The Incidence of Life Threatening Diseases including Cancers are exploding, with the Current Status of Healthcare with its Super-specialization, Overdiagnosis, Unnecessary Intervention, Over Medication, Ultra-Processed Foods, High Stress Lifestyle and more. Casual Clinical Conversation dives deep into these topics and offer hope and suggestions to navigate these terrains
A new platform designed to bridge the gap between clinical research and the real world. This channel will serve as a space to foster meaningful discussions, offering valuable insights for both patients and the clinical community alike. It’s more than just a series of videos—this is a movement aimed at empowering you to take control of your health, to make informed choices, and to work together toward a future free of disease
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad field encompassing the creation of machines that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Machine Learning (ML) is a subfield of AI that focuses on enabling machines to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. Essentially, ML provides the tools and techniques for AI to acquire intelligence and improve its performance over time
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its fascinating evolution into Machine Learning (ML) : A journey from Rules to Learning
AI in medical diagnosis leverages machine learning to enhance accuracy, speed, and efficiency in identifying diseases and abnormalities. It can analyze complex medical data, including lab results, images, genetic information, to make diagnoses, predict disease risk and progression, and even develop personalized treatment plans
Is AI the future of healthcare, or is it a double-edged sword? Can machines truly replace human intuition, or are we simply trading one kind of bias for another?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It's an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, a protective covering around nerve fibers. This damage disrupts nerve signals, leading to a wide range of symptoms
The perplexing world of a disease that seems to defy logic and challenge the brightest minds in medicine—Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Can routine blood test with the help of AI, uncover the risk early?
Alzheimer's disease risk factors include genetics, age, lifestyle choices, and certain medical conditions. While genetics play a significant role, lifestyle factors and medical conditions can also increase or decrease the risk of developing the disease
How something as simple as routine blood tests plus AI might hold the key to predicting your risk years before the symptoms even whisper their arrival
Blood holds the key to unlocking countless mysteries about our health
How to unlock the mysteries of Blood using Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning?
A lab reference interval, or reference range, is a range of values for a specific lab test result that represents the expected values for most healthy individuals. It's used to help interpret lab results and identify values that may be abnormal or indicate a potential health issue
Lab Test Reference Intervals- An old way to define Health and Disease!
Small, everyday choices accumulate over time, profoundly shaping one's life in ways that often go unnoticed. Consistent, positive decisions can create momentum, build habits, and influence mindset, leading to significant positive changes in health, relationships, and overall well-being
How the choices we make every day can shield us from chronic diseases and even certain types of cancer
Lifestyle medicine is a growing medical specialty that uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases and even cancers
It focuses on promoting healthy behaviors like nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, and social support, which can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being
Diagnostic errors, a significant patient safety concern, involve the failure to accurately and timely establish or communicate a patient's health problem. This can manifest as missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnoses, impacting patient outcomes. Diagnostic errors are a major contributor to medical error and preventable deaths
These errors are not just a technical issue; they are a silent epidemic that touches nearly everyone, directly or indirectly, at least once in their lifetime
Once hailed as a revolution for connection—bringing people across oceans together—Social media has morphed into something far more insidious.
Social media platforms, while offering numerous benefits, also come with significant drawbacks. These include privacy concerns, the spread of misinformation, cyberbullying and harassment, negative impacts on mental health, addiction, and decreased productivity, along with potential for superficial connections and reduced face-to-face interaction.
Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern in Western countries due to the aging of the population, increased life expectancy, and the rising prevalence of associated risk factors like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity. Additionally, Western diets and lifestyles can contribute to conditions that increase Alzheimer's risk
A silent epidemic that’s crippling millions of families. Why is Alzheimer’s skyrocketing in Western countries? Why do we see much lower rates in certain parts of the world?
Early cancer detection significantly reduces the financial burden of cancer treatment and care, both for individuals and society. By identifying cancer at earlier stages, treatments are typically less invasive, costly, and effective, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced need for expensive interventions
Early detection of cancers or risk for cancers, reduces the financial burden tremendously and hence the value of AI/ML in early detection to reduce cost in addition to physical and emotional pain
Early detection of chronic diseases has significant financial implications, ultimately leading to cost savings for individuals, employers, and the healthcare system as a whole. By catching diseases early, treatment can be less invasive and more affordable, reducing the need for expensive, long-term interventions
Early detection of cancers or risk for Chr. disease, reduces the financial burden tremendously and hence the value of AI/ML in early detection to reduce cost in addition to avoiding long term care and improve quality of life
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that focuses on holistic health and well-being, emphasizing a balance between mind, body, and spirit. It views health as a harmonious state achieved through a personalized approach that considers individual constitution, lifestyle, and environment
A science that predates microscopes, algorithms, and clinical trials, yet continues to shape the lives of millions across the globe
Ayurvedic Strategies for a Digital Detox
Using Ancient Wisdom to Navigate a Digital World
The coexistence of Ayurveda and modern medicine necessitates the establishment of standardized protocols. These protocols aim to blend the holistic and individualized approaches of Ayurveda with the stringent and evidence-based practices of modern medicine
Can Ayurveda and Modern Medicine coexist? Can they complement each other to create a better, more holistic approach to health?
Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern in Western countries due to the aging of the population, increased life expectancy, and the rising prevalence of associated risk factors like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity. Additionally, Western diets and lifestyles can contribute to conditions that increase Alzheimer's risk
A silent epidemic that’s crippling millions of families. Why is Alzheimer’s skyrocketing in Western countries? Why do we see much lower rates in certain parts of the world?
Early cancer detection significantly reduces the financial burden of cancer treatment and care, both for individuals and society. By identifying cancer at earlier stages, treatments are typically less invasive, costly, and effective, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced need for expensive interventions
Early detection of cancers or risk for cancers, reduces the financial burden tremendously and hence the value of AI/ML in early detection to reduce cost in addition to physical and emotional pain
Early detection of chronic diseases has significant financial implications, ultimately leading to cost savings for individuals, employers, and the healthcare system as a whole. By catching diseases early, treatment can be less invasive and more affordable, reducing the need for expensive, long-term interventions
Early detection of cancers or risk for Chr. disease, reduces the financial burden tremendously and hence the value of AI/ML in early detection to reduce cost in addition to avoiding long term care and improve quality of life
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that focuses on holistic health and well-being, emphasizing a balance between mind, body, and spirit. It views health as a harmonious state achieved through a personalized approach that considers individual constitution, lifestyle, and environment
A science that predates microscopes, algorithms, and clinical trials, yet continues to shape the lives of millions across the globe
Ayurvedic Strategies for a Digital Detox
Using Ancient Wisdom to Navigate a Digital World
The coexistence of Ayurveda and modern medicine necessitates the establishment of standardized protocols. These protocols aim to blend the holistic and individualized approaches of Ayurveda with the stringent and evidence-based practices of modern medicine
Can Ayurveda and Modern Medicine coexist? Can they complement each other to create a better, more holistic approach to health?
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are defined as foods that have undergone extensive processing and often contain a long list of ingredients, including additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, and preservatives, according to various health organizations. They are typically high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, and often lack essential nutrients found in whole foods
Ultra-processed foods. They're in 70% of our grocery shelves. And they’re silently—strategically—killing us
In their ability to fuel intense cravings, loss of control, and even withdrawal symptoms, ultra-processed foods appear as capable of triggering addiction as traditional culprits like tobacco and alcohol
A story of sugar, salt, fat—and the billions of dollars spent engineering your next craving
The societal and health campaigns that have emphasized avoiding dietary fats, particularly saturated and trans fats, due to concerns about their potential link to heart disease, obesity, and other health problems. While the message of reducing fat intake has been prevalent in the public health sphere, recent research and discussions have challenged the blanket condemnation of all fats, highlighting the importance of healthy fats and the potential harm of limiting them
For decades, we were told one thing. A message so loud, so consistent, that it became gospel in every household across the Western world: Fat is bad. Fat causes heart disease. Fat will kill you. But what if I told you… that was never the full truth?
They are generally safe and healthy when consumed in moderation, especially when used for cooking at home at common temperatures. However, excessive consumption of seed oils, particularly when they are part of highly processed foods, may be associated with certain health risks
Are seed oils truly healthy—or have we been sold a dangerous illusion?
Coconut oil is high in lauric acid and suitable for high-heat cooking, while ghee has a rich flavor and a higher smoke point. Both oils have potential health benefits and are rich in fat-soluble vitamins
What if everything we’ve been told about saturated fat is only half the story?
Dairy products are a significant part of a healthy diet, offering essential nutrients like calcium, protein, and vitamin D. They are particularly beneficial for bone health, potentially aiding in weight management, and can even contribute to heart health.
Milk, curd, butter, ghee, paneer? For some, they're healing foods. For others, they're to be eliminated. So, is dairy a villain, or a misunderstood elixir?
Plastic food packaging, while convenient and durable, can pose health risks due to the potential migration of chemicals into food, particularly when exposed to heat or fatty acids. These chemicals, including microplastics, can contaminate food, leading to potential health issues like endocrine disruption, inflammation, and even cancer
Our food isn’t just food anymore. It’s plastic. And it's disrupting your hormones – one bite at a time
Studies suggest a link between long-term use of artificial sweeteners and an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, metabolic disorders like insulin resistance, obesity and even overall mortality
Artificial sweeteners—those tiny packets of promise found in diet sodas, sugar-free gums, diabetic-friendly desserts, and even children's multivitamins. They're sold to us as miracle alternatives. But what if these sugar impostors are doing far more damage than good?
The gut microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms in the digestive tract, plays a crucial role in human health. It influences various bodily functions, from digestion and nutrient absorption to immunity and even mental health
The world of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that exist within and around us—an ecosystem so vast and complex, it’s often called the "forgotten organ."
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances that can interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system, potentially causing early puberty. These chemicals can mimic, block, or interfere with the body's hormones, leading to disruptions in the development and timing of puberty
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances that can interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system, potentially causing early puberty. These chemicals can mimic, block, or interfere with the body's hormones, leading to disruptions in the development and timing of puberty
A "weight loss trap" refers to common pitfalls and obstacles that can make it difficult to achieve and maintain weight loss, or even hinder progress. These traps can sabotage efforts to lose weight, or make it harder to lose weight or keep it off
The weight loss industry—an empire worth over $250 billion dollars. Yes, that’s billion—with a B. And here’s the real question: Are we healing bodies... or profiting from their pain?
LDL transports cholesterol to cells throughout the body, which is needed for building cell membranes and producing hormones. Higher LDL levels can be associated with increased muscle mass. Cholesterol is crucial for brain health, and low LDL levels could potentially negatively impact brain function
Today, we’re tackling a topic that sparks endless debates in doctor’s offices, research labs, and even dinner table discussions—LDL cholesterol
Ischaemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease, is a condition where the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood and oxygen due to a reduction in blood flow. This usually occurs because of narrowed coronary arteries caused by the build-up of plaque
A silent yet deadly foe lurking in modern life—ischemic heart disease (IHD). Tackle it head-on, with facts, insights, and solutions that can empower you to take charge of your heart health
Overspecialization in medicine can contribute to delays in diagnosis, potentially leading to adverse health outcomes and increased costs. While it can be beneficial to have specialists with in-depth knowledge, a fragmented system can cause a delay in accurate diagnoses if the patient is not quickly referred to the correct specialist or if specialists don't communicate effectively. This can lead to longer waiting times for tests, treatments, and ultimately, a worsened prognosis
What happens when you have a problem… and everyone is an expert—but no one sees the whole picture?
In Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs) some or all of the trial's activities occur at locations other than a traditional clinical trial site, such as the participant's home or a local healthcare facility. These trials leverage digital tools and technologies to facilitate research without requiring in-person interactions between research teams and participants.
Imagine a world where clinical trials don’t require hospital beds or clinic visits, where patients participate from their homes, leveraging remote monitoring, telemedicine, wearables, and mobile labs
Whether taking supplements is "good" depends on individual circumstances and the specific supplement. Some supplements can be beneficial for certain health conditions or nutrient deficiencies, while others may pose risks or be unnecessary for individuals with a balanced diet
Are supplements saving lives—or selling illusions?