Hypertension has emerged as the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in India. Improved practice in the management of hypertension depends on an understanding of existing patterns of treatment. A better understanding of doctors prescribing drugs and their outcomes could assist in targeting education and their other interventions to improve the management of hypertension. […]
According to the WHO, each year more than 8 million people die from tobacco use. Second-hand tobacco smoke contributes to heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, causing an additional 1.2 million deaths annually. The popularity of E-cigarettes has grown worldwide and is marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes. But, recently the Indian government has […]
Haemorrhoids are more common in adults of age 45-65 years. At least a million new cases of haemorrhoids are recorded each year, making it one of the most common health issues in India. A better understanding of doctors on haemorrhoids diagnosis and treatment could assist in targeting education and their other interventions to improve the […]
India contributes to around 4% of the global burden in terms of malaria incidence and deaths and the Government of India aims to eliminate malaria completely by the year 2030. A better understanding of the current disease management strategies may help in initiating improved malaria control approaches to limit the advent, spread, and intensification of […]
Thyroid disease, the most common endocrine disorder with an increasing incidence rate, is twice as prevalent in women, especially of child-bearing age, as in men. Abnormal thyroid functions have significant ramifications on health outcomes. Therefore, we conducted this survey to understand the doctors’ perception and present scenario of management of thyroid disorders. Objective: Determining doctors’ […]
The WHO estimates that around 3-5 million cases of influenza are reported every year. The majority of the cases are preventable and can be easily treated. However, around 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide are related to influenza. This puts a lot of burden on healthcare systems worldwide Early diagnosis and treatment are key to reducing […]
Innovations like telehealth should certainly be a boon to the healthcare industry. According to the American Telemedicine Association (ATA),” Telemedicine is the natural evolution of healthcare in the digital world”. NITI Aayog, India stated that a virtual digital platform for healthcare, the National Health Stack aims to have digital records for all citizens by 2022 […]
COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare services across the globe. The healthcare professionals are facing difficulties of shortage in medical supplies, extra working hours, a large number of cases, lack of equipment (like ventilators), and so on. In such a time of need, the only crucial thing is to follow appropriate precautionary measures […]
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused due to Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). It can cause both acute and chronic infections while in some the infection may last for more than six months. The reported prevalence of HBV in India (2018) was 2-8% with a carrier rate of 4.7% and an estimated carrier population […]
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a group of viruses – coronavirus. The disease causes a respiratory illness with symptoms such as a cough, fever and in more severe cases, difficulty in breathing. This recent outbreak has rattled the population all over the world and controlled measure is an absolute necessity to contain the […]