Patients usually visit doctors for skin conditions after using OTC topical preparations. In a study conducted on Indian housewives, it was found that after analgesics and antacids, topical agents ranked third among the most commonly utilized drugs for self-medication. Objective: Analysing the prescribed and unprescribed (self/OTC) use of topical medications in out-patient attendees with dermatological […]
Fungal infections are often neglected by political and social communities. However, they affect more than a billion people, resulting in approximately 11.5 million life-threatening infections and more than 1.5 million deaths annually. India is currently facing a severe second wave of COVID-19 infections and their complications. One of the severe complications arising is mucormycosis and […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its presence felt in the healthcare industry at a very fast pace. In healthcare, while implementing new technology as a process in one’s practice, many things can go wrong, due to lack of knowledge or human error during the implementation phase of the technology. But, with the proliferation of AI […]
The global cancer burden is estimated to have increased to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Presently in India, it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Most of the cancers are preventable by controlling the modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, […]
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 […]