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Redefining cancer care: Innovations with empathy and compassion
The theme for World Cancer Day 2025–2027 is “United by Unique.” It highlights the importance of personalized and compassionate care, recognizing that every individual has unique needs, stories, and perspectives. This day provides a timely opportunity to not only reflect on the challenges that persist, but more importantly outline what’s needed to move from discussion to the real-life implementation...
Indian e-Pharmacies under renewed scrutiny by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)
The Indian government is likely to take strong action against the misuse of drugs by the e-pharmacies, including their closure, news agency ANI said, citing sources. The report said that the e-pharma companies’ model is problematic as it can be detrimental to patients’ health. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/epharmacies-under-radar-centre-likely-to-initiate-stern-action-11676587508512.html Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) served notices to illegal e-pharmacies selling medicines on...
Rare diseases continue to blight India
Rare diseases continue to reap a considerable toll in India as patients struggle to avail treatment despite notified policies from the Central Government. “Rare diseases are a serious public health concern in India, with an estimated burden of about 80 to 96 million cases reported annually,” said Dr Prashanth Bagali, Practice Head-Oncology at Strand Life Sciences in comments to the Hindustan...
Plantations and the risks of KFD
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) – colloquially known as ‘monkey fever’ – is a disease known to spike on a yearly basis in and around Karnataka. An estimated 500 cases of KFD are reported in India every year. Though the disease shows only a limited number of cases on a yearly basis, it is of particular concern due to its mortality...
Why is it important for you to know about NDHM and NDHB in India on World Health Day 2023?
Today, on World Health Day (WHD), India, like the rest of the world is celebrating 75th anniversary of World Health Organisation (WHO). In 1948, several countries came together to form WHO with a mission to improve public health. 75 years later, with many successful healthcare interventions, WHO continues to motivate action to address health challenges of today and tomorrow. This...
Fungal disease revealed to be a large scale threat to Indian health
While diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV are at the forefront of media attention regarding infectious disease, one threat has long gone overlooked – fungal disease. A recent study that brought together expertise from three Indian teaching hospitals: AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal and PGIMER Chandigarh along with The University of Manchester. Together they reviewed over 400 published...
Indian study finds potential new Alzheimer’s disease biomarker
Initial test results from studies conducted in India may have uncovered potential biomarkers that could be used as an early detection tool in diagnosing individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. A group of researchers led by professor Pravat Mandal at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) in Manesar, Gurgaon have found a statistically significant correlation of low levels of the antioxidant glutathione...
Diabetes drug may reduce risk of long COVID; The latest health stories from around the world
The risk was 41% lower for the metformin group than for a comparison group receiving a placebo. The study presents the first evidence from a randomized clinical trial that a medication taken by patients who have acute symptoms such as cough and fever can reduce the risk of Long Covid, an ill-defined, chronic condition with symptoms that can include extreme...
Normalize Menstrual Health. Period
Article by Anupama Rajesh, Associate Vice President- Medical Content at FINN Partners Original article can be found at https://www.finnpartners.com/news-insights/normalize-menstrual-health-period/ When I got my first period at age 11, my mother told me I was a big girl now and that I should be careful around my father and other male relatives. She said that the blood was “dirty” and I was dirty...
Sex And Gender Discrimination
Sex and gender discrimination is an issue of immense proportions in India. Many of the country’s women and girls experience such discrimination even before birth. In many cases, the discrimination continues all the way to the end of their lives. Sex and gender discrimination can impair and limit educational attainment, employment potential and opportunities, financial wellbeing, health and wellbeing,...