World Kidney Day: Why renal health matters to everybody regardless of age and gender
Kidneys are important for well-being, they filter waste products, excess water, and other impurities from the blood. So it becomes necessary for everybody to be concerned about their renal health
Footballers at increased risk of developing dementia, finds study
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the Lancet Public?Health?journal today, found that among male footballers playing in the Swedish top division, 9 per cent were diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease, compared with 6 per cent of the control sample
Natural immunity 'as durable' as two doses of Covid vaccines, says study
The study, led by the US-based Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), said it was the most comprehensive analysis on how long protection lasts for the different forms of immunity
Prostate cancer: Symptoms, vulnerability and test options
Prostate cancer symptoms are frequently ignored, resulting in the disease progressing to an advanced stage. Keep an eye out for any early signs of prostate cancer and don't dismiss it as a minor illness
Delhi logs 153 fresh COVID-19 cases, positivity rate jumps to 9.13%
Delhi reported 139 cases with a positivity rate of 4.98 per cent on Saturday. It saw 152 cases with a positivity rate of 6.66 per cent on Friday and 117 cases with a positivity rate of 4.95 per cent on Thursday
ICMR comes up with first ethical guidelines for application of AI in biomedical research, healthcare
The adoption of AI technology in healthcare is growing in India. However, AI as data-driven technology has many potential ethical challenges which include algorithmic transparency and explainability, clarity on liability, accountability and oversight, bias and discrimination
World Tuberculosis Day 2023: Early detection and treatment can save lives
India bears a disproportionately large burden of the world's TB rates, with an estimated 2.8 million new cases reported annually
COVID-19: Amid rising cases, Health Ministry says no increase in rate of hospitalisation or death
"Omicron and its sub-lineages continue to be the predominant variant. No evidence of an increase in hospitalisation and/or mortality has been reported," Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said
Future of health insurance in digital health age: An Indian perspective
As the digital health ecosystem in India grows, collaborative efforts can help streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens and enhance the overall patient experience
India reports two H3N2 deaths: How deadly is this virus?
The first H3N2 death in India was reported in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, while the second was in Haryana, the neighbouring state to capital New Delhi
How physiotherapy tools equipped with robots are paving the way for faster recovery of neurological patients
Neurotechnology has grown 500 per cent in the last 10 years and is expected to expand much further in the coming decade. Even if robotic rehabilitation does not promise return to normalcy, there are several advantages this therapy offers to the severely afflicted paralyzed patient
A Big Fat Problem: How more than half the world is set to become obese and why this is dangerous
Obesity is a huge problem and it’s only going to get bigger. A new report has revealed that 51 per cent of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by 2035 and will also cause a loss of $4.32 trillion to the economy
How Hemophilia patients can find relief through correct strategy
Managing hemophilia is a team effort. Patients should work closely with their healthcare team to come up with a management plan that's right for them
Bird flu kills girl in Cambodia, others fall sick: Is this the beginning of a new pandemic?
First, bird flu killed more than 110 poultry birds. Then it spread to other mammals. Now, an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia has died of it and another 12 people in her area are suspected to be sick with avian influenza. Concerns are rising that a mutation could lead to human-to-human transmission
Robotic rehabilitation: An adjunct, not a replacement for human therapist
Robotics or other forms of neurotechnology are not a magical restoration of neurologically damaged parts and should not be portrayed as such
Persistent headache after long air travel: Can it be low pressure headache?
Most common cause of airplane headache is due to jet lag which can be attributed to disruption in circadian rhythm, fatigue, lack of sleep and dehydration
Cardiac arrest: 5S prevention for a healthy heart
Early recognition, prompt treatment, and adherence to preventive measures are crucial to improving outcomes and saving lives from cardiac arrest
How skin can be a potential indicator for lung diseases
Changes on skin are commonly ignored but we should remember that our skin is a gateway and indicator of the well-being of our body’s internal organs
Advanced heart failure: Can one live a normal life with LVADs?
A LVAD device helps a patient lead a more active life. It becomes a new way of life. While it may take some time to get used to having a LVAD, but it also improves the patient's strength and ability to participate in activities
Head and neck cancers: Types, treatment and restoring normal life for patients
A component of reconstructive surgery and neurosciences play a critical role in returning the patient's life to normalcy after cancer