Author name: Dr Vivek Baliga B

Dr Vivek Baliga is an esteemed consultant specializing in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, with a particular focus on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. His extensive education and training took place in India and the UK, where he successfully completed his postgraduate training and obtained his doctorate. Additionally, he pursued an MBA from the University of Phoenix in the USA. Dr Vivek Baliga currently serves as the managing partner of Baliga Diagnostics, located in Bangalore. Furthermore, he is the visionary behind HeartSense, a platform that promotes patient empowerment, with nearly every article on the website written by him. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr Vivek Baliga finds joy in running and cherishing moments with his family.

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Long-Term Antacid (Proton Pump Inhibitor) Use – Is It Harmful?

If you have suffered from acidity then you will know that sometimes it can be quite a nuisance. Despite multiple medications and lifestyle adjustments, the condition can persist even if you take each and every measure that your doctor advises you. That being said, it is important to understand that taking antacid medication, particularly proton

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Understanding Hypothyroidism – A Patient Guide

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is unable to produce normal levels of thyroid hormone. We sometimes call it an ‘underactive thyroid’. It is a fairly common condition and it is one of the most easy-to-manage conditions that I see in clinical practice. Hypothyroidism is commonly seen in women, individuals over the age

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Latest Home Isolation COVID Guidelines for India (2022)

These are the latest home isolation guidelines as of January 2022. Please note that these can keep changing. Has someone around you tested coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positive? Like your roommate, or your sibling? Or is someone at home developing fever, cough, or has an achy body and exhaustion? Since the start of this pandemic, many

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