Dr. Talks: Recent Episodes
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Dr. Talks hosts some of the best doctors and talks to them about different ailments and conditions they treat. The doctors are specialists in their field and listening to them helps the community to understand a disease or a condition and its treatment better. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute medical or health advice.Please read the complete disclaimer at https://www.drstories.com/disclaimer.
We talk about Covid-19 virus in detail but easy to understand language with Dr. Rekha Goswami.
Dr. Rekha Goswami, is an infectious disease specialist in Lewiston, Maine, US. She has over 20 years of experience with 12 years of experience working in the villages of India to improve mother and child health services in the public sector.
The topics discussed include:
- What is Covid-19 virus
- Common tests to detect the Covid-19 virus
- Measures one can take to avoid Covid-19
- Difference between pneumonia caused by Covid -19 and tuberculosis
- Management of Covid-19 infection
- Mucormycosis and relationship with COVID infection
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Coronary Bypass grafting and angioplasty are procedures to treat clogged arteries. In this podcast we will discuss about these procedures and their differences.
Our guest Dr. Manoj Pradhan is a leading name in Cardio Thoracic surgery in Pune and Maharashtra. He has experience of over 26 years in Cardio Thoracic surgery.
Dr. Pradhan’s specialty is carrying out high risk surgeries on patients with serious complications like kidney failure, respiratory complications, etc who are refused surgical options by other cardiac centres because of the risk involved. He specializes in complex beating heart bypass surgeries and heart failure surgeries. He also advises on lifestyle modification to reduce heart disease.
Topics Discussed
- What is coronary heart disease?
- How is a coronary heart disease diagnosed?
- What are the causes and risk factors for coronary heart disease?
- Treatment options for a coronary heart disease.
- What is coronary bypass grafting?
- What is angioplasty with stents?
- How do you decide which treatment approach to choose between coronary bypass grafting and angioplasty with stents? What are factors used in decision making?
- Risk factors associated with coronary bypass grafting?
- Risk factors associated with angioplasty with stents?
- Comparing success rate between coronary bypass grafting and angioplasty with stents.
- Post surgery rehabilitation in coronary bypass grafting and angioplasty with stents.
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Dr. Stories honors and celebrates our doctors who serve patients and the community. We host best doctors who share their knowledge with our audience. We also share inspirational stories of patients who fought against challenging illnesses and came out a winner.
angioplasty #heartsurgery #heartbypass #coronary #heart disease
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In this Patient Talks we host a young man who injured his knee while playing football. Due to lack of awareness regarding knee injuries in sports he delayed the treatment. Lets listen to him and learn from his experience.
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A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through a weak spot in muscle or tissue. Most hernias occur within the abdominal cavity, between the chest and the hips.
The most common types of hernia are inguinal (inner groin) and femoral (outer groin) hernias. Of all hernias that occur nearly 75% to 80% are inguinal or femoral.
Hernias do not get better on their own and early treatment is the best way to manage them.
We discuss about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of hernia with Dr. Rajesh Bijlani.
Dr. Rajesh Bijlani is among the best specialists in Abdominal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery (Proctology) and Gastrointestinal Surgery in Mumbai. A highly trained & specialist doctor, Dr. Rajesh Bijlani has over 25 years of experience as a practicing surgeon. He believes in providing high quality information to patients about their health condition & its management.
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Ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow through a brain artery is blocked by a clot. Ischemic stroke is one of three types of stroke and is also referred as brain ischemia and cerebral ischemia. If circulation isn’t restored quickly, brain damage can be permanent.
Ischemic Stroke consists of 87% of all strokes. To quote WHO, "Worldwide, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) are the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability."
Dr. Talks hosts Dr. Girish Rajpal to discuss acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Girish Rajpal is one of the best Neurointerventional Surgeons in India. He is one of the few endovascular neurosurgeons in the country and in the world with dual training of neurosurgery and neurointerventional surgery. Dr. Girish is one of the few top stroke specialists in the country and is also an active member of both national and international professional societies.
The topics covered during the discussion are:
- What is acute ischemic stroke?
- What's the difference between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke?
- What causes acute ischemic stroke?
- What are the risk factors of acute ischemic stroke?
- Symptoms and Diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke.
- Treatment and rehabilitation approach for acute ischemic stroke.
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ischemicbrainstroke #ischemicstroke #strokeawareness
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We discuss about shoulder trauma and causes due to which one may require shoulder replacement surgery.
Dr Mukesh is one of the top Orthopaedic specialist in India. He heads the Centre for Robotic Join Replacement & Sports medicine in Nagpur.
Items discussed include:
- Shoulder joint and its mobile structure
- Causes that could lead to requiring shoulder replacement surgery
- Alternative options to shoulder replacement surgery
- Reverse should replacement
- Recovery process after shoulder replacement surgery
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shoulderreplacementrehab #shoulderpain #shoulderrehab #shoulderreplacementrehabilitation
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Our guest today is a well known cardiologist Dr. Jagdish Hiremath. Dr. Jagdish serves as the Director Cath Lab, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, India.
Dr. Jagdish helps us understand the important role being played by Nuclear imaging in enabling medical experts make informed and objective clinical decisions.
He shares his own case experiences and highlights how imaging technology enabled doctors to make correct decisions in complex health scenarios.
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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder.
In this episode we will discuss about shoulder rotator cuff injuries with Dr. Ashutosh Ajri. Dr. Ashutosh is a specialized orthopaedic surgeon of shoulder, knee and sports injuries. He is among the best Shoulder, Knee and Joint replacement surgeons in Pune who specializes in Arthroscopy surgeries, replacement surgeries and Sports Ligament Injuries.
Listen to Sports Injuries Podcast.
The key points discussed in the podcast are:
- What is shoulder rotator cuff tear?
- What causes shoulder rotator cuff tear?
- How can we prevent shoulder rotator cuff tear?
- What are the symptoms of shoulder rotator cuff tear?
- How does one diagnose shoulder rotator cuff tear?
- What are the treatment approaches to shoulder rotator cuff tear?
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In today’s episode, we will take forward our discussion with Dr. Geeta Sundar, the well-known author, and Consultant in medicine, on Health After Forty series of podcasts.
We will discuss the burning problem called Hyperacidity. Hyperacidity is becoming increasingly common, due to a sedentary lifestyle and fast food culture. And especially with the COVID-19 lockdowns, this has increased.
In the last episode, which was an Introduction to Health After Forty, we had an overview of health challenges one can face as one crosses forty. Listeners who missed the introductory episode can visit www.drstories.com to listen to it.
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Many of us get shivers when a dentist tells us that we need a RCT (Root Canal Treatment) for the tooth pain that we ignored for long. So today we will discuss everything about Root Canal treatment. We will also discuss preventive steps to avoid going for RCT.
In addition to RCT, we will talk about dental treatments during Covid-19. We will address questions such as how safe is a visit to dental clinic? What preventive steps one can take while visiting a dental clinic?
Our guest today is Dr. Sharad Gupta. Dr. Sharad has expertise in expertise in Smile design, Oral implants, Maxillofacial prosthesis, Dental lasers, Minor Oral Surgical and Period Plastic procedures.
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A very warm welcome to all the listeners of Patient Talks. Our guest today is a woman who, in spite of being suffering from epilepsy nearly for a decade, has not lost her enthusiasm for life. In addition to that, whenever an opportunity arises, she helps and educate other epilepsy patients. She is a healthcare professional who is now happily married.
Through this story we will learn that as an epilepsy patient, having Refractory Epilepsy (Drug Resistant Epilepsy), one must consider evaluation through Video EEG and other methods with the help of an Epilepsy specialist neurosurgeon and check whether one can benefit from epilepsy surgery. One can also research on the internet and collect inputs. Then, armed with right information, one should make a decision whether to continue medicine based treatment or go for an epilepsy surgery. Finally, one must never give up hope as your will to defeat epilepsy is an important factor in your treatment.
I am very happy to bring this story to all of you. Happy listening.
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This episode of Dr. Talks would discuss how one can stay healthy during Covid-19 by adjusting our eating habits. Good nutrition will boost our immune system thus either preventing infection or helping during recovery. To quote Hippocrates "Let Food Be Thy Medicine, Thy Medicine Shall Be Thy Food".
Our special guest, Ms. Ujjwala Baxi, is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator. She will educate us about following:
- Adjusting our diet during Covid-19 and lock downs
- Dietary inputs for children and elderly parents
- Diet inputs for pregnant women
- Diet management for diabetes patients
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Dr. Talks hosts Dr. Mazda K. Turel to discuss about a condition called Ruptured Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Mazda is a practicing Neurosurgeon. He specializes in the treatment of diseases of the brain and spine and advocates an approach to neurosurgery that is both balanced and proactive.
The discussion will help us understand following:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
- Symptoms and causes of Brain Aneurysm
- Treatment and recovery from ruptured brain aneurysm
- Life style change that can help prevent brain aneurysm
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The inaugural episode of Patient Talks is with Mr. Manoj who is a real life hero. For the last eight years he is fighting one of the most challenging health issues of his son, who is a child with epilepsy, but never ever he gave up. His philosophy in life is “Every problem has a Solution”. I am humbled and honored to bring the story of his family to all of you. It is a story which would inspire all of us to never give up.
Mr. Manoj takes us through his family's journey. He shares with us:
- How and when epilepsy (mirgi) of his son was diagnosed (childhood epilepsy)?
- Impact of epilepsy on the social and family life.
- The medicine based treatment, its duration and failure to cure epilepsy (Refractory Epilepsy).
- His exploration of epilepsy surgery or epilepsy operation.
- How family arrived at a decision to go for epilepsy surgery for his son.
- Epilepsy surgery outcome and post surgery recovery of his son.
- Key learning from the experience which can be leveraged by other patients.
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In this episode of Dr. Talks we host Dr. Prashant Makhija. Dr. Prashant is a practicing Neurologist at the prestigious Wockhardt Hospital, South Mumbai, India. He has qualitative experience in the field of Neurology including its various sub-specialties such as Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine, Stroke, Headache, Movement disorder, Neuromuscular and Neurobehaviour. He was awarded with “Young investigator award" at the 10th World Stroke Congress.
Dr. Prashant covers following aspect of headache with us:
- What is a headache?
- Common facts about headache.
- Primary and Secondary headache.
- Migraine, which is a primary headache.
- Case history with respect to a migraine.
- Danger signs with respect to headaches.
- Treatment approaches for Primary and Secondary headache.
- Treatment approach of Migraine.
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Headaches #Migraine #migrainetreatment
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In this episode of Dr. Talks we host Dr. SK Rajan, a renowned neurosurgeon and spine surgeon based in Gurgaon, India. He is an ‘AO International’ Certified Spine Surgeon with 20 years of experience in surgical arena.
Dr. Rajan explains in detail following.
- Overview of sciatica nerve pain
- Causes of Sciatica Nerve Pain
- Symptoms of Sciatica Nerve Pain
- Sciatica Risk factors
- Symptoms of Sciatica Pain
- Treatment for Sciatica Nerve Pain
- Prevention of Sciatica
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In today’s time, when globally we are facing the Covid-19 pandemic, taking care of our health has become even more important. Especially, for those who are nearing forty years or are over forty years in age.
Starting with this introductory episode of the Health After Forty series, we will learn from our guest, Dr. Geeta Sundar, the health conditions that one can face as we age. We will also learn how to manage and prevent health issues.
Dr. Geeta Sundar has over 41 years of experience as a practicing doctor in Internal Medicine. Being amongst the best Medicine Specialists, Dr. Geeta Sundar constantly strives to provide the latest & the best medical services in the field of Internal Medicine.
Topics that will be discussed are:
- Problems that affect most of us after forty years of age: Examples include bowel problems, like constipation, diarrhea, piles, hernia, and fissures. Bones and joints issues will also be discussed.
- Problems that affect many of us after forty years of age: We will discuss conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity.
- Problems that may affect only some of us after forty years of age: Mental problems, Cancer, Parkinsonism, etc. would be covered.
- Some important health-related knowledge: Nutrition & diet and other relevant health information will be discussed.
covid19 #coronavirus #Diabetes #Hypertension #Cancer #Nutrition
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In this episode, we talk with our guest Dr. Nilesh Kurwale who is an epilepsy specialist based out of Pune, India.
Dr. Nilesh explains Epilepsy Surgery as a treatment approach in infants. He helps us understand the following:
- How early surgery can be planned for infants? How long should one wait for medicines to work? Are there any risks in waiting?
- The rationale behind epilepsy surgery in Infants.
- The typical diagnosis or syndromes one finds in infants that can be treated surgically.
- Safety of surgery while operating Infants.
- The outcome of epilepsy surgeries in Infants.
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Dr. Rahul is a consultant in Diabetology, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai. In this episode Dr. Rahul explains the key aspects related to Diabetes management during Covid-19 pandemic.
- Whether people with diabetes are more likely to get Covid-19?
- Complications in Diabetes patients due to Covid-19.
- Do Diabetes patients need to be concerned about DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis).
- New-Onset Diabetes in Covid-19.
- Warning signs that diabetes patients should be aware of.
Summary: Diabetes patients are not at higher risk of Covid 19 infection. But once infected, risk of complications could be higher if diabetes is not well controlled or managed. Diabetes patients need to manage their glucose level better and if required get in touch with a qualified doctor.
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In this episode we host Dr. Mazda K. Turel. Dr Mazda is a practicing Neurosurgeon at the prestigious Wockhardt Hospital, South Mumbai, India. He is also an Honorary Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Groups of Hospitals. He specializes in the treatment of diseases of the brain and spine and advocates an approach to neurosurgery that is both balanced and proactive.
Key Topics covered are:
1. What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
2. Symptoms and signs of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
3. Causes and Diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
4. Treatment approaches to Trigeminal Neuralgia - Medicine based treatment, Radiosurgery and Neurosurgery.
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In this episode we talk with Dr. Ashutosh Ajri. Dr. Ashutosh is a specialized orthopaedic surgeon of shoulder, knee and sports injuries. He is among the best Shoulder, Knee and Joint replacement surgeons in Pune who specializes in Arthroscopy surgeries, replacement surgeries and Sports Ligament Injuries.
Key topics covered:
- Common preventive steps for sports injuries
- P.R.I.C.E protocol for sports injuries
- Common knee injuries such as ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) Tear and Meniscus Tear in Knee
- Treatment for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) Tear and Meniscus Tear in Knee
- Common shoulder injury which is dislocation of the shoulder
- Treatment for shoulder dislocation
- Rehabilitation program for sports injuries
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In this episode, we talk with our guest Dr. Nilesh Kurwale who is an epilepsy specialist based out of Pune, India.
Dr. Nilesh helps us understand Epilepsy Surgery as a treatment approach. He covers different types of epilepsy surgeries i.e. curative and palliative surgeries. We discuss risks associated with epilepsy surgeries.
Dr. Nilesh highlights his counseling approach and rationale behind epilepsy surgery. Finally, we discuss the financial costs associated with epilepsy surgery.
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Learn more about Dr. Nilesh Kurwale at:
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In this episode we host Dr. Mukesh Laddha. Dr. Mukesh is one of the top Orthopaedic specialists in India. He heads the Center for Robotic Joint Replacement & Sports medicine in Nagpur. Dr. Mukesh is pioneering the use of Robotic technology in joint replacement. We interact with Dr. Mukesh to learn about:
- Knee arthritis and its types
- Patients commonly affected by Knee arthritis
- Use of Robotic Technology in Knee Replacement Surgery
- Benefits of using Robotic Technology
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In this episode we host Dr. Mazda K Turel who is a practicing Neurosurgeon at the prestigious Wockhardt Hospitals, South Mumbai, India. Dr. Mazda specializes in the treatment of diseases of the brain and spine and advocates an approach to neurosurgery that is both balanced and proactive.
We interact with Dr. Mazda about Brain Tumors.
- Types of Brain Tumors
- Symptoms of Brain Tumor
- What causes a brain tumor
- Diagnosis of the Brain Tumor
- How a neurosurgeon treats brain tumors.
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In this episode, we talk with our guest Dr. Nilesh Kurwale who is an epilepsy specialist based out of Pune, India. Dr. Nilesh explains and defines epilepsy, symptoms of epilepsy, and what are the different ways to treat epilepsy.
The topics covered include:
- What is epilepsy or mirgi?
- What is self limiting and refractory epilepsy?
- Some aspects of when a patient is a child with epilepsy
- Treatment for refractory epilepsy
- Epilepsy operation as a treatment approach
- Safety of surgery for epilepsy
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