The author of this article is Dr. Swati Rajagopal, Consultant – Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore As the world once again braces itself for the new wave of Covid-19 virus, nasal vaccines have now offered a sniffing hope to the people. Developed by Bharat Biotech and […]
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Rise in Heart attack cases at Emergency ward
The author of this article is Dr. Ravi Gupta, Consultant Cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospital In the past 2 months there has been an increase in heart attack cases in the emergency ward. Heart attack is majorly affecting the younger generation from the age group of 25-year-old. Recently a 28 yo patient […]
Measles outbreak: know how to protect your child’s eyes from getting damaged
The author of this article is Dr. Vandana Jain, Regional Head – Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Vashi As measles infections rise unhindered in Maharashtra, it is very important to understand the effect of the disease on the eyes. Measles is a disease that needs to be taken very […]
Long-term implications of arthritis if left untreated
The author of this article is Dr. Chethana D, Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease wherein your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues of the body causing inflammation. In RA, joints of the hands, wrists, feet and knees are mainly affected. […]
Winter mornings increase the risk of cardiovascular conditions: Dr. Manjinder Sandhu
According to a German study, temperature drops (up to 2.9 degrees over 24 hours) result in an increase in heart attacks by 11% The surge in blood pressure during cold climate causes rupture, heart attacks, blood clotting and blocking of oxygen supply to the brain Studies show that heart attacks […]
Palliative care for the elderly: Improving the quality of life in severe conditions
The author of this article is Dr. Survesha Khanna Founder of Dharamshila Rahat Supportive and Palliative care centre Do you know someone who is facing challenges associated with a serious life-limiting illness? Do you also think that senior citizens require compassionate care to address their physical, psychological, spiritual and social problems? […]
What To Eat During Winters To Keep Yourself Warm?
The author of this article is Vikas Chawla, Ayurveda Expert, Founder & Director, Vedas Cure Winters become unbearable without warm clothes, cosy blankets and food that keeps you toasted throughout the season. While clothes and blankets are possessed by everyone, what are the best eatables is a dilemma for most […]
HIV- AIDS: Know The Symptoms + Myths And Facts
The author of this article is Dr Amit Shohhavat, Internal Medicine Expert, Apollo Spectra Mumbai A large number of people are living with HIV- AIDS. There are many signs and symptoms of HIV-AIDS that one shouldn’t miss. Also, it is essential to clear all the misconceptions regarding it. On the […]
How track & trace technologies can improve the quality of medicines in India
The author of this article is Mr. Praveen Sikri, CEO of Ikris Pharma Network Supply of foolproof quality medicine for patient population and other end users must remain a non-negotiable priority for any drug regulatory authority. The responsibility becomes that much more exacting if the regulator happens to belong to […]
How to look after your eyes in winters
The Author of this article is Dr. Rishi Raj Borah, Country Director- India, Orbis During the winter months, the weather and environment can take a toll on your eye health. Your eyes need care just like any other part of the body. Here are some common eye problems that people […]
