In Germany, up to 2,400 patients are diagnosed with glioblastoma annually. The disease mainly affects adults at the age of 50-70 years. After surgical intervention and radiation therapy, patients typically receive chemotherapy with the medication temozolomide. Currently, this is considered to be the most efficient scheme of glioblastoma treatment. Nevertheless, results are not satisfactory and… Continue reading Approaches to diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma in Germany
Month: August 2019
How Manipal Treats you as a Newcomer
It’s not even a month since I moved into Manipal. But surprisingly, I don’t feel like I’m new here. There’s something so warm about this place. The people, the city, is welcoming. A little flashback, I’ve never stayed out of my house before any time, and I’ve stayed in one city (Bangalore) for 17 years.… Continue reading How Manipal Treats you as a Newcomer
The Hidden Treasures of Manipal
Bustling with students from around the world, Manipal has become a cosmopolitan town from what used to be a barren hill. You might already be familiar with the more popular places, but here’s a short list of the hidden treasures in Manipal that you may have missed! The Manipal Museum of Anatomy and Pathology: Albeit… Continue reading The Hidden Treasures of Manipal
The Mysteries of the Mind Palace
Even though there has been a lot of talk about mental health, not everyone knows about it and how to deal with people who suffer from it. According to me, people with mental health conditions deserve compassion and support as much as people with physical health conditions. To explain mental health to everyone would be… Continue reading The Mysteries of the Mind Palace
Mystery of the Midnight Macabre Hollers
Thirty minutes past the witching hours the boys of the 17th block in the MIT Campus witnessed a hair-raising incident on the 5th of August 2019. The night turned out to be spookier when heavy rains lashed onto Manipal which were accompanied by thunder and lightning. Three bizarre wails of a woman woke up the… Continue reading Mystery of the Midnight Macabre Hollers