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Myasthenia Gravis: Understanding the Disease, the Treatment, and the Medicines to Avoid

MG is a rare autoimmune disease where muscle weakness is unpredictable, and where a common antibiotic or antacid can trigger a crisis. Here is what every patient and carer needs to know.

Dr Priyanka
Dr Priyanka Deventhiran
·June 2026·7 min read
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Education

How to Use Blood Pressure Monitors at Home: A Guide for Beginners

Monitoring your blood pressure at home is a simple yet powerful way to take control of your heart health. With the right device and technique, you can track readings regularly and share them with your doctor for better management.

Dr Priyanka
April 2026 · 4 min read
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Education

Meningitis: warning signs every Indian family must know

Bacterial meningitis can become life-threatening within 24 hours. Here's how to recognise it early, what to do, and which vaccines are available in India.

Dr Priyanka
March 2026 · 6 min read
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Education

Common drug-food interactions every Indian patient should know

Dal, milk, banana, tea — everyday foods that can silently reduce or amplify the effect of your medicines.

Dr Priyanka
March 2026 · 6 min read
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Education

Why stopping antibiotics midway is dangerous

Feeling better doesn't mean the infection is gone. Here's what actually happens when you stop your course early.

Dr Priyanka
March 2026 · 5 min read
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Awareness

Clinical pharmacist vs pharmacist — what's the difference and why does it matter?

Both work with medicines — but their roles, training, and what they can do for you are very different. Here's a clear breakdown.

Dr Priyanka
March 2026 · 5 min read
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Awareness

Who does what in Indian healthcare — a simple guide

Doctor, specialist, pharmacist, clinical pharmacist, medication counsellor, nurse, physiotherapist, dietitian, lab technician and ASHA worker — each plays a distinct and important role.

Dr Priyanka
March 2026 · 4 min read
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Why I started Dr D's MedCare

A child died because nobody warned a mother about mixing cough syrup with milk. That moment changed everything for me.

Dr Priyanka
March 2026 · 4 min read
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