Susamma Joy Kurian

Writes/edits @theweeklive;

previously with Hindustan Times, DNA

[Susamma Joy Kurian @SusammaK13]

@abe_verghese talks about books, writing, his life in medicine, art, AI and more in an interview with @TheWeekLive

Thank you for the wonderful conversation, Dr Verghese

Special mention @chrismichel for the stunning portraits

@groveatlantic

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FROM THE MAGAZINE | "I know this sounds a bit disingenuous, but I think of myself as all-physician. And I am looking out at the world through the lens of a physician."- Dr Abraham Verghese, physician and author

Read the interview by @SusammaK13
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Clinical nutritionist @amitagadre
says that carbs should be the last to be added to your meal. Here's why 👇

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What if your gut has more to say about your health than you think? Dr Pal Manickam @drpal_manickam has an answer to that and more. Introducing his brand-new column for THE WEEK Health webpage—Gut Feeling with Dr Pal. Watch this space for more.

THE WEEK Health page: https://t.co/KCnbTw6ERw

(Gut health, Dr Pal, fitness, wellness, gut feeling with dr pal, health news)

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Unlike common seizure triggers such as sleep deprivation, alcohol or emotional stress, which can make seizures more likely in many people, the trigger in reflex epilepsy is unusually specific and reproducible.
@hyderabaddoctor writes

(Epilepsy, neurology, stress, fitness, health news)
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Watch full interview 👇

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Science and faith often seem like opposites. But are they?

In this conversation with Deputy News Editor Susamma Joy Kurian (@SusammaK13), neurosurgeon Dr Mazda Turel discusses superstition, alternative medicine, and why doctors sometimes choose empathy over confrontation when treating patients.

(Dr Mazda Turel, science vs faith, alternative medicine, brain surgeon, neurosurgeon)

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This one will make you laugh and sigh, yes, but above all it will make you wonder #book #read

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‘Bheja Fry’ review: Grey, white and all that matters

Dr @MazdaTurel's book, ‘Bheja Fry’, takes you inside the clinical and surgical world of medicine only to bring you up close with its human side

By Susamma Joy Kurian (@SusammaK13 )

Read: https://t.co/mAHYr3FGT6

(Bheja Fry, Dr Mazda Turel, Book review, Medical memoir)

#BookReview #BhejaFry #MedicalMemoir

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Full interview https://t.co/RMlKZ8uzWx

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In this rapid-fire round, neurosurgeon Dr Mazda Turel rates popular foods, habits and everyday choices based on their impact on brain health.

From sleep and ChatGPT to coffee and social media, which ones boost your brain, and which ones deserve a low score?

@SusammaK13

(Brain Health, Dr Mazda Turel, Bheja Fry, Neuroscience)

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Dr. Mazda Turel - consultant neurosurgeon and author of 'Bheja Fry' - takes us inside the world of brain surgery, sharing powerful stories of hope, heartbreak, and the patients who have stayed with him long after they left the operating room.

In conversation with THE WEEK's Deputy News Editor Susamma Joy Kurian (@SusammaK13) , Dr. Turel reflects on the emotional weight of life-and-death decisions, the resilience of the human brain, and how writing 'Bheja Fry' helped him make sense of the human side of medicine.

https://t.co/q55x3cwmp8

(Dr. Mazda Turel, Bheja Fry, neurosurgery, brain surgeon)

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Delving into the profound lessons learned from his profession, Dr Mazda Turel expresses his awe for the human brain's resilience

#brainhealth #bhejafry

https://t.co/ELedFFXXsE

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This is, perhaps, my longest interview; it is also my most honest, I think. @mahimkajerry opened up about not just his new book, but also deeply personal stuff like death, grief, love and, of course, palliative care
@TheWeekLive
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Fitness influencer Mayank Pawar of Splitsvilla 7 fame dies at 37: Are bodybuilders at higher risk of premature death?
https://t.co/cmpEQFqoOo
A well-researched and informative article prepared by @tisha_jaco published in the WEEK has my quotes.

" Bodybuilding, in itself, is not dangerous. In fact, resistance training improves longevity, metabolic health, and bone strength. The risk arises when training becomes extreme and unregulated. Excessive high-intensity training without adequate recovery can strain the cardiovascular system. The more serious concern is the misuse of anabolic steroids and unregulated supplements, which can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, arrhythmias, liver injury, and sudden cardiac death, even in young individuals. Dehydration practices before competitions and rapid weight manipulation can also be hazardous. Faulty lifting techniques further increase the risk of spine injuries and neurological complications. Bodybuilding should be science-based, supervised, and health-focused; not driven by shortcuts or performance-enhancing substances," says Dr Sudhir Kumar, Hyderabad-based neurologist.

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RT @TheWeekLive: MIT researchers have developed an experimental pill with a tiny biodegradable antenna that can confirm when a patient take…

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The findings of the study underscore the role of diet in protecting kidney health, especially as kidney-related ailments continue to rise worldwide.
#Kidneyhealth #Dieting
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OPINION: Deepak is dead, Shimjitha is in jail, but women are on trial: The curious case of Kerala’s social media courts https://t.co/yeLVc4NcOa

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The case raises many unanswered questions. Yet, what followed quickly was not an attempt to seek truth, but a rush to weaponise the situation into a public trial of women.

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आज नई दिल्ली में 'How our government will change healthcare in India'. विषय पर आयोजित The WEEK Health Summit 2025 का शुभारंभ कर अत्यंत प्रसन्नता हुई।

मैं The WEEK की पूरी टीम को इस आयोजन हेतु अपनी हार्दिक बधाई देती हूँ। साथ ही स्वास्थ्य सेवा क्षेत्र में विभिन्न सामयिक मुद्दों पर उनकी निरंतर उत्कृष्ट रिपोर्टिंग और कवरेज की सराहना भी करती हूँ।

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How stray dogs of Toronto helped discover insulin

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Did you know that insulin was discovered after a series of risky experiments on dogs? Read on to know the story of the breakthrough of the drug that helped many suffering from diabetes.
#WorldDiabetesDay #Diabetes #HealthNews
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE | Sheikh Hasina writes for THE WEEK

From exile, the former Bangladesh Prime Minister breaks her silence — speaking on power, politics, and democracy. In a bold piece for THE WEEK, Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh is now being led by an administration with no constitutional basis.

Grab your copy now — available on stands!

@MAarafat71
@sajeebwazed
@nambiji

(Exclusive interview, Sheikh Hasina, The Week Magazine, Bangladesh, Politics, World News, New Issue, On Stands Now)

Read the full story: https://t.co/tN1wXzzmHG

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RT @TheWeekLive: Chronic venous insufficiency damages valves in the leg veins, causing blood to pool. This increases pressure and causes sy…

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AI in stroke care leverages artificial intelligence to rapidly analyse CT and MRI scans, enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis and guiding immediate treatment decisions for stroke patients.
@pujaawasthi
#WorldStrokeDay #WorldStrokeDay2025 #HealthNews
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