The Government of Uttar Pradesh has reported significant progress in its 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign, identifying 9,340 TB-infected individuals within the first month of the initiative. Campaign Overview Launched on December 7, 2024, under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the campaign initially targeted 15
In a decisive move to safeguard patient health, the West Bengal government has prohibited the use of ten intravenous (IV) fluids across all state-run hospitals. This action follows the tragic death of a young mother and critical illness of several others at Midnapore Medical College
Recent studies indicate a concerning trend in India's healthcare landscape: the number of women undergoing treatment for breast cancer is projected to increase by 50,000 annually throughout this decade. This escalation is anticipated to impose an average economic burden of $19.55 billion each year. Study Insights Published
As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, leaders from India's healthcare sector are advocating for substantial increases in public healthcare spending and the introduction of innovation incentives to address the nation's evolving health challenges. The call emphasizes the need for strategic reforms, standardized practices, and advanced
Dr. Mahesh D M, Consultant – Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Thyroid Awareness Week, observed annually, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of thyroid health. Thyroid plays a pivotal role in regulating the body's metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance. Despite its significance,
In a ground-breaking medical achievement, a multidisciplinary team of doctors at Rainbow Children’s Heart Institute, an exclusive pediatric heart centre has successfully performed a fetal balloon aortic valvuloplasty on a 27-week-old fetus, a life-saving intervention on a fetus diagnosed with critical aortic stenosis. What makes
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru A deviated septum occurs when the thin wall between your nostrils shifts to one side. It can have serious effects beyond being a simple structural issue. Deviated septum often brings a range of
To be attributed: Srinath Rao, Senior Vice President, CitiusTech A few decades back, the purpose of watches was restricted to telling the time. Presently, their uses extend to monitoring health and even detecting potential issues before the symptoms surface. Saving endless hours in hospital waiting rooms,
The 2024 ResMed Global Sleep Survey reports that 46% of respondents have a diagnosed history of sleep apnea. However, 33% of respondents either chose to not start treatment or initiate their own methods to combat their sleep difficulties. With its full suite of digital features,
Patients Embrace Flexibility with 37% of Online Doctor Consultations now happening even After 6 PM, highlighting a growing demand for high quality healthcare 24x7 MediBuddy, India's largest digital healthcare platform, marked a transformative year in 2024 by touching the lives of over 1.27 crore Indians,
