Dr. Kaushik Bharati's Profile
MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)

Dr. Bharati is a Public Health Consultant based in New Delhi. He obtained his PhD in Physiology with specialization in Vaccinology from the University of Calcutta in 2001. He did his Post-doctoral Fellowship from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, specializing in Immunology and Molecular view more..
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Pellagra
Pellagra is a disease that occurs due to deficiency of vitamin B3 or niacin. Did you know it was first described by Don Casal a Spanish court doctor in the 18th century when skin thickening was noted in peasants.

Anosognosia
Anosognosia is the lack of awareness or insight in a patient to understand that he/she has a disease, in spite of clinical evidence. It is a symptom of severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and the most important reason why these patients refuse medication or don’t seek treatment.

Stiff Joints
Stiff joints are a major problem for the elderly, as the joints tend to wear-and-tear with advancing age, giving rise to joint pain and inflammation. There are many natural remedies, and medical treatments available for stiff joints.

Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are acquired by patients and health personnel alike in a hospital setting. HAI can be life-threatening and need to be promptly diagnosed and treated. Major causes are bacteria, with fungi and viruses playing a lesser role.

Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) involves cranial stimulation with pulsed, low-intensity current, usually applied to the earlobes or scalp. The CES device is a prescriptive, non-invasive, electro-medical treatment for insomnia, depression, and anxiety.