Esteemed professional & president of Delhi Medical Council (DMC), Dr Arun Gupta shares an insightful peek into the future of healthcare and the potential of impact it can create. Healthcare, for decades, has been dependent on physical interactions between the patient and the healthcare providers. From visiting the nearest clinic, getting medicines from the pharmacy …
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#ExpertSpeak: Diabetes Remission IS the way forward for India’s silent pandemic
For decades now, diabetes has been brewing a silent pandemic which has translated into either a life-threatening or life-long battle for many. But it doesn’t have to be. Did you know that 1 out of 11 people in India are formally diagnosed with diabetes, while 1 out of 5 are estimated to have diabetes? In …
Good-To-Have to Must-Have: Why Employee Health Benefits Is a Necessity for Companies Today
Practo with its corporate health and wellness plans has impacted the lives of 1.5 million employees and 3 million lives in total, including their families. And what’s even better is that these packages don’t only take human dependents into account but also the fur-companions of employees, providing an array of veterinary services. Did you know that, …
Practo Insights: Young Indians Are Actively Taking Care of Their Mental Health, 44% Spike in Consultations
57% of the queries are from people in the age group of 25 – 34 India, October 07, 2022: According to WHO, the economic loss due to mental health conditions, between 2012-2030, is estimated to be USD 1.03 trillion globally. And a National Mental Health Survey found that close to 14% of India’s population required …
200% increase in queries on heart attacks in the last three months: Practo Insights
75% of the queries on heart attacks coming from tier 1 cities Bengaluru, September 28, 2022: Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality and a silent epidemic among Indians, according to the Indian Heart Association. And public health estimates indicate that India accounts for approximately 60% of the world’s heart disease burden, despite …
Going the extra mile: 60% of the doctors spent >8 hours on teleconsultations every day on Practo during Covid-19
~As late-night consultations during the pandemic increased by 350%, doctors spent an average of 1.5 hours between 12 AM to 5 AM Practo highlights the selfless services of doctors during the COVID-19 waves in observance of Doctor’s Day ~ In the last two years coronavirus brought the world to its knees, and the largest impact …
2021 in review and the way forward in 2022
With the support of a broad and diverse range of partners, Practo has emerged as the ultimate standard in quality healthcare delivery.
Teaching by example: Practo’s female phlebotomists lead the way
Practo’s strong team of phlebotomists and medical lab technicians form a vital cog in the company’s diagnostic business, which continues to grow rapidly amid increased demand for at-home testing for COVID-19 and other ailments.
Understanding the threat of Omicron amid third wave of COVID-19 in India
Two years have passed living under the shadow of COVID-19, but the end gets more elusive with each new dangerous variant, including Omicron.
Understanding COVID-19-related mental health issues among doctors and patients
In order to manage mental health issues better, one should learn to identify the emotions they may be experiencing and talk about it.