Off Label Opinions

     Let’s be honest: healthcare has enough echo chambers. Polite nods, rehearsed debates, and the collective pretense that everything’s fine. But what if we   actually   talked about the cracks in the system—with scalpel-sharp wit, zero respect for sacred cows, and just enough sarcasm to make the bitter pills go down? This blog is for those who believe  "controversial" shouldn’t mean "unspoken."  Expect unfiltered takes on the issues that  should  keep healthcare professionals awake at night—served with a side of dark humor, because laughter is the only sterile coping mechanism we’ve got left. Topics I'll dissect with a scalpel..... or may be a chainsaw!!! Quacks, Influencers, and the Death of Expertise Instagram "health gurus" vs. actual science: Why your liver detox is just expensive pee. The rise of Dr Google, MD (YouTube), DM (Instagram)   How "natural" became the most dangerous word in healthcare. Ethics? What Ethics? The quiet dea...

  Welcome to My Blog: A Chronicle of High Hopes, Hard Landings, and Questionable Life Choices You’re probably curious about the person behind this blog — or maybe you just enjoy a good story about spectacular failures with a side of sarcasm. Either way, welcome! If you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve just discovered the internet’s most unorthodox career road-map:  How to Succeed in Failing Spectacularly (And Still Somehow End Up Somewhere) My name is  Srikant Yarlagadda , and this is the part where I’m supposed to dazzle you with my credentials. Instead, let’s play a game called  "Spot the Recurring Theme!" I’m someone who’s mastered the art of  not  following the conventional script. My journey is less “rags to riches” and more “plot twists and detours”. The Highlights (Or Lowlights, Depending on Your Perspective) Former Prodigy Turned Professional Underachiever Once topped EAMCET (AP’s medical entrance), waltzed into the state’s...