According to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India already has cutting-edge medical facilities and effective medications, making asthma deaths avoidable. However, the nation accounts for 43% of the 4.5 lakh asthma-related deaths yearly reported globally. Asthma deaths in India are the highest despite being preventable, according to experts who spoke in Lucknow on Thursday to mark the […]
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When an individual is exposed to PM2.5 alone, the risk of dying from a heart attack increases by 6%, that of dying from a stroke increases by 11%, that of dying from all cardiovascular diseases increases by 12%, and that of dying from all other causes increased by 10%. New Delhi: It’s that time of […]
Continue ReadingIn order to raise awareness about sudden cardiac death, the CSI will start reaching out to one million people in India on September 29, 2022. New Delhi: Cardiologists are observing a sharp rise in sudden cardiac death. Young adults in India are the worst affected. So on World Heart Day, the Cardiological Society of India […]
Continue ReadingMore than two billion people worldwide, with about half of them residing in India, suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, according to a consensus report by Bayer’s Consumer Health Division. New Delhi: According to a survey released on Tuesday, vitamin deficiencies affect more than 80% of the Indian population, which can weaken immunity. Over two billion people […]
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With the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) serving as the nodal centre and the International Institute of Information Technology, Bengaluru (IIITB) providing technological assistance, this will encompass a network of 23 tele-mental health centres of excellence. New Delhi: To provide more people with access to mental health care nationwide, the government is […]
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On September 30, the newly appointed director M Srinivason removed all user costs up to Rs 300, and fee collection of Rs 10 for new OPD cards will also be suspended across AIIMS. Additionally, from November 1, all prior new RAK OPD and surgical block OPD appointments will be made slot-wise to stagger patient influx. […]
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Within three to four months, the state’s first skin bank is anticipated to begin operations, which will greatly help seriously injured patients. The skin bank is being created using money from the corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund. Lucknow: The King George’s Medical University will soon open the first skin bank in Uttar Pradesh, which will […]
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As per the report, women had more cases of hypertension than males. According to the statement, factors such as salt and fat intake, obesity, hormonal imbalance, chronic use of oral contraceptive pills, pregnancy, and even menopause can contribute to this illness. Gurugram: According to worldwide data, India has one of the lowest treatment rates for […]
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50% of women suffering from PCOS might also be facing obesity. Insulin resistance results from PCOS, making it more difficult for the body to use the hormone insulin. The production of androgens, a class of male hormones that cause weight gain, is increased by high insulin levels: Manish Motwani, M.D. Mumbai: The prevalence of adolescent […]
Continue ReadingAccording to the Federation, on average, medical expenses account for 99.8% of all direct costs across all nations. “A significant portion of all indirect costs, or 69.1% on average, are attributable to premature mortality costs. Across all income groups, indirect costs impact GDP more than direct costs (61–88% vs. 12–39%, respectively). The report claims that […]
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