Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, a pioneer in eye care for over 20 years, who believes in providing eye care of international standards to all, raises awareness on diabetic retinopathy and other eye conditions caused by diabetes by releasing an informative video on World Diabetes Day. The video features Shishir
Baku, Azerbaijan — Ahead of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging global leaders to transition away from fossil fuels and center health in climate adaptation and resilience efforts. In its newly launched COP29 special
Indian Sellers Collective, an umbrella body of trade associations and sellers across the country, has launched the Diwali Desi Delights campaign. The campaign champions Indian sweet items and savouries over western food items like chocolates and cakes. The campaign, which also aligns with Prime Minister
Dr. Parimala V Thirumalesh, Sr. Consultant - Neonatology & Pediatrics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore World Polio Day is marked internationally on October 24 every year. It is a necessary awareness for the battle of polio. It is a viral disease that mainly affects children below the
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
In a ground-breaking achievement for India’s medical diagnostics sector, Erba Transasia proudly announces the commercial launch of the country’s first indigenously manufactured MonkeyPox PCR test kit. Validated by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), this kit today received emergency approval from Central Drugs Standard
Air pollution exposure can significantly decrease the chance of a live birth after IVF treatment, according to research that deepens concern about the health impacts of toxic air on fertility. Pollutant exposure has previously been linked to increased miscarriage rates and preterm births, and microscopic soot
Rising inactivity, increased screen time, & popularized junk food consumption in children have heavily contributed to this Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) has recently become increasingly prevalent among children and young adults. Causes of pediatric hypertension including overweight and obesity, heart defects, kidney problems, poor
Traditional medicine systems have experienced a significant resurgence in recent years, attributed to the growing recognition of their effectiveness, safety, and patient-centric approach worldwide. The AYUSH systems, deeply rooted in ancient Indian traditions, offer a comprehensive framework for health promotion and disease prevention that encompasses
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
