Beta-thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin, leading to decreased production of functional hemoglobin. This condition affects millions of people worldwide, particularly those of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian descent. While beta-thalassemia manifests
By - Dr. Gagan Brar, Senior Consultant, Critical care medicine, Aster RV hospital Malaria, a disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, continues to be a significant public health challenge in many parts of the world. Despite concerted efforts
Early diagnosis and treatment can help PIDs-affected children to lead a good quality life Apollo Cancer Centres (ACC) advocates raising awareness and addresses the challenges posed by the often-overlooked Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (PIDs). In commemoration of the World Primary Immunodeficiency Week, observed from April 22nd to
The babies were admitted to a private Hospital in Khurda, located 40km away from Bhubaneswar, and were a case of suspected inborn error of metabolism (a genetic disease) with a poor chance of survival~ ~Twin babies were shifted to Ankura Hospital, Bhubaneswar for prompt management. Inborn Errors of Metabolism affect an estimated 50.9 per
By- Dr. Rachit Saxena, Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery, Narayana Hospital, Gurugram Chest pain is probably one of the most dreaded symptoms in the current era surrounded by news of sudden death following brief episodes of chest pain of varying severity. This chest pain is most of
Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT) has partnered with Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, to drive their "Pay Autention" initiative forward. Leveraging Tata Elxsi's innovative digital therapeutics (DTx) solution, TEcare, TPCDT aims to accelerate the development of the India Neurodiversity
~ Cureskin witnesses surge in demand from Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities across India~ Cureskin, a leading AI-powered dermatology platform delivering dermatology solutions to consumers nationwide via its innovative app & products, recently reached over 1.5 Crore cases. Notably, 90% of these users come from Tier
India has world’s second highest prevalence of viral hepatitis cases. While hepatitis A and E cause an acute form of the disease, hepatitis B and C lead to chronic liver disease including cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Ahead of World Liver Day (April 19), gastroenterologists
In this fast and furious world, no one has time to live a good and healthy lifestyle. Sometimes you might ignore some of the important things taking place in your body such as the blackening of the fingertips, which might be a symptom of some
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today marked the ground breaking ceremony of a new R&D centre to expand its Healthcare Innovation Centre (HIC) in Pune, Maharashtra, illustrating India’s growing importance for healthcare innovation around the globe. Situated in
