Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast

1. "Bioaccumulation of Microplastics in Decedent Human Brains" (Nature Medicine, 2024)   This study confirms the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human brain tissue , particularly the frontal cortex. Researchers used pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and electron microscopy to analyze postmortem samples, finding polyethylene (PE) as the dominant plastic...

Kapila: Founder of Samkhya Philosophy Kapila (7th–6th century BCE) is regarded as the founder of the Samkhya school, one of the six orthodox systems of Hindu philosophy. Known for his rational and dualistic approach, he emphasized the distinction between Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). His teachings are captured in the  Samkhya Sutras and the Bhagavata Purana , where he elaborated o...

Coronary CT angiography-guided management of patients with stable chest pain: 10-year outcomes from the SCOT- HEART randomised controlled trial in Scotland Michelle C Williams, Ryan Wereski, Christopher Tuck, Philip D Adamson, Anoop S V Shah, Edwin J R van Beek, Giles Roditi, Colin Berry,Nicholas Boon, Marcus Flather, Steff Lewis, John Norrie, Adam D Timmis, Nicholas L Mills, Marc R Dweck, David E...

Anaximander of Miletus (c. 610 – c. 546 BCE), a pre-Socratic philosopher and student of Thales, was a pioneer of cosmology, astronomy, and natural philosophy. He introduced the concept of the  apeiron (infinite) as the origin of all things, developed early theories on evolution, and created one of the first world maps. His revolutionary ideas laid the groundwork for scientific thinking and inspire...

 "The Protein Puzzle: Debunking Myths About Protein Deficiency in India"   This episode explores and debunks the myth of protein deficiency in India, highlighting that most Indians meet their protein needs through balanced diets.  It explains the Protein-to-Energy Ratio (PER) and how traditional food pairings like cereals and legumes enhance protein quality. Key insights include varying protein ne...

Gargi Vachaknavi, an esteemed philosopher and Vedic scholar of ancient India, is celebrated as one of the earliest female intellectuals in recorded history. Known for her profound knowledge of Brahma Vidya, she engaged in rigorous philosophical debates, including a renowned discourse with sage Yajnavalkya on the nature of existence and the ultimate reality. Revered as a Brahmavadini, Gargi contrib...

"Discover the legacy of Thales of Miletus, the first Greek philosopher and one of the Seven Sages. Known for proposing 'all is water,' pioneering geometry, and predicting a solar eclipse, he laid the foundation for science and rational inquiry. #Philosophy #Thales"

Explore timeless wisdom with Dr. RR Baliga's Philosophical Discourses!  Dive into the teachings of  Yajnavalkya: Vedic Sage and Philosopher and more, blending ancient philosophy with modern insights.

COVID-19 in Patients with Heart Disease and Cancer Dr RR Baliga's 'Got Knowledge Doc' Podcasts for Physicians Coronaviruses and the Cardiovascular System Coronavirus Fulminant Myocarditis Case Review COVID-19 in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer Sarju Ganatra, Sarah P. Hammond, Anju Nohria JACC: CardioOncology :Accessed online March 20, 2020 Not Medical Advice or Opinion

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MINOCA=Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries

Nature NEWS AND VIEWS 14 May 2024 The phenomenon of genomic imprinting was discovered 40 years ago Some genes carry an 'imprint' on either the maternal or the paternal copy, which determines whether or not that copy is expressed. This 1984 discovery changed how scientists think about gene regulation and inheritance. By Anne C. Ferguson-Smith & Marisa S. Bartolome i https://www.nature.com/articles/...

  Dr RR Baliga's 'GOT KNOWLEDGE DOC'  Podcasts for Physicians: Cardio-Oncology Rehabilitation in Cancer Patients and Survivors   derived from Cardio-Oncology Rehabilitation in Cancer Patients and Survivors: AHA Scientific Statement Circulation. 2019;139:e997–e1012   Not Medical Advice or Opinion

This episode explores the therapeutic potential of singing for cardiovascular health, highlighting its benefits on respiratory function, emotional well-being, and heart rate variability. It discusses the physiological responses to singing, comparable to moderate exercise, and emphasizes the need for further research to validate these findings. Join us as we delve into how singing could become a ho...

EKG Sunday | Is this benign? |Dr RR Baliga's "MUST KNOW EKG" Podkast for Physicians

Fluoropyrimidine Cardiotoxicity   |Not Medical Advice or Opinion|

Connecting the Dots Between Cardio-Oncology & Door-to-GDMT Time for Heart Failure