Tag: health

Park Endocrinology September 3: In March 2022, Subramanyam and his wife Sunanda, and their daughter Lakshmi travelled to Hyderabad from their home in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The 73-year-old retired businessman and father of three were deeply distressed and in a wheelchair. After several months of trying to heal a diabetic foot ulcer that had become gangrenous, Subramanyam underwent a toe amputation. But that operation did not stop the infection, and he was told that he would need to have his leg amputated below the knee or risk death. Feeling hopeless, Subramanyam scheduled the surgery. However, one month before the scheduled procedure, Subramanyam and his family decided to seek a second opinion. The doctor who performed Subramanyam’s angiogram told him about the advanced treatmen...

Mumbai: The importance of water in our lives cannot be overstated as our body is made up of 70 % water which is why it is important to be hydrated. Drinking the right water is important as it makes up a major part of our body and is a key factor in our wellness. Bharath Agarwal the young fitness enthusiast, understands the magic of drinking the “right water” which also helps in removing various illnesses and to an extent preventing chronic diseases. His quench for making the right water evolved as Booster Black Water, #BetterThenWater, #MoreThenWater Humans tend to drink sugary beverages when they are feeling exhausted which tends to give an instant sugar rush, not knowing that this could have a negative impact on our health in the long run. If we consciously replace this intake with Bo...

August 26: MD and CEO of Mahajan hospitals, Dr. Rohan Mahajan, is a super-specialist Gastroenterologist (MBBS, MD, DM) practising in West Delhi. He previously worked at BLK-MAX as a consultant for two years, but quickly escalated his profile and opened up his own practice chain, Mahajan Hospital, providing treatment to poor and needy patients. His hospital is fully equipped super-speciality hospital and a diagnostic centre. He is currently leading the hospital as a full-fledged gastroenterology unit and is planning to go PanIndia next year. He specialises in therapeutic and advanced endoscopy procedures. “We aim to provide the best possible care for our patients. To do this, we need to keep our doctors updated with the latest advancements in medical science. The expansion and intr...

August 26: India’s Mental Health Crisis has exploded in the past two years owing to the isolation and anxiety brought about by the pandemic. Access to mental healthcare in India is riddled with stigma and promotes a vicious circle of isolation, suppression of agency, and ignorance. The Happiness Project (THAP), launched under the guidance of Natasha Sagar, addresses this growing crisis by making mental healthcare accessible and judgement-free. THAP helps users manage a variety of mood disorders, including stress, anxiety, and depression from the comfort of their home in a setting free from judgment. The brains behind THAP, Founder CEO Natasha Sagar endeavors to normalize conversations about mental health and establish a healthy environment that encourages mental well-being. THAP cate...

New Delhi: The heart is a very optimal part of the body; it works as a powerhouse of the human body, supplying blood to entire body parts through veins and arteries. This blood supply to every organ in the body helps in the smooth functioning of that organ. It makes heart care very crucial. And nowadays, we all observe that even the younger generation is going through significant heart issues, and sadly we have seen many younger lives gone too soon. As we say, A stitch in time saves nine, and the same goes for our health. Prevention is better than cure. Whenever there is some issue in our body, our mind sends signals. We have to identify these signals and get the diagnostics done with immediate effect. Feeling breathlessness while walking on the stairs or low on stamina during regula...

New Delhi (India), July 15: One in every 15 adults in India suffers from depression, and one in every six people will experience depression later in life, according to Dr.Neha Mehta, co-founder of My Fit Brain, who expressed her concerns about the country’s mental health in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Neha stated that depression could occur at any age and sex, though women are more prone to depression than men. Research shows that one-third of women experience a major depressive episode at least once in their lifetime. “It’s high time that we shed out all the stigma around Mental health and support people to come and talk about it,” said Dr.Neha Mehta. “Depression cases are increasing at an alarming speed in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandem...

DeepTek employs Artificial Intelligence technology to alter screening operations and achieve superior outcomes while enabling significant cost reductions in this joint endeavour to eliminate Cardiomegaly. For example, DeepTeks’ technology automatically triages Cardiomegaly suspicions by analyzing Chest X-Rays in under a minute. Cardiomegaly refers to the thickening of the heart muscles or the expansion of the chambers. Cardiomegaly is a sign of another heart issue, not a disease. Coronary artery disease is the most common cause.   Cardiomegaly can be caused by many conditions, including hypertension, coronary artery disease, infections, inherited disorders, and cardiomyopathies. Dilative cardiomyopathy: This type is characterized by a wide, poorly functioning left ven...

Why Ezcure believes Diabetes management is incomplete without them July 4: Why Ezcure believes Diabetes management is incomplete without them As the burden of diabetes increases, diabetes reversal comes into the picture. With type-2 diabetes being one of the world’s largest public health problems today, Diabetes management is the need of the hour. Healthcare experts believe that by 2026, the global-digital Diabetes management market is projected to reach 17,118.7 million dollars. The diabetes care market in India was already 17 billion dollars by last financial year. In India, diabetes is mainly fueled by the increasing prevalence of obesity and unhealthy lifestyles. Hence, the need for a multi-prolonged strategy to minimize its burden & complications is at an all-time high...

June 27: Noida-based Healthcare Services Startup FirstCure Health makes advanced surgical care available to all by providing the best doctors, accurate consultation, and treatment at affordable prices, which helps HIV patients in getting surgical care services.  South and South-East Asia is an epicentre of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with India estimated to have the largest burden. People are suffering from HIV infection face discrimination, stigmatization and denial (DSD). They continue to be burdened by poor care and inadequate services, finding it tough to get their surgical needs addressed. Currently, there’s no cure for HIV/AIDS. Carrying out surgeries or treatments for HIV-positive patients needs certain special facilities, equipment an...

June 25: According to the study, about 2% of people in India are suffering from white patches and many of them will struggle with this problem for their whole life due to the lack of proper treatment, in 30% of patients due to their lifestyle, in 25% of patients due to their improper eating habits, in 21% of patients due to unbalanced mental status and in other patients, environmental factors, are the major reason behind white patches.  This causes patients to go through extreme mental and social pressure, like making friends, acquiring a job, getting married, going out in short clothes, or attending any social gathering. Keeping the sufferings of patients in mind a very commendable step to celebrate World Vitiligo Day as “Vitiligo Vikings Festival” was taken by Dr. Nitika K...