Month: June 2010
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Kalamezhuthu-Kalam Pattu-Folk art of Kerala
Kalam Paattu The kalam (floral drawing) is a unique drawing also called powder drawing. The artist uses the floor as his canvas. Kalamezhuthu pattu (Kalam Pattu) is performed as part of the rituals to worship and propitiate gods like Kaali, Ayyappan or Vettakkorumakan.This ritualistic art is a common feature of temples as well as noble…
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Ear Infection In Diabetics Can Be Deadly
Necrotizing (Malignant) External Otitis Malignant Otitis Externa (MOE) is a life threatening, progressive bacterial infection of the external auditory canal (EAC), mastoid and skull base. It most commonly occurs in elderly diabetics or in an otherwise immune compromised host. In nearly all cases Pseudomonas aerugenosia is the causative organism, difficult-to-treat bacteria. There is inflammation and…
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How effective CPAP in OSA and Snoring
Not very effective, I would say. Let me explain. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by mechanical obstruction in the upper air passage and how can the CPAP work effectively unless one remove the obstruction. Answer is simple. I agree CPAP therapy is very useful for patients having Central sleep apnea and but not for all…