Dr. Ramakanta

The wise , Old Pediatrician.

Once upon a time, there was a happy village. The people were rich, educated and healthy. They had enough food and many servants at their homes.There was one health center at the center of the village. It had a wise and old pediatrician. All the mothers would meet at the health center to gossip. WheneverContinue reading “The wise , Old Pediatrician.”

The Frog Didn’t Jump

This is an allegorical satire describing the lack of job satisfaction for clinically oriented medical officers in the Indian railway health service.

Coenzyme Q 10 : the Yayati molecule

Our body consists of 36 trillion cells. Each cell is a complete housing unit with its own kitchen corner and toilet system.The Kitchen inside our cell is known as Mitochondria. Whatever food we take is burnt down into energy and packaged into ATP inside the mitochondria. ATP is the currency of Life.One of the fuelContinue reading “Coenzyme Q 10 : the Yayati molecule”

Vitamin B3 and Sleep disturbance

“Vitamin B3, a vital nutrient, plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being. Interestingly, its biochemical pathways intersect with the synthesis of two key neurotransmitters: serotonin and melatonin. These hormones are essential for regulating sleep and mood. While a direct link between vitamin B3 deficiency and sleep or mood disorders isn’t established, disruptions in these interconnected pathways can potentially contribute to sleep disturbances and mood fluctuations.”

The Calcium Paradox

You are a lady who has just celebrated your 50th birthday. Everybody including your doctor has warned you that you are now prone to fracture your bones. Be careful and take regular Calcium and Vitamin D3 supplements. The extra calcium with the help of Vit D3 should be deposited in your hips and long bonesContinue reading “The Calcium Paradox”