RELEVANCE OF AYURVEDA IN TODAY’S WORLD

The word Ayurveda is composed of ‘Ayur’ meaning life and ‘Veda’ meaning science. When putting together, Ayurveda literally means the science of life. For a long time, the importance of Ayurveda was neglected, with modern science taking the front foot. But now, the world is slowly trying to explore the field of Ayurveda as modern science fails to solve some of our problems.



Why Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, as discussed earlier, is the science of life. It concentrates on the prevention of problems rather than finding ways to cure them later. In simple words. Ayurveda provides guidelines and lays out a set of instructions, that, when followed regularly, will lead to optimum utilization of one’s energy and balanced living. The basics of Ayurveda lies in seeing an individual as a part of the environment interacting with nature.

For example, according to Ayurveda, one must wake up before 10 am in the morning and have a bath, meditate, exercise, and have breakfast within two hours of waking up as Kapha, a quality associated with lethargy, dominates the human body in between 6 am to 10 am. Hence, an early rise will guarantee a fresh and energetic day. Similarly, all the heavy meals should be consumed between 10 am to 2 pm as the quality that is associated with fire and digestive aids, Pitta, is at its highest during this time. In the time period 2 pm to 6 pm, Vata energy is at its highest and aids in mental work and creativity. In the evening, Kapha energy again comes into play and the cycle completes.

This cycle, if noticed, goes in sync with the cycle of the sun (i.e, nature). Ayurveda is all about the observations made between the similarities of nature and humans and using those observations to live a life full of zeal and happiness. Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old philosophy based on a deep understanding of the human body as a whole, encompassing the mind, spirit and emotions. It embraces medical science, philosophy, psychology as well as environmental factors.

Like the world accepted the benefits of Yoga and meditation that has its roots from India and its time that it will soon start acknowledging the importance of this Indian science as well. The holistic approach of Ayurveda insists on finding natural cures to our problems. It is a sustainable system of healing that is available to all and works in harmony with the natural world. Ayurvedic healing tools are easily available and the central message of Ayurveda is, “let food be your medicine and kitchen be your first pharmacy”.

At S.M.B.T Ayurved College and Hospital, we train our students and treat our patients with the mission of reminding them of the power of Indian roots and the vision to surpass the conventional approach to medical science. At S.M.B.T Ayurved College and Hospital, students learn the ways of improving lifestyle by amalgamating traditional Ayurveda with modern medicine.

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SMBT: A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

SMBT has been continuously striving towards making itself better. With its ever-increasing number of schools, institutions, hospitals, and research centres, SMBT is proud to have more than 2200 students that receive only the best quality medical education.

SMBT tries to give its students the best possible environment to live in, which is why we make sure that we make our students feel like home. With the facilities that are provided to our students to the activities and events that are held for them, SMBT is a home away from home-

• SMBT offers more than 750 spacious rooms for the students who opt for living in hostels. 
• There are 1020 students staying at the Nashik campus and 700 at the Sangamner campus. 
• Students at SMBT get the best quality food. 
• Sports competitions and facilities to create a healthier atmosphere. 
• SMBT FEST is held every year to encourage the students to pursue their extra-curricular talents and skills. 
• Students themselves arrange the cultural and sports events with great enthusiasm. 
• Every student is provided with the opportunity to be intellectually curious, thoughtful and reflective. 

For the facilities that we provide, the quality of education we give, the atmosphere we try to create and the joy we try to bring to every student of ours, SMBT is proud to call itself ‘a home away from home’.

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SMBT Wellness Centre

The term wellness refers to the wellbeing of the person. A wellness centreis not, therefore, exclusively linked to aesthetic treatments but also to a new way of approaching the life of each patient. It is a joint effort, both by the clinic that offers services and by the person who requires it.

SMBT is coming up with a brand-new Wellness Centre
As a holistic healthcare provider for SMBT Community, Wellness Centre strives to improve your quality of life. Our multi-disciplinary team of professionals is dedicated in offering you with a wide range of life care services.

There are many different forms of illness; therefore, there are many forms of wellness as well. At a wellness centre such as ours that is closely connected with healthcare, we promote wellness through effective treatment, exercise and proper nutrition.

At the wellness centre, we provide you with:
1. Specific treatments to suit your needs:
We have specialist doctors and caretakers to assess your physical conditions, specifically, what you need. You may prefer to control your weight, or to eliminate accumulated toxins, to better control your stress, to rejuvenate or to simply recover after a long period of activity or illness.

2. Preventive medicine:
It is essential to anticipate a disease and to avoid it. We prepare an up to date and efficient medication which prepares your body to fight the diseases and stay strong and healthy.

3. Therapy treatments:
We have more than 10 therapy treatments at the wellness centre. With timely medicines and effective treatment, we make sure you get effective healing services for both mind and body alike.

4. The quest for physical and mental balance:
Physical ailments can be the reflections of some mental problems and vice versa. We provide effective treatment and discipline strategies for achieving the much-required balance between the mind and the body.

We will soon be onboard with our Wellness Centre, providing seamless healthcare services and dedicated to promoting your health. The managers and the staff are highly educated, bringing a wealth of experience and education to the community.

Wellness is an important part of the health care continuum. It is a long-term care that is required to keep us healthy and avoid relapse. Although it can have many different meanings, in the health care world, it means preventing illness through promotion of healthy habits. And that is exactly what we plan to do at SMBT Wellness Centre.

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SMBT Clinic - North Maharashtra’s First Charitable Clinic

SMBT Group of Institutes is one of the top medical colleges in northern Maharashtra, providing a range of degree courses such as Medical and Research, Dental, Pharmacy and Ayurveda. Since our inception in the year 1984, our aim is to provide free education to the children of economically deprived class of the tribal society.
Later, SMBT multi-specialty charitable hospital was started to make efficient, free of cost/minimal cost healthcare services available to the people in rural area.SMBT Charitable Hospital in Northern Maharashtra is one of the largest in the region. The hospital provides highly subsidized and free services to the patients with severe ailments. SMBT Charitable Hospital makes sure no person goes untreated because of lack of facilities or money.

SMBT brings to you North Maharashtra’s first Charitable Clinic
With advances in education and healthcare services, SMBT now comes up with North Maharashtra’s first charitable clinic at Nashik.
Equipped with latest medical instruments, the clinic is set up with an aim to provide quality healthcare to patients. We have expert doctors and nursesrendering effective services. The various facilities that will be available are outpatient diagnostics, dentistry, correct diagnosis of illness, general health check-up and dispensary. With this clinic, SMBT group ensures that dedicated and quality healthcare is available at low costs, under one roof. This, we believe, will encourage patients to not neglect their health issues and visit the clinic for timely and effective treatment.

We are living in a society and it is our responsibility to work for the betterment of the same. Through this clinic, we aim to fulfill our responsibility towards the society and bring about health related awareness among the less privileged.

The Charitable Clinic at Nashik is our step towards achieving the “Patient First” purpose. We make sure that every patient is given on-time treatment, irrespective of his or her financial condition.
For further advanced treatments and complex surgeries, patients can visit the SMBT charitable hospital, which also provides free of cost services. The entire SMBT group aims to make our patients aware of their health and deploy measure of timely prevention, intervention and timely deliver of quality healthcare in the most efficient and effective way.

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SMBT’s coming up with a brand-new Oncology Centre

There are more than 3 million prevalent cases of cancer in India, though the real number is likely tripled due to a large number of cases left undetected and unreported. India is projected to see 1.23 million new cancer cases a year, with 20% increase expected by 2020, leading to 1.7 million new cases a year by 2035.

The survival rate disparity is stunning. In India, 70% of new cases leads to death within a year; it can be close to reverse in the U.S. and elsewhere. Millions are dying from cancer, prematurely, without ever knowing they had the disease.
To address these enormous concerns, the solution must be two-pronged: Indians need to be better educated on the disease and we need to have better, more affordable access to early diagnosis as well as timely treatment.

SMBT Trust proposes to start an Oncology Centre
SMBT Trust is coming up with a state of art ‘Oncology Centre’ at our Nandi Hills campus. It will be a one of a kind hospital with the latest technology and quality equipment specifically concentrating on Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Medical Oncology. We are planning to setup 100 beds into the hospital, with special rooms and ICU.

Our aim is to:
1. Increase mortality and mobility from cancer, and improve the quality of life for cancer patients.
2. Excel in basic, translational and clinical research and in the application of fundamental knowledge to prevent and cure cancer, and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
3. Safely and compassionately provide the full range of evidence based, preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, supportive and patient focused services to cancer patient and their families.
4. Lead in cancer education of health professionals, scientists, patients and their families, and the community at large.

We, truly are looking forward to the development of the ‘Oncology Centre’, which will give us an opportunity to save people from the one disease that is the cause of thousands of casualties every year.
This, we believe will take us a step closer to fulfilling our goal of providing a full-fledged healthcare university for the common people located in the region of North Maharashtra.

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Degrees you can apply for at SMBT

Since its inception in the year 1984, SMBT Educational Trust is working towards providing quality education and healthcare facilities to the economically deprived class of the tribal society. Over a period of time the trust further expanded its charitable activities in the rural areas by starting various educational institutes.
Our sole aim is to educate and train our students to provide quality health care services to the society and become the most trusted and respected members of the society.

Below are the degrees you can apply for at SMBT:
1. MBBS
The SMBT medical college conducts a 4 and ½ year undergraduate course in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) recognized by Medical Council of India, New Delhi & affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The state of art facilities and infrastructure for medical students is to help them develop high degree of skills.

2. BDS/MDS/DMS
SMBT Dental College and Hospital has been continuously ranked among the top colleges in the country and is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. We currently offer a 5-year undergraduate course in Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), a 3-year post graduation course in Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) and a 2-year Diploma in Dental Mechanics (DMS) approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

3. BAMS
SMBT Ayurveda College & Hospital has been affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, Dept of AYUSH, New Delhi. We offer a 4 and ½ year course in Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), with one year of internship post completion of the course and a 3-year post graduation course that is BAMS PG.

4. B. Pharm and M. Pharm
SMBT College of Pharmacy is one of the best degree colleges in the region and maintains excellent standards for academics, culture and discipline. The college is recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). We offer a 4-year undergraduate course leading to Bachelor in Pharmacy
(B. Pharm) and a 2-year course for Master in Pharmacy (M. Pharm).

5. D. Pharm
SMBT Institute of D. Pharm offers a 2-year course leading to Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm).

SMBT group of Institute aims to provide sound academic foundation and motivation to students to work towards betterment of rural lives and our country as a whole.

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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF IN THIS WEATHER

Monsoon is a very expressive and beautiful form of nature welcoming seasonal change. Although it is a favourite season for a lot of us, it is always recommended that we take care of health to be able to enjoy this season to the fullest.

Following are the steps that can help you have a healthy experience of this monsoon:

1. Food and Water

Take care of the food that you choose to eat this season. It is ideally recommended that you avoid food from street vendors or new places you aren’t confident about regarding the hygiene they follow while cooking. The environment also makes it easier for germs and viruses to spread in this season, thus making home food more advisable. Take adequate amount of vitamins and nutrients in the form of fruits, vegetables and protein rich food to strengthen your immunity.
Avoid drinking water from random sources and try to stick to sterilized water for this season to ensure quality and hygienic water for your body as the risk of taking contaminated water is high.

2. Enjoying the rains

A lot us intentionally get wet in the rain to relish the experience of it but rain water isn’t good for your body. Always take a shower after getting wet in rain water to wash away the impure toxic substances rain water may contain. This action itself can keep you away from infections and diseases caused by the impure state of rainwater.

3. Personal Hygiene

It is very important to maintain your personal hygiene in this climate where spreading of viruses and bacteria is fast. Don’t touch your face with dirty hands as there are chances of viruses and germs entering your body through your nose, ears etc. Wet and dirty garments become a ground for germ growth therefore change clothes often and avoid staying long in wet clothes.

4. Maintaining environment

The risk of water borne diseases is high due to the rains thus ensuring quality of the water you drink should be made top priority. Diseases and viruses can also spread due to contaminated water so ensure there is no stagnant water which can be breeding grounds for mosquitoes near you. Use mosquito repellants and check for clog free plumbing system at your house to avoid malaria and other microbial diseases. Always wear dry shoes and clothes to avoid skin infections due to the dampness.

5. Essentials

Always carry a raincoat or an umbrella to make sure you don’t get wet due to sudden rains. Using of sanitizers is also recommended to keep you away from bacteria and viruses. Avoid mosquitoes by adopting mosquito repellants and nets to keep your environment free from them. Keep your clothes and surrounding dry.

SMBT knows that doctors will solve your problems but we also understand that prevention is the best for your health, which is our top priority. Follow the precautions as listed above to take care of yourself this season. Your health is the real treasure you need to protect. Life is only memorable when you’re healthy enough to live it peacefully.

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TOP 10 DOCTOR BLOGS TO FOLLOW IN 2018

Today, blogs on the internet have an answer forevery question, a solution for all our problems. Be it a question of what clothes to buy or where to invest wisely, there are blogs for anything and everything out there! Professionals in every field have started handing out gems of their wisdom and experience in the forms of blogs. This includes engineers, lawyers, teachers, photographers and many more. Specialists from the medical field are no exception to this. There are numerous blogs on the internet exploring the world of medicine and healthcare. But, in the medical field where your health is concerned, it is necessary to follow legit blogs to avoid being misinformed.

We bring to you the top 10 doctor blogs you should follow:

1. KevinMD.com | Social media's leading physician voice
This is the blog of Dr. Kevin Pho, MD, who is a board certified internal medicine physician. The blog consists of articles by many experts in the medical fields who share their experiences, anecdotes and insights. This bloghas been recommended as a ‘must-read health blog’ by Forbes as well.
Website – www.kevinmd.com/blog

2. Westby G. Fisher, MD - Cardiologist, Evanston, Illinois
Heart disease causes 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States. Take care of your heart by reforming your healthcare. Staying updated with the latest advances in heart disease treatment and technologies is what this blog is all about.
Website – www.drwes.blogspot.com

3. Emergency Dentists
A blog dedicatedfor the care and maintenance of your perfect set of teeth. You can find information on dental disorders, helpful tips from dentists, solutions for emergency issues and a dental health guide for children.
Website - www.emergencydentistsusa.com/blog

4. Nursecode.com
Nursing is an important and essential factor in the medical field. This blog contains articles about any topics related to nursing. Extremely well written, this blog provides you loads of knowledge and information about any new trend or innovation in the nursing field.
Website –www.nursecode.com/

5. Rujuta’sgyan
Most of our problems are directly dependent on the food we eat. RujutaDiwekar, the famous dietitian, who has worked for eminent personalities from Bollywood writes a blog in which she gives you tips and instructions about a healthy diet and how your food intake affects your health.
Website –www.rujutadiwekar.blogspot.com

6. Wholesome Ayurveda
Follow this blog and learn about fixing your health problems from the root. Ayurveda is the oldest form of medicine. With this blog, the author has provided people with valuable information to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Website - www.wholesomeayurveda.com

7. Pharmavoice
Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing medicinal drugs. Constant innovation is a part and parcel of this field. Pharmavoice will provide you with all the new updates and advancements in the field of pharmacy.
Website –www.pharmavoice.com/blog

8. Greenmedinfo
Alternative medicine has proven beneficial to a lot of patients. This blog provides reliable information about the use and advantages of evidence-based alternative medicines to physicians, pharmacists, researchers and the end consumers as well.
Website - www.greenmedinfo.com

9. Dr. David’s Blog Musings of a pediatric oncologist
Dr. David is the author of this blog and he expresses his insights informally about pediatric oncology, cancer research, cancer treatments and any news regarding cancer. He also shares narratives about his personal experiences through the blog.
Website –www.doctordavidsblog.blogspot.com

10. GoodTherapy.org - Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy
Mental health is just as important as physical health. People find their lives coming apart due to stress and competition, but they are not so aware of their mental health which is why this blog! This blog helps to bring about awareness about mental health issues and treatments of them. Also, information Website - goodtherapy.org/blog

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STUDY TIPS FOR MBBS STUDENTS

In the face of harsh reality, students today have to deal with immense competition. We are preparing students towards becoming an element of future where they play a crucial role in sustaining it. The expectations the world has from the field of medicine puts immense pressure on them thus making MBBS students require the right type of guidance to give them more clarity and assurance about themselves.

Study Tip 1: Being organised

It is really important to sort out the amount of time you must dedicate towards your college and research during leisure time. Medicine is an elaborate course where the student must spend extra 4-5 hours after college to master the terminology and get more clarity regarding the topics discussed in their classes. Have a schedule to follow and get used to it.
Keep the schedule flexible so that your attitude towards everyday tasks doesn’t become rigid. The more time you dedicate towards refining your knowledge, the more your proficiency.

Study Tip 2: Stay Healthy

As a medical student, your future will be centred around being held responsible towards helping others take care of their health. To become a successful doctor, you must first learn to take care of yourself and be able to perform efficiently. Have an adequate amount of sleep and eat healthy food. Stay away from vices that disguise themselves as stress busters.
Taking breaks is also an important habit to make sure your body gets enough of rest while being a part of an intensely active schedule.

Study Tip 3: Learn about Medicine

Read journals and articles related to medicine and update yourself with comments and happenings in the field of medicine all over the world. When you prioritize book knowledge, you get habituated to mugging up and only knowing facts.
External sources teach you the way you must combine facts and common knowledge in order to be able to apply it in an efficient manner in reality.

Study Tip 4: Staying Motivated

Medicine is a strenuous course in which you might be facings ups and downs regarding your performance. The key is to not let few poor performances decide your entire mindset and attitude towards your tests. Don’t get discouraged and stay motivated enough to be willing to put in more effort into areas which require it.
Talk to seniors and understand how not performing well in one test doesn’t equal to an unsuccessful career. The hard work you put in will definitely reap benefits so keep moving forward positively.

Study Tip 5: Love what you do

Medicine is a service towards the public. You must full-heartedly be able to make optimum use of your time and deliver work of the highest quality. Keep the fire of your curiosity burning and pay keen interest towards your classes and the knowledge people are willing to impart. Once you start loving the process of becoming a knowledgeable person, your journey of learning will never end and will keep taking you ahead in life.

Study Tip 6: Be Innovative

Customize the way you learn to suit your grasping ability and interest. Adopt different methods of memorizing details and maintain notes of your own so that understanding concepts becomes easy for you. Have creative ways of remembering important topics so that you don’t get bored of learning.
Focus on your goals and work hard towards achieving them. There is no excuse that will truly justify a distraction that pulled you back in your career. Stay positive and learn to recognize the effort you’ve put towards improving yourself and reward yourself with the scope of being the best in the world.

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When prospective students visit any educational institute the campus of the institute is the first thing that catches their eye and make their decisions easier. Campus and infrastructure of an institute make as important a contribution in the learning process of students as the knowledge imparted to them by their professors and staff. Today, SMBT educational trust has successfully established a total of 6 institutesin 2 campuses, viz. Nashik and Sangamner. Both the campuses,spread over 16.46 lac square feet area, are quite extensive and well equipped with advanced infrastructure resulting in a student friendly environment, constantly improving attendance and overall success of the students.

Let’s take a look at the innovative campuses SMBT founded Educational Institutes boast of:
1. SMBT Institute of medical science and research
The SMBT Institute of Medical Science and Research is located in Nandi Hills, Dhamangaon-Ghoti, Nashik campus. The campus is set up with superior quality facilities which include individual laboratoriesfor each department furnished with the latest technology, great speedinternet connections, an upscale library, lecture theatres, sports facilities, canteen facilities, and accommodation facilities for students. A banking facility with an ATM is also available here.

2. SMBT Dental college and hospital
The SMBT Dental College and Hospital is located in Ghulewadi, at the Sangamner campus. The main building is spread over an area of 5 acres. The college is well equipped with a central library with a wide collection of textbooks and journals and an e-library with a subscription to online journals and websites. An air conditioned auditorium with audio and visual facilities is present which helps students get a better grasp. In addition to this, a hostel with study rooms, wi-fi facility, TV, facilities for indoor and outdoor games has also been provided. Canteen facilities and banking facilities are also available for students within the campus.

3. SMBT Institute of dental science and research
The newest member of the family SMBT Institute of Dental Science and Research is located at about 35 km from the main city of Nashik in Nandi Hills. The campus is well endowed with a lecture theatre with great provision for audio and visual learning, individual laboratories for each department, a well stacked central library, canteen facilities, great speed internet facilities, banking facilities as well.

4. SMBT Ayurved college and hospital
The SMBT AyurvedCollege and hospital is set in the Nandi hills, Nashik campus. The college is furnished with demonstration halls, museums, dissection halls and histopathology halls. The library of the college comprises of 15086 books on Ayurvedic and modern medicine, also it is stocked with numerous national and international journals. The college has provided the students with wifi at the speed of 20 Mbps. Apart from this the college also has canteen facilities, hostel facilities, sports facilities for various indoor and outdoor games

5. SMBT College of Pharmacy
SMBT College of Pharmacy is located in the Nandi hills, Nashik campus. The campus of the pharmacy college is well equipped with laboratories designed as per the norms set by the Savitribai Phule Pune University and AICTE, New Delhi. It also has a departmental library well stocked with technical, reference and competitive books. High end computers and internet with great speed internet are also some facilities provided by the college. Other facilities provided are canteen facilities, hostel and accommodation, sports facilities for indoor and outdoor games and transportation facilities for students as well.

6. College of D. Pharmacy
Located in the Nandi hills, Nashik campus, SMBT’s Institute of D. Pharmacy has a main building suitable to accommodate all the classes, libraries and institute campus. The building has 15 state-of-the-art laboratories tailored according to the norms set by the MSBTE, Maharashtra and AICTE, New Delhi. A well-stocked library with a wide range of technical books, reference books, competitive books is available. There is a book bank facility available for students in need. Also, there is a laboratory with computers and internet facilities. Inaddition to this, there is a canteen, sports facilities, and transport facilities from Nashik to campus.

SMBT Educational Trust ensures that all the requirements of the students have been taken care of, be it nutrition, learning or physical fitness. SMBT has maintained a holistic approach towards education of today’s youth which will contribute in making them knowledgeable global citizens of tomorrow.

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Why SMBT Medical College? Because it provides the Best Education!

For many applicants, choosing a medical school is similar to the process of choosing a college/university. It is important to note that choosing a medical school is an individual process and one should not apply to a medical school simply because of peer pressure or because a school has high ratings. Fit is an important aspect of a successful application to medical school.

Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. While there is a lot of information available to help you decide, knowing what to consider when choosing a college is crucial. There are many factors that will help you evaluate schools before you apply, such as accreditation, academics, exposure to hands-on experience, ranking, location, cost, types of courses available and the list could go on.

Here let us focus on one of the most important factor while choosing a college: ACADEMICS
SMBT Educational Trust was founded in the year 1984, with an aim to provide free education to children of economically deprived class of tribal society. Over a period of time the Trust further expanded its charitable activities in the rural areas by starting various educational institutes.

The educational institutes under SMBT include: 

1. SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. Nandi hills

The SMBT medical college conducts four and a half year undergraduate course in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, recognized by Medical Council of India, New Delhi& affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. We have different departments such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine and Forensics.

2. SMBT Dental College & Hospital, Sangamner

The college has been continuously ranked amongst the top colleges in the country and is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nagpur. Departments of the college are Orthodontics, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Oral pathology and Microbiology among others.

3. SMBT Dental College, Nandi Hills

Started in 2016, this college is affiliated to the MUHS.

4. SMBT Ayurveda College & Hospital, Nandi Hills

This institute was established in 2007. It is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine Dept. of AYUSH, New Delhi.

5. SMBT College of Pharmacy (B Pharm & M Pharm), Nandi Hills

SMBT College of Pharmacy is one of the best degree pharmacy colleges in the region. It is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The college offers four-year undergraduate course leading to Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B Pharm).

6. SMBT Institute of Pharmacy (D Pharm), Nandi Hills

The college offers a four-year undergraduate course leading to Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm).

SMBT Institute has a grand building which is designed after taking into consideration all norms laid down by various government authorities. Each college has its own central library with access to numerousbooks and e-books as well. All the institutes have highly experienced teaching faculty members who provide dynamic teaching, practical experience and impel students to undertake research. We also have hospitals where the students can get access to practical approach.
The college aims to provide sound academic foundation and motivation for students to continue their education through professional life.

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SMBT signs an MOU with Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” -Helen Keller

Taking this belief forward, SMBT strives to promote collaboration and engagement within the medical community not just in India, but also overseas.

The foundation stone of SMBT Educational Trust was laid in 1984, with a vision to provide higher medical education and top notch healthcare services to people in need through our multi-specialty charitable hospitals.
Today, we are North Maharashtra’s flagship group of institutions with 2 campuses in the beautiful city of Sangamner and the scenic Nandi Hills.
The institutes under SMBT Trust include:
- SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research.
- SMBT Dental College & Hospital.
- SMBT Ayurveda College & Hospital.
- SMBT College of Pharmacy (B Pharm & M Pharm).
- SMBT Institute of Pharmacy (D Pharm).
- Jai Hind Tribal School.
As a leading centre of healthcare, we thrive on innovation and strive to broaden our horizons. We constantly work towards fostering this outlook in various activities that we undertake.

It gives us immense pride to announce that SMBT has signed an MoU with the Prince of Songkla University, (Songkhla, dist. Hat Yai, Thailand) to facilitate staff, material and student exchange. It also seeks to organize joint international conferences, symposiums, and various joint training programmes.
It was a symposium in the presence of Dr. Nimit Warakul (Dean, Institute pharmaceutical sciences), Dr. Teerapol Srichana(Director, Faculty of pharmaceutical sciences), Asst. Prof. Chatchai Wattanapiromsakul and our Principal Dr. Yogesh Ushir.

Prince of Songkla University is the oldest university in Southern Thailand. With 5 magnificent campuses spread across the country, the University is committed to academic excellence, strong social responsibility and active engagement in community services. From its inception in 1967, it aims to be the premier research-intensive university in Asia and focuses on producing competent graduates. Being very deeply rooted in their culture, it also seeks to preserve their national heritage.

This comes as a monumental step to pave the way for an enriching overseas learning experience. Being the most revered and esteemed group of institutions in the field of healthcare, we believe that new opportunities for innovation are necessary to provide a world class education to our students.

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5 Must read books this Summer

Whether you’re looking for a little insight or a little inspiration regarding your chosen profession, you’ve reached the right place! We’ve curated a list of must read books for aspiring medical practitioners to have an understanding of the complexities in their chosen career. Delve into these books this Summer to unravel all the intricacies of your profession!

The Intern Blues, by Robert Marion
(For all the medical students)
3 interns- Andy, Mark, and Amy chronicle their real-life experiences in treating newborns and sick children infected with AIDS. The book is a detailed account of their evolution from anxious medical students into competent physicians. They talk about the initial apprehension and uncertainty about their profession, their constant fatigue and the disruption of their personal lives. It provides a precise portrayal of an internship from the eyes of interns themselves, which is extremely helpful for all the aspiring doctors out there!

More than a mouthful- Adventures of a Dentist, by Sandesh Mayekar
(This one’s in relevance to all the dental students)
A cricketer who got the gap in his front teeth filled for a photo shoot, or a lady who got her gums lightened for a beauty contest, everyone of us desires to have that perfect set of pearly whites, don’t we? Dr Sandesh Mayekar in his book takes us through the travails that go behind having those healthy teeth. He also talks about all the trials and tribulations he underwent to lay the foundation of Aesthetic Dentistry in India. A book that encompasses his journey as a dentist laced with humor and wit, it is a recommended read for every dental student.

The New Pharmacist, by Erin Albert
(will interest the pharmacy students)
Erin Albert, a clinical pharmacist recounts her journey from a student to a newly licensed pharmacist. A guidebook for a rookie pharmacist, she gives her valuable word of advice to manage your career, 0-10 years into the field. This book is a crucial read not just for students and budding pharmacists, but also for the working professionals. It gives each one of them something to ponder over, students in terms of their new phase, and pharmacists regarding their career development.

I wasn’t strong like this when I started out, by Lee Gutkind
(Something to engross the nursing students)
An anthology of diverse narratives by nurses at various levels in their career, their tales reflect on what helps them sail across this demanding profession.
From dealing with the fears of a newly trained nurse, to the enlightening accounts of experienced nurses. A peek into their journey tells us that what binds all these tales together is nothing but the passion for their profession.

Healing your life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda, by Marc Halpern
(Ayurveda students, you will love this one)
Dr. Marc Halpern takes you on his personal healing journey while also providing lessons for everyone to heal the Ayurvedic way. Reach your complete potential-physically, emotionally and spiritually with the help of this book. By reading Dr Halpern’s account of how he has incorporated Ayurveda in his life, it also helps us reflect on our life, which is what makes it engaging and stand out.

Have you read any of these? What are you waiting for? Go grab one of these and keep that fire burning! Let them be your source of inspiration for your potential future in the field of medicine. If you have any more books we can add on to the list, leave it in the comments below. We would love to know!

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SMBT: A Student-friendly and academics-worthy campus.

It is a known fact that having good infrastructure and a healthy learning environment in educational institutes is decisive for students to achieve the expected academic results. In other words, the campus and infrastructure directly impact the performance of the students.

The fact is that a good infrastructure, with renewed spaces, makes it possible for youths that live in remote areas to study and, in addition, tends to improve the attendance and interest of students and teachers in learning. For this same reason, investments in college infrastructure have an essential role in solving access problems of students to the college system and to improve their performance.

SMBT group of institutes provides a healthy and positive environment that facilitates learning.

SMBT Educational trust was founded in the year 1984, with an aim to provide free education to children of economically deprived class of the tribal society. Later, a multi-specialty charitable hospital was started with the sole aim of providing help to the rural people in need of medical care.

The educational institutes under SMBT trust include:

1. SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research.
2. SMBT Dental College & Hospital.
3. SMBT Ayurveda College & Hospital.
4. SMBT College of Pharmacy (B Pharm & M Pharm).
5. SMBT Institute of Pharmacy (D Pharm).
6. Jai Hind Tribal School. 

All the above institutes have modern and spacious building to accommodate all the classes, library and laboratory within the institute campus. A separate multipurpose building complex is provided to cater to extra-curricular needs of the students.

Library

The institute has an excellent collection of technical books including textbooks, reference books, competitive examination books and handbooks.

Laboratories

The institute has fully established laboratories as per norms of the SPPU and AICTE.

IT Resource Center

We have full fledged computers and peripherals laboratory with high end PCs and with good internet speed.

Sports Facilities

The institute has adequate facilities for indoor as well as outdoor games.

Hostels

Hostel facilities are well defined with separate hostels for girls and boys. All necessary amenities such as food, cleaning, entertainment are taken care of.

Transport

Three buses have been provided for conveyance of students from various parts of Nashik City to campus and back.

Canteen

Keeping in mind the nutritional requirements of students, canteen facilities have been made available in the campus. Adequate care is taken to ensure maintenance of hygiene standards.

Properly planned infrastructure is an out-and-out key factor in effective teaching and learning experience. It also plays as a simulator for increased student attendance and staff motivation.

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Medical science is creating innumerous opportunities today!

The frontier of medical science has rarely been as exciting and as full of spectacular opportunities as it is today. From basic science through clinical research to health service research, the opportunities made available through impressive breakthroughs of recent decades in biomedical as well as the physical, computational, and behavioral and social sciences have paved way for unprecedented possibilities. Although traditionally structured laboratory and clinical techniques are still largely prevalent, several technical and scientific advancements have altered how medical science is perceived.

Why should you consider pursuing medicine?

When it comes to applied sciences, careers in medicine have got to be one of the most important areas for you to enroll in. Be it a doctor, a dentist or a research scientist you want to become your job will be integral to treating illness, solving physical problems, developing newer medicines for fatal diseases; all in all, saving lives.

What options can you explore in medical sciences?

There are so many different areas of medical sciences, it is difficult to decide what to start with.
To show you how massive is the list of occupations in this sector, here’s a start as to things you might be doing:

• Performing operations and surgeries, number of which would increase with your experience.
• Diagnose and treat problems related to people’s teeth, gums and related parts of the mouth.
• Developing a cure for cancer.
• Figuring out how to make multi-vitamin tablets much, much smaller.
• Scientific study of living organisms related to their origin, evolution and biological traits. 
• Diagnose and treat various eye disease as well as prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision.
• Conduct research on specimens, such as bacteria and viruses, then regularly perform reviews and clinical investigation. 
• With these and many more options available, the medical world is truly your scientific oyster.

Benefits of working in the medical field

It’s a good time to be a professional in the field of medicine and science- the demand for top talent in the industry is soaring. Job opportunities are expanding at a rate of 22% per year, ensuring you won’t face a problem of not finding a job. Due to an aging population and major changes in the healthcare market, careers in health sciences are expected to see substantial growth over the next decade and into the future.
Clearly, working in the medical field or in the science industry can be extremely appealing, and a big part of that appeal is the generous salaries that the professionals take home. The average annual salary for any medical professional is roughly around INR 5,00,000.
Apart from the above advantages, the satisfaction of saving a life or working towards the betterment of lives is something only medical professionals can proudly experience.

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Is studying Pharmacy in India a good career option?

Definition 

Pharmacy is the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding and dispensing medical drugs. It deals with medicines that play a vital role in protecting, maintaining and restoring people’s health. As a discipline that has a close-knit relationship with human life, research and development (R&D) in pharmacy occupies a prestigious position.

Pharmacists are experts or health professionals who have done their studies in medicines and use their knowledge of medicines for benefit of the patients.

Eligibility criteria

Students pursuing the pharmaceutical sciences will have opportunity to complete their education in science by doing a diploma, bachelors or post bachelors. The students of pharmaceutical sciences will have plenty of opportunities to venture into, provided their courses are from PCI (Pharmacy Council of India) recognized institutes. Only a student graduated from a PCI approved college is eligible to get enrolled in respective State Pharmacy Council, SPC to be called as a registered pharmacist.

Career scope and Job opportunities

A career in pharmaceutical sciences is full of opportunities. Take a look at the some of the options you can venture into:

1. Jobs

With newer Pharmaceutical companies coming up, the future in field of pharmacy is bright. You can land a job in any of these private companies as well as government organizations.

2. R&D

Pharmacy is one such industry that thrives on research and development. For the same,
M. Pharms and PHDs are in high demand for research of new drugs, process development, formulations, clinical trials and Toxicological studies.

3. Hospitals

The pharmacists in the hospitals are the best-informed individuals for prescribing a drug. in most western countries, the diagnosis is made by doctors but the pharmacists prescribe the medicines and their dosage. Therefore, pharmacy graduates have important role and can earn attractive remuneration and occupy strategic positions.

4. Retail stores

One can also work in retail stores of medicines. After registering with the State Pharmacy Council, you can open up chemist/drug shop and sell medicines as per doctor’s prescription.
Pharmacists should appreciate that they may have to go off the beaten track to meet the challenges thrown up by the modern lifestyle and emergence of new diseases. Pharmacists have the responsibility to provide the optimum pharmaceutical support to health-care providers.

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Career options after Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.

   An ancient system of medicine, which traces its roots back to the Vedic times, Ayurveda stresses on holistic health, which not only provides soothing and curative medicines but also plays a vital role in prevention of recurring diseases. According to Ayurveda, all ailments are understood as imbalance between three elements of the human body Kapha, Pitta and Vata. These elements are commonly called as Doshas in Ayurvedic terminology. Kapha means Phlegm (water and earth), Pitta means Bile (fire and water) and Vata means wind (air and space). The technique of Ayurveda allows you to indulge in natural healing capabilities of human body and nature. However, one cannot expect a speedy recovery, because it takes a little longer than conventional allopathic treatments. It’s an all-encompassing technique which requires changes in diet, lifestyle and habits.

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is a graduate degree in field of Ayurvedic science. It is a 5 ½ year degree course with academic session for 4 ½ years and 1 year is dedicated to internship programme with live practical. After completion of this degree, one must mandatorily resister him/herself at the respective councils (under Indian Medical Central Council Act). Also, to practice across the country, registration under Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) is a must.

Further, the scope of Ayurveda is ever increasing not only in India but also in the world. In many cases, when the usual allopathy fails to deliver expected results, Ayurveda comes to the rescue of patients, providing effective treatment and rejuvenating them. Naturally, it opens wide doors for those with a BAMS degree seeking career opportunities, regional as well as global.

• You can work as medical officer/doctor in government or private Ayurveda hospitals.
  
• With advanced degrees like MD and PhD, an ayurvedic doctor can qualify for supervisory/research/teaching position in various Universities or organizations.
  
• One can start his/her own practice or set up a retail shop for ayurvedic medicine.
  
• There is a high demand in the pharmaceutical industries for ayurvedic doctors to regulate/monitor the drug research.
  
• Staring salaries for BAMS graduates ranges between INR20,000-40,000 monthly, whereas with an MD one can expect around INR50,000-80,000 per month.
  
• With newer diseases coming up every other day, a study in Ayurveda not only promises secure income but also provides numerous opportunities to serve the society as a whole.

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5 New Cardiac Technologies to look out for

For most of the 19th century, doctors used most of the medicals tools that fit easily in their little medkit bag, and diagnoses were based more on instinct than on science. The advancement and discovery of various antibiotics, lifesaving drugs and equipment have contributed tremendously to increase the lifespan of a human being on average of nearly 30 years. It’s easy to see how advances in health and medicine have touched the lives of nearly every person on the planet, whether its technology that allows us to peek deep into or body or the medicines that extend the lives of those with unimaginable and sufferable chronic disease.

Here are 5 innovative cardiac technologies that will change the outlook of the coming future:

1) GOOGLE GLASSES

Google Glasses are one of the best known wearable technologies made. They are similar to any other spectacle with preloaded options of taking pictures and recording videos in HD and wireless transmission. Cardiologists have successfully used the equipment in cardiac surgeries. They are used for coronary angiography where the cardiologist takes accurate, precise and resolute pictures of heart artilleries and could transfer the images to computers or Ipads.

2) BIORESORBABLE STENTS

During an operation, the cardiologist needs to perform an open artery surgery where they push a mesh tube called stent that releases drugs into the vessel to keep it open. But using the stent over time might cause blood clotting and to overcome the disastrous consequences a new type of stent that gradually dissolves within a year or so may help sidestep that problem. They also enable treated vessels to regain their ability to constrict and expand.

3) LEADLESS PACEMAKER

A PaceMaker is a device for stimulating the heart muscle and regulating its contractions. It consists of a small battery-operated power source implanted under the skin. PaceMakers these days are of top quality, the only faulty part of them is the lead which they use which cause complications or an infection at the insertion site. The leadless pacemaker is a tiny, self-containing unit which is placed on the inside wall of the heart through a thin, flexible tube called catheter. The new model of the pacemaker does look promising without any after effects.

4) VALVE-IN-VALVE PROCEDURE

Compared to mechanical valves that carry a high risk of blood clotting, heart valves made from animal tissues (bioprosthetic valves) are increasingly used to replace stiff, narrowed aortic valves. Bioprosthetic valve is inserted into the heart via a catheter at the site of the failing device.it turns out to be the best valve replacement option for people at high risk from surgery.

5) PROTEIN PATCH FOR HEART MUSCLE GROWTH

The cells cannot fully regenerate and scar tissues form when heart muscle cells suffer damage and die. It makes the heart harder for the heart to pump blood effectively and ultimately leads to heart failure. Recently, a team of health and bioengineering experts discovered a natural protein that can promote the growth of normal tissues. Human clinical trials are yet to take place on the patch in the upcoming year and it goes holds a bright future for bioengineering

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How Dental Veneers saved our smiles

A beautiful smile full of healthy white teeth is all any person would wish for. Factors such as age, hereditary, lifestyle and accidents can contribute to a smile that is less than perfect. You might wonder how to get a smile you’ve always wanted, well in this modern age there is one solution which you might choose from your local dentist. “Dental Veneers” can give you a whiter and brighter smile. Keep reading to learn more about dental veneer.

WHAT ARE THEY?

So what exactly are these Dental Veneers? They are nothing more than a wafer-thin sheet of tooth colour material which is attached to the front of your teeth. The main material used in the cosmetic is porcelain as it mimics the looks of a real tooth enamel, reflecting light in a similar fashion. In terms of dentistry, “A veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth, veneers improve the aesthetics of a smile and/or protect the tooth's surface from damage.”

THE HISTORY OF PORCELAIN VENEERS

Since the late 1920s, veneers had been around to save the precious smile on people’s face and it all started from Hollywood. Dr. Charles Pincus, a dentist from California came up with a way to enhance the smiles of one of his Hollywood star patient. He came up with an acrylic tooth cap that fits over the person’s teeth. The stars would later wear them during their movie scenes.

Between the 1930s and 1950s, people started getting veneers to help shape their smiles. By 1950s, dentists were bonding veneers to teeth but were having a tough time to adhere it properly due to lack of technology. During the mid-1960s, Dr. Michael Bunocore figured out a method for adhering the veneers to teeth. He came up with a procedure for lightly etching the tooth’s surface with mild acid which created a bonding agent that helped veneers to stick on the tooth surface making them much more permanent and active.

The veneers were modified over decades and what procedure and materials we use now were developed till the 1980s. Veneers became more affordable and easier to place, which made them an easy and popular solution for people.

BENEFITS OF DENTAL VENEERS

• Veneers can last as long as 10 to 15 years, with a proper caring.
• Veneers are made to match your tooth colour 
• Veneers are stronger than composite resin.
• Porcelain veneers are resistant to staining, unlike teeth whitening which requires touch up treatments every twice a year.
• Veneers can improve teeth that are chipped and cracked. They also cover up the broken and discoloured teeth.
• Increases a person’s self-assurance and emotional wellness.

If you want to learn more on this topic and want to pursue it as a career option, SMBT is the best place to do so.

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MEDICAL MYSTERIES

 

Medical Industry has developed and advanced in past 50 years. New treatments, various type of modern equipment, vaccines are being introduced for a better and healthy life for human beings. However, there comes a speed bump in this ever-advancing field. Diseases, genetic conditions, and conundrums rise from almost any part of the world and leave even the best and well-equipped scientists and doctors baffled.

Here is a list of medical mysteries which shook even the renowned medical facilities.

1) Water Allergy

Yes, there's this disease where individuals are allergic to water. It does sound impossible as our own body contains 70% water. They can still drink water and other stuff, its water that comes in contact with the body that causes the problem. The victim's skin starts to erupt in itchy red welts when they take a bath or shower. This rare condition is known medically as aquagenic urticaria. It first came to light in 1964. Its cause is still a mystery, but doctors deduced that it might be due to toxic response when water touches the skin, or due to extreme sensitivity to ions in water.

2) Chimeric People

It's a strange anomaly. Imagine a person went through a genetic test and found out that he/she is not the biological father/mother- despite the fact that he/she gave birth to them. It was an unfeigned case that Margot Kruskal, a doctor at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, came face to face with such five years ago. The patient needed a kidney transplant, and so her family underwent blood tests to see if any of them would make a suitable donor. When the results came back, she was hoping for good news. Instead, she received a hammer blow. The letter told her outright that two of her three sons could not be hers. No one knows how common chimeras are but due to changing evolution and genetic diversification, cases like such might come to light.

3) Foreign Accent Syndrome

You woke up in the morning with an accent different than what you have been using since all these years. Chances are that you are suffering from Foreign Accent Syndrome. The best-known case of this syndrome dates way back to 1941, where a Norwegian woman was repudiated after she was injured during an air raid and began talking with a heavy German accent. This syndrome was once contemplated as a psychological disorder but later was ruled out for being a neurological disorder which comes about when a stroke or injury damages the part of the brain associated with speech.

4) Tree man

We all have heard of this syndrome, haven't we ? Dede, a man from West Java, Indonesia, appeared to be half man, half tree. But what was the reason for this deformation ? Thankfully this mystery has been recently solved. It appeared that a rare immune deficiency which allows the human papillomavirus, better known as warts when goes out of control, thickening of skin takes place which starts spreading across the whole body.
 

5) Putrid finger

A distressing case study was found from a 1996 issue of the medical journal The Lancet. A 29-year-old man had pricked his fingers on a chicken bone 5 years previously, leaving him with an infection which made him smell terrible.

"The most disabling consequence of the infection was a putrid smell emanating from the affected arm , which could be detected across a large room , and when confined to a smaller examination room became almost intolerable”, the paper states.

The cause of the infection was identified and the wound did not respond to any antibiotics. The patient was treated by a dermatologist at Peter Holt of the University Hospital of Wales where it was later reported that the patient's infection cleared up spontaneously, and he no longer smells putrid. But the case still remains a mystery .

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Medical Innovations to look forward to in 2018

2017 has seen its share of medical breakthroughs and pioneering research work. Its evident that the future of healthcare is going to change dramatically with medical and dental technology. With some ready to go and other still in development, these medical innovations, advances are certain to have a dramatic impact on health care.
Here are some of the medical breakthroughs just over the horizon that could have a profound impact on your life. 

1. Centralized Monitoring of Hospital Patients-

Reports indicate that up to 45% of inpatient cardiac arrest are not detected appropriately. This is due to hospitals having “alarm fatigue” when busy caregivers become desensitized to the constant noise emanating from cardiac telemetry monitoring systems. “Centralized monitoring has emerged as the answer, as part of a "mission control" operation in which off-site personnel uses advanced equipment, including sensors and high-definition cameras to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and more. Complex data are assimilated to trigger on-site intervention when appropriate while filtering out unimportant alarms.”, says Dr. Faulkner, Ohio State University Hospital.

2. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery-

The concept of “fast track” or “enhanced” recovery after the surgery has been under development since past few years. As for decades the common procedure before any surgery was to not eat before surgery, using pain medications, staying in bed during recovery. To substantial growth in medical technology, innovators are overhauling post- surgery strategies, and delivering imposing results. The ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) procedure permits the patient to eat before surgery, limits opioids by prescribing alternative medicines and encourages regular walking which reduces compilation rates and speed recovery.

3. The Emergence of Distance Health-

Bringing the healthcare environment to the patient's home has been a dream goal for scientist and doctors for decades. It will help the patient as well as the doctor as it will remove the “traveling barriers” which will result in the optimal outcome as well as significant cost saving. Hospitals are getting ready for a widespread adoption of the technology in 2018 due to an increase in connectivity through mobile technology and consumer demand. The patients will be equipped with attachable devices that record and report medical information to doctor to monitor their condition. Over 19 million patients are projected to use these remote monitoring devices in 2018.

4. Neuromodulation to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea-

Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disturbance which can leads to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. While continuous positive airway pressure device, (C.P.A.P.) is the gold standard treatment, it is estimated that more than 40% of sleep apnea patients refuse to wear the device. Innovators have found out a way to help such people. The device acts like a pacemaker which helps to synchronize the intake of air with the action of the tongue and is controlled by a remote or a wearable patch. These neuromodulation systems have had positive results in clinical testing and are to be gifted to the world this year.

5. Laser Dentistry-

Medical experts use lasers, which are focused light beam at one point, to remove or alter tissues of a small amount. It will help the patient to enjoy the dental experience as the dentist won't need a drill or administer anesthesia. Dentists use lasers for a variety of procedures involving the inside of the mouth, be it to remove overgrown tissue, to whiten teeth, or to reshape the gums. Also, lasers can reduce symptoms and healing times associated with traditional therapies; reduce the number of bacteria in both diseased gum tissue and in tooth cavities, and control bleeding during surgery.

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