June 2020 – Dr Ramakanta's Ideas

A blessing in disguise

Charles Nicolle of France was awarded the 1928 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discoveries about typhus. But I believe his major contribution to infectious disease is what he called inapparent infection. He defined them as cases where an individual is infected with a disease and spreads it without falling ill. Today we call itContinue reading “A blessing in disguise”

Hillary Koprowsky

Jonas Salk became a God in America for creating the first Polio vaccine. Albert Sabin became world famous as the father of Oral Polio Vaccine. Koprowski, the pioneer of Polio vaccination is a forgotten man. The day God wanted that Polio should vanish from the face of earth. Hillary Koprowski was standing on the pierContinue reading “Hillary Koprowsky”

A Herb that has changed the course of history again and again.

Along with Columbus, Spain had occupied half of South America.They had looted the subcontinent to bring back huge catch of gold, hordes of Slaves and one of the deadliest Curse Malaria. The Spanish countess of Chinchón visited her new kingdom and there contracted one of the deadliest fever with chills and rigor. Her European doctorContinue reading “A Herb that has changed the course of history again and again.”

The Trojan Horse.

What is the worst source of Covid infection in practice ?The answer is a surprise and given at the end. Mask facts- practical tips. Masks are many types. • N95 mask • Surgical mask ( Triple layered) • Cotton mask.Each has its own use and uniqueness. ( I personally use cotton masks during my morning walk and in all places exceptContinue reading “The Trojan Horse.”

Coronavirus: What do we know about it till the end of May.

Viruses are here before us. We have been living with viruses for tens of thousands of years. They can cause deadly things like encephalitis, jaundice, diarrhoea, fever with rashes or simply common cold. Truth be told, we are yet to develop a Brahmastra to kill them. We have no perfect anti virals like we haveContinue reading “Coronavirus: What do we know about it till the end of May.”