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 …
Is it crucial for primary care physicians to understand the nuances of mental health issues, especially in a post-COVID era? “It is the need of the hour,” states eminent psychiatrist Dr Anurag Varma (MD, DPM, FIPS), in the recent edition of Practo Connect Webinar. On September 14, 2022, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom …
New technologies in cardiology have changed the landscape of up-to-date management protocols for cardiac disorders. But do these technologies work? Renowned Cardiologist, Dr Anil Dhall weighs in. A recent independent study conducted by Philips’ Future Health across 15 countries offers compelling evidence that Doctors and decision-makers in healthcare recognise the potential of technology to extend …
With 3400+ confirmed Monkeypox cases across 58 counties, the World Health Network declared Monkeypox as a pandemic on June 23, 2022. This announcement was intended to drive concerted global action to stop the spread, control the outbreak with timely effort, prevent grave consequences and improve awareness about symptoms, testing, contact tracing and quarantine. Otherwise endemic …
The impact of rising digitalization of healthcare solutions and the use of remote patient monitoring devices have opened many possibilities in how care is delivered in ENT and Gynecology.
In order to manage mental health issues better, one should learn to identify the emotions they may be experiencing and talk about it.
As we come to the end of India’s maiden National Injury Prevention Week, we want to create greater awareness and education around treatment and management of critical spinal injuries.
Even as most places in India emerged from the second wave, we must prepare for the third COVID-19 wave and its potential impact on children.
Being aware about medico legal aspects of medical practice can safeguard doctors – as well as their patients – against risks.