Shows
The Talking ScrubsEp-16-> My COVID 19 Vaccine experience - Dr.Ganesh RajaHey guys, as you all know for the first time since India began its largest vaccination program, the general population will be eligible for vaccine in the second phase that began on Monday. It's for those above age 60, and those above age 45 with co-morbidities. You can now self-register and choose your convenient slots. In this episode I talk about how does a vaccine work and how was my overall experience in the course of vaccination.
If you want to know in detail about how the vaccines work, check this out.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1...2021-03-0409 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode-15 : PANDEMIC FATIGUE - Dr.Ganesh RajaPandemic fatigue” can occur when people get tired of the pandemic measures and become less likely to follow public health practices or simply begin to drown out those messages. A natural sense of burnout can happen since we’ve had to stick to these public health measures for such a prolonged period of time.
We know what works; our progress over the past few weeks is proof than we can reduce the spread of this virus. Now more than ever, we need to remain vigilant. Wash your hands, stay at least 6 feet away from people outs...2020-09-2705 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 14 - Let's talk diabetes - Living with diabetes by Dr.Karthik SankarKeeping your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your doctor can be challenging. That's because many things make your blood sugar levels change, sometimes unexpectedly. What is true is that you may need to change some things about your daily routine. Sometimes it's not your fault that you got diabetes, but it is your job to take care of yourself now. Luckily, there's a lot that you can do to keep yourself healthy.
Host : Dr.Karthik Sankar ( Internal Medicine )
Thank you for listening guys, cheers
Find us on Spotify...2020-08-0209 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode-13 -> Let's Talk Diabetes - Dr.Shylesh|Dr.Ganesh Raja - Full episodeIndia is deemed as the world's capital of diabetes. The diabetic population in the country is close to hitting the alarming mark of 69.9 million by 2025 and 80 million by 2030. This denotes that the developing country is expected to witness an increase of 266%. The statistics recently accumulated showcase that culture of diabetes is more prevalent in the urban areas as 28% of the population living in cities are affected, whereas 5% of the rural population are positive with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes has become the fifth leading cause of blindness across the globe. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the major reasons for visual impairment...2020-07-2637 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 12 - LET'S TALK DIABETES (Part 1) - Dr.Shylesh R and Dr.GaneshDiabetes has become the fifth leading cause of blindness across the globe. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the major reasons for visual impairment and blindness among the diabetic patients across the globe. The overall population affected by this diabetes-related retinal disease is reported to be 382 million as per the statistics of 2013, and it is expected to cross the number of 592 million by 2025.
Welcome to the part-1 of our brand new series - LET'S TALK DIABETES
We have Dr.Shylesh R - General surgeon with us on board.
COVID 19 and mental health : https://www...2020-07-1922 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 11 - PLEASE WEAR A MASK by GANESH RAJAHealth experts say the evidence is clear that masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that the more people wearing masks, the better. But do all of us do that? Do we make sure someone we know do ?
Do's and Dont's : https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/AddressingSocialStigmaAssociatedwithCOVID19.pdf
COVID 19 and mental health : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SR-T1UFXQY&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1gmZ5ucvsWHll6oaceS7koLnKIX2wkgAkpAEF22A_47lhwb5KyzhAojUY
Thank you for listening
You can also find us on
YouTube | Spotify...2020-07-1207 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 10 - Discrimination against COVID19 patientsPublic health emergencies during outbreak of communicable diseases may cause fear and anxiety leading to prejudices against people and communities, social isolation and stigma. Such behavior may culminate into increased hostility, chaos and unnecessary social disruptions.
Cases have been reported of people affected with COVID-19 as well as healthcare workers, sanitary workers and police, who are in the frontline for management of the outbreak, facing discrimination on account of heightened fear and misinformation about infection. Even those who have recovered from COVID-19 face such discrimination. Further, certain communities and areas are being labeled purely based on false...2020-07-0504 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 9 - COVID 19 and Mental Health with Dr.Srinidhi NithyanandThe COVID-19 pandemic is having many life-altering short- and likely long-term effects. We explored the common anxieties and fears associated with the pandemic. Yet for many of us, these feelings are just a small glimpse into what it is like to be living with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges. For many, these issues were a daily struggle before COVID-19 and they will be afterwards--perhaps made worse by the pandemic. So how can we handle this situation? Our host Dr.Ganesh joins on a conversation with Dr.Srininidhi Nithyanand - Consultant Psychiatrist at KMCH Hospitals, Coimbatore. ...2020-06-2614 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 8 - Do immunity supplements really work? - Ganesh RajaThe market is filled with 'n' number of supplements out there. Indian spend an estimated $5 billion on herbal supplements and they are mostly unregulated since we coexist amidst diverse schools of medicine. It’s so strange to me that people will just take a company’s word for it. Is it the shiny packaging? The expensive price? Or just the fact that they can’t believe that in today’s society, you could sell something in a store in a mall or online that would be fake, or worse, harmful?
Firstly, do we really them?
Host...2020-06-1906 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 7 - OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS - What are the dangers associated with it?It's understandable that over the counter drugs (O.T.C'.s) are convenient, readily available in groceries and big box stores as well as pharmacies, and they are less expensive than going to the doctor and perhaps paying for a costly prescription. That’s all good if OTC drugs are used appropriately, for an indicated condition in the proper dosage and for no longer than the recommended time. However, one in five adults who self-medicate admit to taking more than the recommended dose or using the medication more frequently than the label indicates.
Tune In to ou...2020-06-1105 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 6 - Are you a CYBERCHONDRIAC?Questions about our physical and mental health can crop up without any warning. In decades past, these questions would come and go, and if any symptoms seemed serious enough, we’d get a professional check-up. However, with the advent of online health advice sites, a diagnosis and its possible treatment are no further away than a few mouse clicks.
But, how authentic are the sources you read? Is it the right way ?
Tune in to find out more
Thank you for listening :)2020-06-0507 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 5 - Is rest the best way to recover from back pain?Say if you’re in terrible pain, lying down for a day to help you ease the distress may seem like good idea. But ideally it isn't, we should modify our activity while trying to stay active at the same time.
Tune in to find out more
Thank you for listening, we believe in radical empathy. Cheers :)2020-05-2605 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 4 - Let's Talk Migraines!Did you know that Migraine is the third most common disease in the world (behind dental caries and tension-type headache) with an estimated global prevalence of 14.7% (that’s around 1 in 7 people).
Migraine is more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined.
It affects three-times as many women as men, with this higher rate being most likely hormonally-driven.
Tune in our latest episode to find out more about migraines.
Thank you for listening, we believe in radical empathy. Cheers :)2020-05-1605 minThe Talking ScrubsEpisode 3- Let's talk vaccines ( II )What are the 5 most common questions regarding vaccination ?
Is natural immunity better than vaccine derived immunity?
Tune into find out more about it.
Follow us on Instagram @thetalkingscrubs
We believe in radical empathy, thank you for taking your time and listening to us. Cheers2020-05-0806 min
The Talking ScrubsEpisode 2 - Let's talk VaccinesWe may not have a vaccine for COVID-19 at the moment, but we do for many other deadly and highly contagious vaccine preventable diseases such as measles and polio. Health care around the world are overstretched and the longer this pandemic continues, the more essential health services like vaccinations will be disrupted.
Yet, outbreaks are inevitable when pockets of children are left unprotected. Today, over 13 million children are not receiving any vaccines. In some cases, conflict is making it hard to deliver vaccines in remote or restricted areas. In others, parents are choosing not to vaccinate their...2020-04-2804 minThe Talking ScrubsPilot- Mental health during lockdownHello guys. Welcome, this is our pilot episode. In this episode, we talk about how to take care of our mental and psychological wellbeing during a lockdown. Hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks
Helpline numbers
VANDREVALA FOUNDATION - 1800-233-3330/ 0261-2662700/ 1860-266-2345
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences School of Human Ecology - 022-25521111
For COVID related queries :
https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-20192020-04-2305 min