One type of antacids, commonly prescribed for conditions such as acid reflux, could potentially be damaging the kidney if used over a long period of time. The set of drugs, known as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), have been shown in recent studies to elevate risk of chronic kidney disease by anywhere between twenty and fifty percent. …
This article was originally published in The News Minute and has been republished with permission. By Nimeshika Jayachandran Telangana is seeing a drastic increase in the suspected number of cancer cases recorded in the state, particularly oral, breast and cervical cancers, new data from the National Health Profile shows. Over 9,000 new suspected cases having been recorded in the …
Cancer screening reach more in Telangana, hence spike in reported cases Read More »
Children and adolescents constitute about 40% of population of our country. About 12.5% children suffer from psychiatric disorders. Besides them there are other children also who do not fulfil the criteria for disorder but have symptoms of poor mental health and require help. Children suffer from developmental disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental retardation, …
Mental health of India’s children – and how we can make it better Read More »
Social media is abuzz with reports of two famous Bollywood actors announcing their diagnosis of cancer. The stories have elicited emotional outburst all across the country and again brought to light India’s tough battle with cancer. First Irrfan Khan — star of over fifty Bollywood films and numerous international box office hits — announced in …
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This article was originally published on The News Minute and has been republished with permission. By Nimeshika Jayachandran Dr Deepti Rajkumar dreaded doing rounds that day, in particular she was apprehensive of seeing the young girl at the far end of the hospital ward and even put off seeing her until the last possible second, …
This article was originally published in The News Minute and has been republished with permission. By Nimeshika Jayachandran As millions are being spent on cancer research efforts, one study being undertaken at Hyderabad’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology has the potential to significantly change the way cancer treatment is developed. Scientists at the centre …
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This article was originally published on The News Minute and has been republished with permission. By Nimeshika Jayachandran It has been estimated that around 49% of the world’s diabetes cases are reported in India, with an estimate of 72 million cases being reported in 2017 alone. Given this, findings from a new study conducted by the All …
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Migraines could be a signalling risk factor associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) claims a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). With kidney related disease almost doubling in the last decade in India, could this new data prove to be an effective warning sign that could allow preventative treatment to take place? Migraines and …
Chronic kidney disease and migraines, linked conditions? Read More »
A new technique developed in India that could revolutionise chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection. Around 200,000 more people in India require kidney dialysis every year. Kidney problems, if detected early, can be dealt with often through dietary changes. This highlights the need for adequate detection methods. Researchers of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research …
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Obesity is one of India’s most significant public health crises. Nationwide thirty million Indians struggle with their weight. Shockingly, this figure includes 14.4 million children who are considered obese. One of these children embarked on a battle to save his life. This fight saw him become the world’s heaviest teen to undergo gastric bypass surgery. …
World’s heaviest teen’s fight with obesity: Symptom of a national crisis? Read More »
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