Shashikiran Umakanth

Mastering Respiratory Auscultation: The Clinical Skills Quiz

Ace This Quiz and Get Certified Reinforce your understanding of the mechanisms of breath sounds and auscultation techniques discussed in...

Doctor, Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery?

Patient: Doctor, the eye specialist says I have cataracts in both eyes and need surgery. But honestly, I am 75...

Fact Check: Are 44% of Surgeries in India Really “Fake”? (Viral Message Debunked)

ಸತ್ಯಶೋಧನೆ: ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ೪೪% ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಳು ನಕಲಿ ಎಂಬುದು ನಿಜವೇ? (ವೈರಲ್ ಸಂದೇಶದ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಸತ್ಯ) Verdict: MISLEADING / ದಾರಿತಪ್ಪಿಸುವ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ⚠️ The Viral Claim...

Check Your Health Quotient

Today, we are surrounded by too much information. Every day, we see new health advice, “miracle cures” on social media, and...

Medical illustration of the 'Modern Paradox': A human silhouette featuring a heavy, dark grey body representing physical inertia (Tamas) contrasted with a head filled with chaotic fiery red lines representing mental anxiety and hyperactivity (Rajas).

The Paradox of Progress: Why Modern Medicine Needs Ancient Wisdom

The Triumph of Modern Science We live in the golden age of medical science. In just one century, we’ve rewritten...

The Liver Dialogue: Final Interview with a Damaged Liver

In this unique dialogue for World Liver Day, Dr. Shashikiran Umakanth interviews a damaged liver to reveal its silent struggle against alcohol and lifestyle abuse. Discover why the liver suffers in silence, the truth about “detox” supplements, and how to spot warning signs before it is too late.