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“To panic or not to”: Pan hysteria of the Covid-19 pandemic

April 17, 2020

Immense pressure on the health-care system and staff, exhaustion of the medications and precautionary material and mass panic can have wider psycho-social...

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Cancer and COVID-19: Coping with dual challenges

April 10, 2020

Is it safe to continue with cancer treatment during the pandemic? Balancing the benefits of cancer-related care with risks related to COVID-19 calls for...

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The quest for something old, something new

April 9, 2020

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The discourse around the COVID-19 pandemic has been fraught with the concept of ‘new normal’ and preparedness for the same. But isn’t normalcy a relative...

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Lessons from a suicide in isolation

March 27, 2020

It is natural to worry, but panic is harmful. Dr Debanjan Banerjee sheds light on the significance of mental wellbeing for all and the need for counselling for...

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Psychological Impact Of COVID-19: Lessons Learnt From China

March 6, 2020

During disease outbreaks, it is natural for public anxiety and fear to run high. Even though the psycho-social impact of viral outbreaks is well-researched...

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Psychology of Misinformation: Insights from COVID-19

February 21, 2020

Medical misinformation has been studied extensively in health communication and cognitive psychology. Dr Debanjan Banerjee looks at various factors that...

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Medical myths and misinformation: A rising epidemic

December 6, 2019

If the tide of health related misinformation and fake news is left unchecked it will snowball with deleterious impact on our overall well-being and healthcare...

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Can a neck massage or hair salon sink wash be a stroke risk?

November 29, 2019

A neck rotation or neck extension is widely sold as best relaxation technique and to make neck muscles tight. But neck massage or shampooing at the salon can...

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No, bee venom therapy is not safe!

November 22, 2019

Bee venom is traditionally used to relieve various medical conditions. Patients need to be fully informed of the dangers of bee venom therapy before undergoing...