Dr. K Uday Sankar, a renowned paediatrician from Puttur, Andhra Pradesh, India, has made a significant contribution to medical education by developing unique mnemonics to help memorize the symptoms of Kwashiorkor and Marasmus—diseases affecting children under two years of age. His inventive mnemonic technique offers an easy and effective learning tool, especially beneficial for medical students preparing for examinations.

This innovative approach has gained widespread acceptance and is now featured in over 60 international medical textbooks, highlighting its global impact in improving the understanding and diagnosis of these critical childhood diseases.