What if we get trapped in a fire? Every second counts. There is no time to think, deliberate or ask other people for advice. Learn these cool and clever survival skills today. You never know when they come useful. Share with friends, children, family, neighbours and colleagues. Those with teaching skills, please use the text, videos and slides to educate others. Fire is lethal. Fire spares no one. Fire is commoner and quicker than we believe.
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Worried about heart disease? Do you need a treadmill test? This article explains: 1. Mechanisms of heart attacks 2. What is a treadmill test, who needs it, who doesn’t, and why? 3. How the same test can be inaccurate and accurate in different settings. 4. Essential biostatistics in really easy format A useful guide for everyone, including doctors and students. I have used the simplest language possible for easy understanding.
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A few years ago, an apparently healthy pregnant woman was admitted for delivery at a hospital in Pal...
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American Newspaper news about Dr Rajeev Jayadevan
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KOCHI: ‘Manju, a 26-year-old IT professional working long hours in Kochi, developed a nagging pain in the centre of her chest. She didn’t have the time to consult a doctor, and so did what many people do in such situations - search the internet for a solution. Her Google search left her convinced that all of her symptoms pointed to terminal heart disease and that her days were numbered. She was no longer able to focus on her project, became irritable and frequently showed up for work tired from lack of sleep. She was already worried about how her dependents…
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പാമ്പുകടിയേറ്റാൽ കടിയേറ്റയാളും ചുറ്റുമുള്ളവരും പരിഭ്രാന്തരാകുന്നത് സാധാരണമാണ്. പാമ്പുകടി യേറ്റാൽ കൃത്യമായ അറിവില്ലാതെ പലപ്പോഴും നമ്മൾ ചെയ്യാറുള്ള കാര്യങ്ങൾ വിപരീതഫലമുളവാക്കുന്നതാണ്. ചോദ്യം : പാമ്പുകടിയേറ്റാൽ മുറിവേറ്റഭാഗത്തിനു മുകളിൽ ചരടുപയോഗിച്ച് കെട്ടുക, മുറിവായിൽ നിന്ന് രക്തമൂറ്റിക്കളയുക എന്നതൊക്കെയാണ് ആളുകൾ സാധാരണയായി ചെയ്യാറ്. ഇതിൽ ഏതാണ് വിഷം ശരീരത്തിൽ പടരാതിരിക്കാൻ സഹായകമാകുന്നത്? ഉത്തരം: ഇതു രണ്ടും ശരിയായ പ്രവൃത്തികളല്ല. മുറിവേറ്റഭാഗത്തിനു മുകളിൽ ചരടുപയോഗിച്ച് കെട്ടുന്നത് പലപ്പോഴും ഉപകാരത്തെക്കാളേറെ ഉപദ്രവമാണ് ചരടിന്റെ മുറുക്കം കൂടിപ്പോയാൽ ആ ഭാഗത്തേക്കുള്ള രക്തയോട്ടം നിലയ്ക്കുകയും പിന്നീട് അത് മുറിച്ചുകളയേണ്ടതായും വരാറുണ്ട്. വിഷം ശരീരത്തിൽ പടരുന്നത് കുറയ്ക്കാനാണ് ശ്രമിക്കേണ്ടത്. ലിംഫ് സിസ്റ്റവും (lymphatics ystem)ചെറിയ രക്തക്കുഴലുകളും ((capillaries) വഴി പതുക്കെയാണ് വിഷം ശരീരത്തിൽ പടരുക. കടിയേറ്റ ഭാഗം ഹൃദയത്തിനു താഴെവരുന്ന രീതിയിൽ പിടിക്കുക. ഇതിന് കാലോ കയ്യോ താഴ്ത്തിയിട്ടാൽ മതിയാകും. ഇത് വിഷം പടരുന്നത് കുറയ്ക്കും. രോഗി പരിഭ്രാന്തനാകാനും പാടില്ല: കാരണം രക്തചംക്രമണം വർദ്ധിക്കുന്നത് ശരീരത്തിൽ മുഴുവൻ വിഷം വ്യാപിക്കാ നിടയാക്കും. രോഗിയെ…
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Jayanti and her classmate from school were playing in the garden on a hot summer evening in Cochin, Kerala. While picking up a ball from amongst the dried leaves on the ground, Jayanti felt a sudden pain on her hand, as though she had been stuck with a needle. Hearing a rustle in the leaves, she just caught the glimpse of a snake slithering away. She realised she had been bitten, and ran indoors to inform her parents. Her mother Laila was at home, talking with a doctor friend of hers who was visiting. Laila was panic-stricken and confused about…
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How to drive safely at night: an A-Z guide. Includes: 1. Interesting facts in biology, physics and mathematics about driving 2. Detailed discussion of the risks 3. Comprehensive list of easy solutions 4. Further reading section includes my own 40 minute lecture on this topic, and other articles *Written in bullet format for easy reading. Enjoy and share with anyone who uses the road.
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SELF-DEFENCE FOR THE COMMON MAN who doesn’t know Karate. An A-Z guide. My most recent work, and also my favourite. Useful to discuss and share with family & friends, schools, colleges and social forums. Self defence is an essential life skill just like first aid, CPR and fire safety. A detailed book on this topic is in the works. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan
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കാന്‍സര്‍ എന്ന വാക്കിനെ ഭയക്കാത്തവര്‍ ചുരു ക്കം. കുടലിലെ കാന്‍സര്‍ സര്‍വസാധാരണവും, എന്നാല്‍ എളുപ്പത്തില്‍ പ്രതിരോധിക്കാവുന്നതും ആയ ഒരു അര്‍ബുദമാകു ന്നു. കാന്‍സര്‍ സ്റ്റേജിന് അനേകം വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്കു മുമ്പു തന്നെ കണ്ടെത്തി ഓപ്പറേഷന്‍ (ശസ്ത്രക്രിയ) കൂടാതെ ഇതിനെ നീക്കം ചെയ്യാം എന്നുള്ളതാണ് കുടല്‍ കാന്‍സറിന്‍റെ (colorectal cancer) ഏറ്റവും വലിയ സവിശേഷത. പൊതുവെ കാന്‍സര്‍ എന്നു കേള്‍ക്കുമ്പോള്‍ "എന്തൊക്കെയാണ് ഇതിന്‍റെ ലക്ഷണങ്ങള്‍" എന്നാവും മിക്കവരും ചിന്തിച്ചു തുടങ്ങുക. എന്നാല്‍, വന്‍കുടലിന്‍റെ വലിപ്പവും വ്യാസവും മൂലം, ഭിത്തിയില്‍ വളരുന്ന മുഴകളൊന്നും പ്രാരംഭഘട്ടങ്ങളില്‍ ലക്ഷണങ്ങള്‍ ഉണ്ടാക്കുകയില്ല - കാരണം, വളരെ വലിയ മുഴയാവുമ്പോള്‍ മാത്രമേ കുടലിന്‍റെയുള്ളില്‍ തടസ്സം അനുഭവപ്പെടുകയുള്ളൂ എന്നതു തന്നെ. മറ്റൊരു രോഗലക്ഷണം, ശോധനയില്‍ രക്തം പോവുക എന്നതാ ണ്. ഇതിനെ അവഗണിക്കുന്നവര്‍ ധാരാളം. അതുപോലെ തന്നെ അല്‍പ്പം രക്തം കണ്ടാല്‍ "സാരമില്ല, പൈല്‍സിന് ഒറ്റമൂലി കഴിച്ചാല്‍ മതി" എന്ന ഉപദേശവും സര്‍വസാധാരണയായി നമ്മുടെ നാട്ടില്‍ കിട്ടാറുണ്ട്. ഇങ്ങനെ കപട ചികിത്സയ്ക്കു പോയി…
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Lightning is fascinating, dangerous and beautiful. This article explains the science of lightning in simple language, debunks popular myths, and provides surprisingly effective survival tips. 1. The physics of thunder and lightning ⛈ 2. Is it safe to drive during lightning? 3. Are mobile phones dangerous? 4. Can we take shelter under🌲 a tree? 5. Can we calculate how far away the lightning 🌩 strike was? 6. Does lightning strike ✈ planes? 7. Where is the safest place to be? 8. Are swimming pools safe? 🏊♂ 9. Should we remove jewellery and watches? 10. How to revive a lightning strike…
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Fatty liver in the news today @ Deccan Chronicle. Top 10 facts: 1. Most cases of fatty liver are harmless; there is no need to panic. 2. It is common among those who drink alcohol, eat junk food and don’t exercise. 3. Liver fat accumulation is the key. Fatty liver can occur even among those who don’t drink. 4. A few people with fatty liver have underlying chronic liver inflammation; some of these can go on to cirrhosis, especially those who drink. 5. Clinical testing can help identify this subgroup of patients. 6. There is no need to test or…
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Times of India on Colon cancer in India. My research is quoted in this article.
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How to travel abroad without paying too much. A comprehensive step-by-step guide. Based on my 26 years of travel experience. Includes: 1. Smart money-saving and budgeting tips 2. How to drive while abroad: do's and don'ts 3. How to mingle and talk with foreigners 4. How to avoid being robbed 5. How to enjoy food at moderate cost 6. Common traveling mistakes 7. How to get the most comfort while flying 8. What card to use abroad and why. 9. How to use the phone for free 10. Philosophy of travel: how to avoid stress. Enjoy.
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Dementia or loss of memory is no longer considered a natural outcome of ageing, but rather a biologi...
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Much has been discussed recently about the quality of emergency care available in Kerala, especially...
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Man’s obsession for cleanliness is evident from the vast array of cleaning products available on the...
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Few people are comfortable visiting a home where death has just occurred. For some, it can be a sens...
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At thirty-six years of age and gainfully employed, Lawrence was a devoted husband and parent. Though...
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Human beings are fundamentally pleasure-seeking creatures. This inborn tendency makes us crave for t...
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Afsal realised he had run out of soap. As always, he approached Chandran, the local shopkeeper for h...
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Every year, outbreaks of jaundice occur in Kerala. The most common cause of such jaundice is Hepatit...
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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is becoming one of the major concerns of the society as citizens continue to be exposed to sound levels much beyond the tolerance levels.
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For anyone who has traveled the world, the excessive automobile horn use in India will be an interes...
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The state health department has put its staff and field workers on high alert as the fall in water levels in rivers and dams could lead to consumption of contaminated water.
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This is my recollection of a passage written by Ashla, a beautiful young woman – articulate, educate...
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No family has perhaps received as much attention as the cholesterol family, whose members are common...
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Deaths and disability from road accidents are not yet widely regarded as a public health problem in our country. However, it is perhaps the public health issue that requires the most attention, as it is amenable to primary prevention at very little cost to the system. Primary prevention, in public health terms, is an intervention that stops an event from occurring, while secondary and tertiary prevention apply to an event that has already occurred. For example, asking someone to stop smoking is an example of primary prevention of lung cancer. Every year, road accidents kill or permanently disable more than…
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It is said that man is the only animal that consumes oil as part of diet. The rest of the animal kin...
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There is a story about a woman who was standing by a river bank, panic-stricken and crying. A man wh...
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A study was done in Israel about the chances of a prisoner getting parole from the judge in court....
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Few topics evoke greater sense of apprehension than the word cancer. Everyone knows what it is, and ...
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Priya is 31 years old, and is a homemaker. Although in good health, she suffered from occasional sev...
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Stress and change in lifestyle seems to be adversely affecting the guts of youngsters. An increasing number of professionals and students in the state are visiting gastroenterologists with problems of abdominal pain, gas and acidity.
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Research is the foundation of science. Even though mankind has existed over 200,000 years, much of t...
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“Doctor, do these medicines have side effects?” This is a common question that patients ask their...
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A tiny virus, that loves to live inside the liver, occasionally causes disease and is almost impossi...
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The sweet shops may not see much rush during Diwali in Kerala but the fireworks shops are doing roar...
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Rohit is 30 years old, and works for a bank. He underwent an ultrasound scan of the abdomen as part ...
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“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”- Benjamin Franklin...
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Every year, road accidents kill or permanently disable more than 36,000 individuals in Kerala - a st...
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“Life is pleasant, death is peaceful. It is the transition that is troublesome.” - Issac Asimov...
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Vasant, a 15 year-old boy, tried to kill himself by drinking a pesticide. Luckily for him, he was br...
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Anil, a 30-year-old accountant, was a very worried man. His bilirubin was found elevated on a routin...
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Manju, a 26 year-old IT professional working long hours in Kochi, developed a nagging pain in the ce...
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There has been much discussion on the topic of transgenders in media lately. For those who are unfam...
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“A lie can travel halfway around the world before truth has even finished putting on its shoes” – th...
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After birth, death is the only other certainty in life. While we pay a lot of attention to the whole...
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Across the world, the concept of an ideal diet has been the focus of debates over the years. Numerous books have been written about diets. While Atkin
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“Indians love really loud music,” proclaims a TV ad trying to promote a mobile phone, the words comi...
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The recent tragic death of a young lady doctor at Thrissur by choking on her own food raised many ey...
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As the summer heat leaves us reeling in Kerala, it is time to take a look at what we can do to stay ...
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Though people are aware that health food choices and lifestyle changes can address the issues of constipation, most people prefer to address the problems with instant medications, say gastroenterologists in city.
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Dr Rajeev Jayadevan completed his MBBS and MD General Medicine with top honors from Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore in 1995. He received training in Clinical Epidemiology and Public Health from Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
He has extensive international experience of performing over 19,000 endoscopies. He was awarded MRCP (UK) from England in 1996. He obtained Board Certification in Medicine and Gastroenterology (Fellowship) from New York Medical College, and spent 3 years in the UK and 10 years in the US before returning to his hometown of Kochi. He established the department of Gastroenterology at Sunrise Hospital Cochin.
