Dr. Karishma Krishna Kurup's Profile
M.B.B.S, D.P.H

Dr Karishma, is a public health professional hailing from Kerala. She completed her MBBS from JMMC RI, Thrissur in 2012 and went on to work for 2 years before pursuing DPH in Govt Medical College,Trivandrum. Karishma is presently pursuing her MPH at the National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), view more..
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Nocturia (Waking up to Pee at Night)
The International Continence Society defines nocturia as “the complaint that the individual has to wake at night one or more times to urinate.” It affects the quality of sleep.

Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sick sinus syndrome is group of rhythm disturbances of the heart (arrhythmias) related to sino-atrial node dysfunction, more commonly seen among the elderly.

Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia occurs when the number of red blood cells in the body is reduced because the intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12.

Waste Management In Healthcare
Proper understanding of waste collection, segregation and management is required to reduce the number of infectious and non-infectious diseases in the community.

Test Your Knowledge on Hand Hygiene
Hand hygiene is a simple and affordable technique to prevent infections.