Best Dr. Gaurav Gupta, MD Podcasts (2024)

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MBBS in Hindi for Indian doctors - is it a good idea? 10:47

2y ago10:47

10:47

Latest Government of India guidelines recommend that MBBS (MD in USA) Medical education curriculum should be available for Indian doctor in Hindi as well as English. We discuss if this appears to be a good idea whose time has come, and what if any, are the possible complications of trying this. What are the solutions and what should be the priority…

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Are they really Dangerous?? Cough syrups in India! 14:58

2y ago14:58

14:58

The recent tragedy in Gambia where 70 children have died after taking cough syrups that were made in India has caused a lot of controversy. We try to get some answers. What actually happened, why did these children die? Why did it happen? What is Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene glycol? Is it banned in India, what side-effects can happen due to these…

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COVID Vaccine Controversies in India - Antivaxxers, Vaccine Skeptics and more! 20:31

2+ y ago20:31

20:31

In a free wheeling interview with Dr Poonam Gupta, discussion about how and why the anti-vaccine trend has caught on in India. Also, tips on how to deal with vaccine controversies, and help the educators, doctors and the parents to decide about vaccinating themselves, their parents and their kids :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…

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Monkey pox & YOUR child! Any need to worry? 10:03

2+ y ago10:03

10:03

What is Monkey Pox? Why is everyone talking about it? What are the symptoms? How can we differentiate it from other similar illnesses? How does it spread? Can I or my child get it? In conversation with Travel health Expert - Dr Neeta Nathani, from Mumbai, India. Answering these & many more questions about Monkey Pox --- Send in a voice message: htt…

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Are you taking children to Mountains this summer? Tips to stay healthy with Dr Neeta Nathani 28:20

2+ y ago28:20

28:20

In conversation with Dr Neeta Nathani, Senior Pediatrician from Mumbai with over 30 years of experience, Are you traveling to Leh Ladakh, Shimla, or any other places in the Himalayas, Alps or any other high hills to avoid the summer heat? Do you know that you and the kids need to follow some precautions, to prevent serious and common illnesses? Her…

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Tang, Glucon C, D versus Coconut water, Lemon water! What is the best for kids in summers & why? 10:53

2+ y ago10:53

10:53

Should children drink Tang, Gatorade, Glucon C, Glucon D, Rasna and many other commercial drinks. Are they healthy?How do they compare with natural drinks like Coconut Water.Why do we need these drinks?Is water the BEST hydrator?Are there any side-effects of these drinks? Any benefits?Answering these and many more questions, Dr Poonam Gupta & Dr Ga…

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Dark circles around eyes in children. Causes, treatment & prevention. In conversation with Dr Poonam Gupta, Eye Specialist 16:46

2+ y ago16:46

16:46

What are the top 3 causes of dark eye circles in kids? Is it serious? How can I prevent this, how can I treat this? Common reasons why under-eye circles have increased in the last couple of years, is COVID responsible? What about allergies, dryness, too much screen time, less fluid intake and any illness? Can it be hereditary? Answering ALL this an…

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Summers - Keeping children healthy. Surprising Practical tips with Dr Jyotsna Sachdeva, Sr Pediatrician & parenting expert from Chandigarh 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

28:28

There are so many questions that parents have about keeping kids safe and healthy during the summers. Here are some very practical tips in her trademark, simple, precise and effective style, an exclusive conversation with Dr Jyotsna Sachdeva, a paediatrician with an extensive interest in parent counselling and education. Here is a sample of what sh…

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Corbevax for children - in discussion with Dr Rajendra Vaidya, Vaccine Expert. 18:32

2+ y ago18:32

18:32

Dr Rajendra Vaidya is a Senior Pediatrician from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, he is a vaccine expert and will answer some of the common parent and pediatricians questions about Corbevax! Here are some of these... What type of vaccine is Corbevax? How is it different from the other vaccines? Why are 12 to 14 years being only given this vaccine? Is it tr…

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What is Toxic Stress in Children, why is it important, and how to monitor it? In conversation with Dr Bryan Bhagwandin 54:45

2+ y ago54:45

54:45

What is the most important Public Health Study that (almost) no Doctor or Parent has ever heard of??? I am in conversation with Dr Bryan Bhagwandin, phD and CEO of Recalibrate solutions. I can guarantee that you will be fascinated, amazed, surprised and even a little horrified to know how toxic stress in children can lead to serious long term healt…

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COVID 4th wave in India - will it / won't it happen? In conversation with Dr Arun Wadhwa, Sr Pediatrician and Vaccine Expert 13:09

2+ y ago13:09

13:09

COVID 4th wave in India - will it / won't it happen? Everyone wants to know! Let's find out with me in conversation Dr Arun Wadhwa, a Sr Pediatrician from Delhi with over 3 decades of experience, who is also a member of the Vaccination committee of the IAP. This is the audio of a youtube interview done here. https://youtu.be/3sxVs2wZZgM If you want…

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Screen time and Autism risk in Children - In conversation with Dr Chhaya Prasad, Neuro-developmental Pediatrician 36:58

2+ y ago36:58

36:58

Did you know? According to a study in Jan 2022 in JAMA, more than 2 hours of screen time at 1 year age can triple the risk of autism diagnosis in boys at 3 years age! Why can this happen? Can we talk about the actual study - what does it say? What is autism, how do you explain it to the parents, and why is increasing generally? What may be the reas…

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Third dose of COVID vaccine in India - with Prof Sanjay Verma 17:28

2+ y ago17:28

17:28

Prof Sanjay Verma is one of the top young vaccine experts in India Here are a few questions that he tries to answer today, about the precautionary / booster dose of the COVID vaccine as recommended by the Govt of India for us. I apologize for the poor audio quality, and also want you to be aware that this is slightly technical stuff, sometimes :) W…

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Childhood allergies, asthma, rhinitis & immunotherapy, with Dr Swati, Pediatric Allergy Specialist 27:57

2+ y ago27:57

27:57

Mixed bag of questions about allergy & asthma including skin, eye nose and chest allergiesHow to differentiate between allergies and infections?What are common presentations of allergy in children? When should we see an allergy specialist? Is snoring an indicator of allergy? Can constipation be related to any adverse food reaction?Nowadays children…

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Accidentally given an Expired vaccine to a child? Tips for parents & pediatrician doctors! 9:34

2+ y ago9:34

9:34

It can happen to the best of us, accidentally we end up giving an expired vaccine dose to our young patient. As a parent, this seems to be the stuff of nightmares! However, is it really very bad? How can we avoid this? What to do if this happens? Tips from a real-life case that happened last night. Also, Happy New year wishes for 2022 for all! --- …

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How to prevent allergies & asthma in Children? In conversation with Dr Swati - Pediatric Allergy Specialist 23:51

3y ago23:51

23:51

The incidence of allergies and asthma in kids in rising in India and across the world. Here I connect with Dr Swati to talk about how we can reduce this, starting from pregnancy, to the new born baby, the infant and then the older child. We talk about probiotics, diet, the correct way to wean, and how to prevent food allergies and asthma and aero-a…

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Should children get the COVID vaccine in India? (Dec 2021) 8:12

3y ago8:12

8:12

Why are we not giving COVID vaccines to kids in India, should ie be given? What are the pros & cons of giving the COVID vaccine to children in general? Why is the government of India not starting routine vaccination, and does it make any sense to start now? Should children go to school without vaccination or only after being vaccinated? An insightf…

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Discussion on Dengue - Expert Pediatricians discuss everything about the current Dengue Epidemic (for healthcare professionals) 2:21:50

3y ago2:21:50

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On 24th Oct 2021, the Association of Pediatricians of the City Beautiful, Chandigarh, organized a Zoom webinar to discuss the current epidemic of Dengue, with experts from PGI, Sec 32 GMCH, and private practitioners talking about various aspects of this dreaded disease. This is a podcast primarily for healthcare professionals, an audio version of t…

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Top five causes of fever nowadays and the role of antibiotics in these? 14:23

3y ago14:23

14:23

We talked about the most common causes of fever in India during and after the rainy seasons called the monsoons, and whether antibiotics have a big role to play in this situation, are they helpful? what are the potential side effects? when they should be used and when they should not be used?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Should kids go to school during COVID? 21:00

3y ago21:00

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It has been close to 1.5 years as of Aug 2021 and kids in India are still not attending school? What do the teachers, parents, children and their pediatrician think about this? Cons and Pros of sending kids to school .... keep listening ... with your amazing host Dr Poonam Gupta and Dr Gaurav Gupta --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

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Creatine supplement for teens - is it safe, effective & recommended? 13:04

3y ago13:04

13:04

What is creatine? What is it used for? Is it safe? Has it really been shown to be effective - especially in kids? What are the concerns about using it? Bottom line: Which molecule to use, how much to take, what age is it recommended, will it really help? Should it be taken Concerns - Dehydration / additives / possible liver and kidney damage https:…

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Podcasting for Pediatricians, how to make yourself heard. 16:04

3y ago16:04

16:04

In conversation with Dr Naveen Kini, senior pediatrician from Bengaluru. The what, why, which and how of podcasting for doctors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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Can we change Covid Vaccines brand after the first dose? 12:02

3y ago12:02

12:02

Can i interchange the brands of Coronavirus vaccines in India? Can I take COVAXIN after COVISHIELD? Can I take Sputnik after any of the above vaccines? Why or Why not? Why are the vaccine studies for different vaccines not comparable? #covid #vaccines #sputnik #covaxin #covishield #interchangeability --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

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The only 3 things you need to know about Painless vaccines! 9:06

3+ y ago9:06

9:06

Painless versus painful vaccines, what are the differences, and which vaccine should I take for my child? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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Steam & COVID-19 - how does it help? 6:13

3+ y ago6:13

6:13

Many people are taking Steam and giving it to their kids as well - is it helpful, can it harm, does it cure COVID. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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Quarantine and isolation what's the difference and do you need to isolate multiple covid cases? 5:46

3+ y ago5:46

5:46

I have this unusual situation when people who have covid in the same family are being isolated from each other, does this make any sense and what's the difference between this and Quarantine? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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What's entomophagy? Or what to do if my child swallows a cockroach? 9:00

3+ y ago9:00

9:00

I had a call from a panicky mother whose toddler had apparently eaten a cockroach, are insects edible, is there any serious harm in eating them, do people eat insects, are they safe, answer to all this and some more fun facts!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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Common questions about cervical cancer vaccination for Indian women? 8:30

3+ y ago8:30

8:30

I talked about cervical cancer vaccination in relation to Indian girls and their parents, things like whether there is any relation to menses or fertility, what is the best time to take it, do we still need the PAP smear and many other questions.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding and the safety of covid vaccines? 5:58

3+ y ago5:58

5:58

We talk about whether you can take the coronavirus vaccines if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breast-feeding a baby, are the safe, are these effective, are these recommended?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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Missed vaccinations due to covid lockdown for your kid? 4:25

3+ y ago4:25

4:25

Did your child's vaccination get delayed or missed due to coronavirus pandemic? Is it necessary to get the vaccination done now, is it safe, is it effective what are the possible side effects, all of the sun were answered in today's podcast!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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Students, stress and Exams in the time of Covid 19 in India 10:35

3+ y ago10:35

10:35

A general discussion about students, stress and examinations during the times of Coronavirus. For all parents, teachers, students and anyone interested in child's mental health.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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Unstructured play, what it means and why it is important? 14:03

3+ y ago14:03

14:03

What do we mean by free play or unstructured play what are the benefits of this in kids and why is it important for them to do this whether it is running around the park or playing stapu or playing in emaginary games?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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Why do I need to take precautions if I take the COVID vaccine? What's the point of that? 5:08

3+ y ago5:08

5:08

We discuss the reasons why COVID vaccine makes sense for you and for your loved ones. Also, why do we still need to maintain social distancing, wear masks and use sanitizers even after taking the vaccination, Finally, how can all of this help eradicate COVID? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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Pulse Polio - Does my child need to take the Polio drops on this day? 7:17

3+ y ago7:17

7:17

What is Pulse Polio day?Why do I need to give this extra dose even when my child has already completed ALL the vaccine doses?Should I go to the centre, or wait for the vaccination people to come to my house?What happens if I miss it?Answer to these questions and more, on this podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Blood thinners and the Covid vaccine -is it safe? 5:28

3+ y ago5:28

5:28

What precautions are needed if you are taking blood thinners and want to take the Coronavirus vaccine? If you are taking Aspirin and clopidogrel low molecular weight heparin and warfarin have a bleeding disorder coma what what do you need to do?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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A dog, a thief, and a story about Covid vaccines... 6:21

3+ y ago6:21

6:21

How did I explain covid vaccine to my 11 year old daughter, listen to this interesting story and tell me if it makes some sense !--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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My child has been given an expired vaccine, or an expired medicine, what to do? 7:36

3+ y ago7:36

7:36

We discuss a relatively uncommon problem, accidental administration of an expired vaccine or sometimes an expired medicine to your baby. Is this serious, what needs to be done, and should you continue visiting the same pediatrician?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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New Covid mutation in UK, what do we really know? Whats true and whats hype... 7:51

3+ y ago7:51

7:51

We discuss what we know about the Coronavirus mutation in UK as of today 22nd December 2020. Whether it is more communicable, whether it is more dangerous, and whether it means that the vaccines or the treatment will not work?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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COVID vaccines, what are the different types available and what will be available in India 13:56

4y ago13:56

13:56

All you wanted to know about the different vaccines for Covid in India. FAQs coming up in the next podcast!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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What to do it my child swallowed a coin? Or something else? (In English) 8:16

4y ago8:16

8:16

Kids can do the darndest things, and swallowing different objects is one of the things that parents are to be careful about. In this episode we talk about swallowing coins, batteries sharp objects and magnets. What needs to be done in this situation?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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Safe outdoor activities for kids during covid and why you should do these! 13:19

4y ago13:19

13:19

I am seeing a lot of bored, stressed and unhappy kids who are not eating well or sleeping well and in fact not even starting very well and many of them are gaining weight in an unhealthy way too! As a pediatrician this concerns me a lot. Given that mass vaccination is many months or even years away, we have to find out safe ways so that our childre…

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Holidays during Covid, safe travel tips for you and your kids! (English, mostly) 11:25

4y ago11:25

11:25

From travel tips to best safety practices for staying in hotels and homestays, all of this discussed by dr Gaurav and dr Poonam on this friendly podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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Winter skin care tips for your babies (English) 8:36

4y ago8:36

8:36

How frequently should we bathe the baby, what oil to use, how long should we bathe the baby, how to treat great rash or duster rash, nose and skin care. All these questions answered and more...--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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The new Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, is it worth the hype? (In English) 12:51

4y ago12:51

12:51

I talk about details of this vaccine and the questions that we need to ask about this vaccine and also other vaccine which are likely to come into the market soon. Why this vaccine may or may not be the ideal solution for India.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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Painless versus Painful DPT vaccine - again :) बिना दर्द का डीपीटी इंजेक्शन क्या फ़र्क़ है? 10:07

4y ago10:07

10:07

क्या डीपीटी इंजेक्शन में फ़र्क़ होता है, मैं अपने बच्ची को कौनसा टीका लगवाऊं ? I am going to explain the difference between DPT painful & pain-less vaccine once more as the questions about these never seem to end :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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How many clothes does my child need in winter? 4:30

4y ago4:30

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A burning question in the mind of parents especially those with small babies is that they may be under dressing or overdressing their babies. Dr. Gaurav Gupta answer these questions with some simple tips so that you can decide if your child is wearing the correct number of clothes during winters, to avoid problem like rash fever etc.--- Send in a v…

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Child won't eat without Mobile or screen, what to do? (Hindi mostly) 12:53

4y ago12:53

12:53

What can I do if my toddler refuses to eat without watching TV, mobile or tablet? Practical tips for parents on how to avoid it stop screens while eating meals--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message

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What to do if you or your family members get Covid? 9:32

4y ago9:32

9:32

How long do I remain infectious after covid,when is the maximum chances of complications, what do we need to monitor, what are the warning signs, when is it safe to meet my family, when is it safe to go out do I need to get tested before I go out, do my family members need to be tested if I'm positive, and how long do covid symptoms including weakn…

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COVID testing - RT/PCR, Rapid Antigen & Antibody test - what to do and when? (English + Hindi) 14:14

4y ago14:14

14:14

Most doctors, health workers and general public have no idea about the different tests that are available for Coronavirus testing, and more importantly, when to which test, what are the benefits and shortcomings of each test. We discuss this in today's podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/messag…

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Happy international coffee day! Can children drink coffee? When and how much? 7:27

4y ago7:27

7:27

Is caffeine good or bad for your child? What age to start coffee? How much caffeine do energy drinks and cold drinks have? Benefits and side effects of coffee... All on the international coffee day on 1st October..--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gaurav-gupta6/message…

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