November 2020 – Dr Ramakanta's Ideas

The Blalock_Taussig story

( In memory of all the Male Nurses : fondly called Sura Dada, Madu Dada etc. of my Alma mater who have taught me venous access ) In medical college, our paramedical staff are our first Guru. So was Vivian Thomas in the Johns Hopkins. You can have enough trouble if there’s a hole inContinue reading “The Blalock_Taussig story”

How Cold is this Pfizer vaccine ?

First the good news. Pfizer has reached the critical number of cases (170) to apply for Emergency authorisation. It is said to be 95% effective. ( this is today’s news) Now the Bad news. Pfizer’s vaccine must be kept at nearly minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit to remain effective. ( -100° F = -74°C). That isContinue reading “How Cold is this Pfizer vaccine ?”

Wounds of Love

As the winter sets in reposting my favourite Fable.. Dedicated to all Close friends. The Fable of Porcupines. It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the *quills* of eachContinue reading “Wounds of Love”

Cytokine Storm

( This virus kills us by our own ammunition – our cytokines. By the 10th day, antivirus drugs are meaning less because the virus may have long gone but the damage continues by proxy.) ( Our cytokines not the viral chemicals kill us.) Cytokine storm is the biggest chemical warfare going on every moment insideContinue reading “Cytokine Storm”

Spreading Love during the epidemic of an Anti Love Virus.

Covid 19 and Sathya Sai Seva Organization. (How to serve during the epidemic ?) The Corona Virus demands extreme life style and behaviour changes among masses. Let me tell you a secret : “Vaccines and drugs will be of no use in preventing or controlling this epidemic.” Why ? You need to vaccinate at leastContinue reading “Spreading Love during the epidemic of an Anti Love Virus.”