Monthly Archives: October 2011

Dr.P.Manorama, MD(Paed.)DCH,DM(GastroEnterology)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by admin

First lady Pediatric GE from South India. Social Service Founder of NGO (Community Health Education Society) for Orphans who have HIV AIDS -1994. Fought for the rights of the Transgender. (Organized the Beauty contest for them at Villupuram) Instrumental in … Continue reading →

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Sweet Poison

Posted on October 29, 2011 by admin

Sweet taste is the first basic taste we encounter, thanks to lactose in breast milk (as well as in most infant formula). Further sugar is a quick source of energy for cells. So biologically the body orients towards sweet as … Continue reading →

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Events of 2010-2011

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

5th March 2011 A CME programme on “Dermatology in General Practice” was conducted at Kilpauk Medical College. The Dean Dr Geethalakshmi inaugurated the programme. About 100 delegates attended. Dr Premalatha, Dr Madhu, Dr Jayakumari Jeevan, Dr Prabhavathy and Dr Sarveswari … Continue reading →

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Create or Cram : Is the education rat race becoming a rat trap?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

The father of a six year old child father found her sitting at the table with her homework notebook spread out in front and asked her what she was doing. “Thinking…” she answered. “What do you mean, thinking?? You have … Continue reading →

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Differences in Medical Education: India and the United States

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

I graduated from Medical College in India and moved to the United States (US) for my post graduate training in General Medicine followed by a fellowship in Infectious diseases. I have spent an equal amount of time in the medical … Continue reading →

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Activities of WDA-2009-2010

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin

The office bearers of the WDA started the yearly activity soon after they took over. Dr.Muthulakshmi had organized a Vellore meet on the 26th Junly 2009.The power packed speech delivered by Dr.Fathima VasanthMSW M.Phil PhD ,Principal Madras School of Social … Continue reading →

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