Tag: India Health
Nebuliser Use Linked To Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Study
India, facing a significant burden of respiratory ailments, often sees individuals relying on nebulisers for immediate symptom relief. These devices deliver medication directly to...
ADT Intensification in Prostate Cancer Survival Study
Prostate cancer, a significant health concern globally, is unfortunately seeing a rising incidence in India. For decades, Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) has been the...
Liver disease cases may hit 1.8 billion by 2050; 1.3 billion affected in 2023: Lancet study
The global health landscape is grappling with a silent epidemic, one that threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems worldwide. A recent, sobering study published in...
RSV Infection Window Defined by New Viral Data
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), often perceived as a common cold, poses a significant, yet frequently underestimated, threat to public health, particularly among India's most...
Kidney cases surge in Gujarat as transplants rise by 50% in 10 years
Gujarat is witnessing a significant and concerning trend in its public health landscape: a surge in kidney-related ailments. Over the last decade, the state...
A Greater Health Risk than Obesity, Says Jitendra Singh, ETHealthworld
India stands at a critical juncture in its public health journey. While communicable diseases once dominated the health discourse, the nation is now grappling...
Study presents framework for detecting early sign of diabetes from smartwatch data
India, often referred to as the diabetes capital of the world, faces a growing public health challenge. With millions living with the condition and...
HPV vaccination drive sees 81% coverage in four T.N. districts
In a significant boost to public health initiatives, a recent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive in four districts across Tamil Nadu has achieved an...
NMC to roll out HPV vax drive for girls to prevent cervical cancer
India is gearing up for a transformative public health initiative as the National Medical Commission (NMC) prepares to roll out a nationwide Human Papillomavirus...
Saving Thrombectomy in Severe DVT Case
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) often lurks silently, a potentially dangerous condition where blood clots form in the deep veins, most commonly in the legs....
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Care
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections globally, affecting millions each year. In India, where healthcare access and awareness vary...
Women face heart risks at lower plaque levels than men, study urges gender-specific care
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, and in India, it presents a formidable public health challenge. While traditionally associated more prominently...
