Baliga Diagnostics Pvt Ltd and proprietor of HeartSense. He has a specialist interest in echocardiography and heart failure management, and is the former …
Giving patients the right information is extremely important. Dr Vivek Baliga B, Consultant Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Baliga Diagnostics, believes that it is essential to spend time with patients and give them all the information that they deserve about their medical condition. However, time constraints make it very hard to achieve that. At the …
Your eyesight is a precious commodity. If you are looking to keep your eyes healthy, then there are certain things that you need to do to ensure that. Here are a few ways you can do so. Eat healthy foods, especially ones that are colored orange. They are rich in vitamin A that is essential …
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Our bones get thinner as we get older. Osteoporosis is a common problem that is faced by many, especially women in the post menopausal age group. In this presentation, Dr Vivek Baliga discusses a simple test that helps determine the thickness of bones and whether they are prone to fracturing. Take a look at the …
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In this presentation, Dr Vivek Baliga discusses chronic heart failure management in the setting of diabetes. This is a medical presentation meant for medical professionals and not patients (feel free to go through it though!) Dr Vivek Baliga – Chronic Disease Management In Heart Failure And Diabetes from Dr Vivek Baliga
