Over the years, the prevalence of flu has increased in spite of advancements in treatment. Every year 3 to 5 million people are affected by the flu. Vaccination has been shown to have various benefits involving reducing the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death in children. We are conducting […]
In the last few years, the social media industry has grown considerably. More than 40% of health care professionals use social media for medical information and practice. Social media is an enhanced tool for promoting health care services and updating knowledge, but there are risks associated with its use. We are conducting this survey to […]
Wearable health technology has boomed in the healthcare market due to the increasing demand for consumers to monitor their well-being. The advancement of wearable devices and growing awareness in consumers to take control of their own health has influenced the medical industry to develop more and more wearable health technologies. Some of these include wearable […]
Globally, 90% of pregnant women are diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). In India, the reported prevalence rate is between 4.6%–14% in urban areas and 1.7%–13.2% in rural areas. Undiagnosed or inadequately managed GDM can lead to significant maternal and fetal complications. In this survey, we are trying to find out the doctors’ perception on […]
Adherence to therapies is a primary determinant of treatment success. Patient compliance with follow-up also plays a key role in the medical surveillance of chronic diseases. Failure to adherence is a serious problem that not only affects the patient but also the health care system. Medication non-adherence in patients leads to a substantial worsening of […]
Patient safety is a global concern and is the most important domain of the healthcare system. Patient safety is about reducing unintentional risks to an acceptable level. In India, medical error is a major patient safety concern, causing an increase in healthcare costs due to mortality, morbidity, or prolonged hospital stay. Objective: Determining doctors perception […]
A good diet and physical activity are essential components of health and are considered as a primarily preventive approach for most lifestyle diseases. There are many fitness apps readily available which allow users to set fitness goals, track food and activity, gather recipe and workout ideas, and share progress on focused digital communities. However, there […]
Every year around 2 million people develop TB in India and 300,000 die due to TB. The emergence of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) has become a major public health concern in India. Not only MDR-TB is a potential threat in controlling TB but it is also full of challenges starting from diagnosis to treatment and drug […]
India has 112 million elderly people with multiple physical, social and psychological problems with unmet needs in all domains of health. There is a need to highlight the medical and socio-economic problems that are being faced by the elderly people in India, and strategies for bringing an improvement in their quality of life also need […]
