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Dr M Udaya Kumar Maiya

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An acclaimed oncologist, Dr Udaya Kumar Maiya is the Medical Director at Portea Medical, India's pioneering home healthcare company

Latest Articles By Dr M Udaya Kumar Maiya

Health Checkups Across All Age Groups For Women: What You Should Know

With so many activities that women balance in day-to-day life, staying on top of their health is a priority.

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The Thin Line Between Need & Want: How Relevant Is Living Will In Indian Context?

A living will make sense when coupled with a medical power of attorney and independent third party monitoring

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Spotting Depression In The Elderly: Points For Caregivers

Sudden and drastic onset of lethargy and loss of interest in everything: If you notice an elder person suddenly looking weak or demotivated, it is very important to understand the reason behind it. While it may be due to weakness or a health condition, it is very important that you rule out depression as a reason

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Prevention Before Cure: Vaccinations In Corporate Wellness

Vaccinations are substances that provide us the immunity to tackle viruses. They may contain a live but weakened, and most times harmless partial element organisms that enable our body to create antibodies (immune response) against the virus. Hence, in case of future exposure to a virus, our bodies will have the antibodies in place to tackle the infection, and in turn, avoid sickness.

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