The Surgical Mystery
Death like life is mysterious and sometimes, the struggle for a doctor is to accept that the end is near […]
The Surgical Note
Handwritten jottings by doctors can serve as a great primer in the art of medicine. A tenacious few continue to
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The Surgical Roller Coaster
Nothing in life is foolproof; doctors who have witnessed an otherwise uncomplicated surgery go awry, will tell you why “Stick
The Surgical Nurse
Why having intuitive and skilled nurses in the operating room can make surgeons look good “Micro scissors, please,” I requested,
The Surgical Spine
Be it an octogenarian or school-going teen, spinal problems don’t spare anyone, which is why your back needs constant TLC
The Surgical Laugh
While laughter is said to be the best medicine, a recurring one, without rhyme or reason, might just be a
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The Surgical Dementia
Don’t say, ‘forget it!’ when you repeatedly forget. It demands brain imaging and some lab tests to see what’s messing
The Surgical Mother
All of us have a protective mother that nestles inside us. This Mother’s Day, we salute her resilience and valour.
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The Surgical Marriage
Why becoming a successful surgeon requires the same grit and dedication expected from a married couple, negotiating complexities of love and
The Surgical Chatter
When all’s not well, surgeons often rely on voices in their head, where ideas and uplifting thoughts are sometimes replaced