Policymakers, clinicians, and public health leaders call for home-based, community-led and integrated elder care modetls at Illness to Wellness Conference.As India’s population ages at an unprecedented pace, experts at the Illness to Wellness Conference on “The Role of Geriatric Care in Promoting Healthy and Graceful
Leading genomics firm BGI Genomics and global diagnostics company Roche Diagnostics have announced the rollout of new diagnostic tests for Alzheimer’s disease across key regions in China, marking a significant step toward broader and less invasive detection options for one of the world’s most challenging
Investment to expand manufacturing and global medicine supply capacity — resonating with the Make in India agenda Eli Lilly and Company today announced plans to invest more than $1 Billion over the next several years into new contract manufacturing in India, expanding patients’ access to innovative
In a groundbreaking advancement for neurodegenerative disease diagnostics, Roche and Eli Lilly have received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their blood-based test to detect Alzheimer’s disease, marking a major leap toward earlier, simpler, and more accessible diagnosis of the condition.The newly approved
Dr. Lokesh B, Consultant – Neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreAlzheimer’s disease accounts for the majority of dementia cases and often begins silently, with its early symptoms frequently mistaken for natural aging. While it primarily affects those aged 65 and older, women are also at a
Dr Hema Krishna P (Consultant - Neurology and Movement Disorders), Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreAlzheimer's disease is one of the commonest causes of dementia or memory loss in simple terms. The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in India is growing steadily while it may not be alarming.
Authored by Ishita Bagchi, Head-Operations and HR, Vesta Elder Care As we age, the importance of maintaining our physical health becomes increasingly evident. Monitoring our vitamin levels and providing consistent care becomes paramount of importance. But what often gets overlooked is the mental health of the
Dr. Gaurav Thukral, COO, HCAH IndiaAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It falls under the umbrella of dementia, a term used to describe a range of cognitive impairments that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's can strike at any
Dr. Deepak Aiwale Neurologist & Director of Solaris HospitalOnly 10 % Alzheimer patients received medical intervention on time in India Alzheimer's disease is a condition where the brain starts to shrink, and the brain cells start to die. This leads to significant memory loss, cognitive decline,
Dr. M. JayasreeConsultant NeurologistKIMS Hospitals, Sec-bad.World Alzheimer’s Day takes place during World Alzheimer’s Month and is on 21 September every year. As per World Alzheimer Report 2019, many people still wrongly believe that dementia is a part of normal ageing. This alone highlights how
