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 […]
The interest in a plant-based diet continues to grow and many consider it the healthier option. Moreover, many studies suggest that plant-based diets have a beneficial effect in lowering CVD risk. We conducted an in-app survey among our healthcare professionals, to weigh in on the health benefits of a lifestyle that excludes animal and dairy […]
The field of medicine is constantly on the path of progress and medical conferences facilitate the discussion of such advancements among the fraternity. They also serve as a platform for doctors, researchers and physicians to share their opinions and experiences. Objective: Understanding what doctors think about medical conferences. A total of 121 doctors participated in […]
Doctors are busy saving lives, they spend most of their time working and are known to have a very limited time for their routine activities. Knowledge of finance is a must-have for any working professional, but for doctors, is even more important. We have conducted a survey to understand how doctors are managing their finances. […]
Urinary tract infection is a common infection and its prevalence is seen more in women than men. Almost 50 to 80% of women develop UTI at least once in their lifetime. Urine culture and its sensitivity testing are considered the standard diagnostic tool for UTI. The emergence of antibiotic resistance makes it a huge challenge […]