When the Words “You Need Surgery” Change Everything
World Mental Health Day | October 10 You go to the doctor expecting answers. Perhaps it started with breathlessness, chest discomfort, fatigue, or an abnormal test. You expected medication, some lifestyle changes, maybe another consultation. Instead, you hear: “ You need surgery.” For a moment, you may not know what to say. The doctor continues […]
When your time isn’t up !!!
May 20, 1999. Northern Norway. Anna Bågenholm was 29 years old, a young trainee doctor pursuing radiology, was spending a day skiing with friends. She was e regular skier. The crisp Arctic air, the pristine snow, the thrill of speed— all the reasons why she loved to ski. She started her descent down the hill, […]
The Disease With No Face: Diagnosing Erdheim-Chester, One of Medicine’s Great Diagnostic Puzzles
What could possibly connect persistent pain in the long bones of both legs, excessive thirst, tissue appearing around the kidneys, fluid around the heart and an unusual layer of tissue encasing the aorta? At first, very little. One symptom may take a patient to an orthopaedic surgeon. Another to an endocrinologist. A kidney abnormality may […]
From Rare Disease to New Hope: How Gene Editing Changed KJ’s Future
An infant KJ was born with an ultra-rare genetic disorder – CPS1 (carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 ) deficiency, that affects one in every 1.3 million births and carries a mortality rate of about 50% in early infancy. CPS1 is the first enzyme in the urea cycle,thus its deficiency interferes with the Urea cycle and so […]
When Malaria cured Syphilis and a Psychiatrist won the Nobel Prize.
A post from history Dr Wagner-Juaregg The doctor looked at his dying patient and said: “I’m going to infect you with malaria.” It won the doctor a Nobel Prize. Vienna, 1917. Dr. Julius Wagner-Jauregg stood in a psychiatric hospital ward surrounded by patients who were slowly losing their minds. They weren’t mentally ill—at least, they […]
The Man with the Golden Arm: A Quiet Promise That Saved Millions
Every week, we talk about leadership, resilience, impact, and purpose. But sometimes, the most powerful lessons don’t come from boardrooms, headlines, or titles. Sometimes, they come from ordinary people who quietly choose to do the right thing—again and again—without recognition. This is the story of James Christopher Harrison OAM, known to the world as “The […]
Medical Ethics, Leadership, and the Legacy of Dr. Michael DeBakey
On New Year’s Eve in 2005, Michael DeBakey — widely regarded as one of the most accomplished cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons in history — was alone in his study preparing for an upcoming lecture when he felt a sudden, sharp pain tear through his upper chest, radiating between his shoulder blades and into his neck. […]
Adult Vaccination: An Essential but Often Overlooked Pillar of Preventive Healthcare
By Dr. Hemant Pathare Vaccination is commonly associated with childhood, but protection against infectious diseases should continue throughout life. Adult vaccination plays a crucial role in preventing serious illnesses, reducing complications, and protecting vulnerable populations. Evolution of Immunisation in India India’s immunisation journey began with the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in 1978. This programme […]
The Fight Against the Guinea Worm
January 20, 1981. Jimmy Carter walked out of the White House for the last time as president. He was fifty-six years old. Most men in his position would have retreated into legacy management—speeches, libraries, corporate boards, comfortable reflection. Carter looked at the world and saw something else: work left unfinished. He chose a target that […]
