Aditya B

The Mission of Family

Aditya B | Physician | 11-17-2013

While the term family is generally used to imply members of the same kin or sharing a common ancestor, it can also be used in a broader sense.

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The Will to Prosper

Aditya B | Physician | 08-04-2013

“Healthy” does not necessarily mean absence of disease. During a home visit with medical students I recently saw a patient who was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 11….

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The term survivor brings to memory a recent conversation I had with Ms. Jones (not real name) who had completed adjuvant chemotherapy for her breast cancer. I remarked “Congratulations! You are now a cancer survivor”. She excitedly exclaimed “So I am cancer-free!!!?”…

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