Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd., a reputed chain of tertiary care super-specialty hospitals in India, celebrated Patient Safety Week Patient Safety Week 2024, aligning with the global efforts of World Patient Safety Day. This year’s theme, “Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety,” highlights the critical role that accurate
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.
TGH-Onco-Life Cancer Centre will now offer free treatment to cancer patients under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) scheme. The novel AI-based Tomo-therapy system enables real-time tracking and adjustments during radiation therapy sessions with higher precision by targeting cancer cells, minimizing damage to
Amrita Hospital Faridabad hosted the 3rd International Conference on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety which was organized by the National Quality of Care Network (NQOCN). The conference aimed to bring healthcare leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world under one roof to discuss and
Unseen Epidemic, Millions of Indians Are Haunted by the Threat of CancerKey Findings from the Report:- 60% of respondents reported moderate to extreme worry about developing cancer.- 33% expressed significant concerns over the financial burden of cancer treatment.- 24% feared death as a result
(Dr. Sowparnika S N, Consultant - Reproductive Medicine, Milann Fertility Center, Bengaluru) PCOS diagnoses have surged among younger individuals, yet awareness remains low despite its prevalence as the most common female endocrine disorder and a leading cause of infertility. Affecting 6-26% of women globally and 3.7-22.5% in
Dr. S M Fayaz, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruDengue is a viral disease which is spread by mosquito bites. Since the signs could range from fever, body ache, headache and fatigue to many serious complications, it is essential to know how to
paying increased attention to rare diseases; allocation for treatment hiked to Rs 82 crore, up from zero just three years ago Successfully meeting the challenge of SMA would provide a model for effectively tackling other rare diseases in the countryRare diseases are receiving
During the check-ups, dermatologists provided personalized consultations, offering professional advice and guidance on managing and treating fungal infections.~The camp facilitated the early detection of fungal infections among police officers and office staff, allowing for prompt treatment and prevention of further complications~The Debabrata Auro Foundation (DAF)
