Healthcare workers have been identified as a group at high risk of poor mental health mainly due to the nature of their profession. Previous research has identified several factors that could contribute to the risk of mental health problems in doctors. These include challenging work environments such as regular exposure to emotional pain, long working […]
An understanding of the medico-legal cases and legal provisions play a vital role in routine medical practice. Medicolegal knowledge and ethics are a central element in the quality of clinical practice and patient care. In the recent era, there has been an upswing in the number of medico-legal cases and thus it is necessary for […]
The research was conducted to identify if females have an experience of change in the menstrual cycle throughout the COVID19 pandemic during the lockdown period. The study aimed to identify the main contributing factors to changes in the menstrual cycle. A questionnaire was completed by 749 females who were considered ”physically active”. The questions were […]
Effective treatment of diabetes utilizes long-term and continuous adherence to insulin therapy, there is a need to consider the patient’s preference for the type of insulin therapy. The most common route for insulin administration is through vials and syringes but is associated with injection pain, dependency for injection delivery, needle phobia, etc. The use of […]
In recent years, there has been an escalation in the number of smartphone users as well as the number of available mobile healthcare apps. An Australian study stated that assistance in decision-making, a decrease in the rate of medical errors, and improvement in the workflow are some factors that contribute to the constantly rising global […]
Postoperative pain management remains an integral part of patient care after surgery and it is very essential to effectively manage post-surgery pain in patients. Persistent pain and poor treatment outcomes can delay recovery, increase hospital stay, and affect patient satisfaction. For managing any intensity of pain, the focus should be on effective pain relief while […]
Our doctors work tirelessly to provide better and quality care to the patient community. They are exposed to various kinds of diseases that could affect or worsen their health. We wonder, what do doctors, who never fail to remind us of the importance of health, do to stay fit and healthy. With this curiosity, we […]
Newborn screening is one of the most important preventable public health programs implemented in the majority of the countries. It is possible to achieve a better outcome with early treatment in infants with neonatal disorders. However, in India, there is no government-funded newborn screening program yet. We have conducted this survey to understand the awareness […]
The suggestion to colour code generic drugs was put forth at a recent Drugs Consultative Committee Meeting. In addition, the government is also taking into consideration the use of symbols that can smoothly recognize generic medicines. The government has promoted this idea to allow consumers to differentiate between generic drugs and other drugs and take […]
Health-care professionals are at the highest risk of violence at their workplace among all professionals. Non-physical violence plays a pivotal role in medical-related professional job satisfaction and mental health. Verbal violence is the most common form of violence experienced by doctors. Objective: Determining workplace violence and psychological stress amongst the doctors A total of 100 […]