Category: Health

  • Understanding The Role of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) in Detecting Down Syndrome

    Understanding The Role of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) in Detecting Down Syndrome

    Pregnancy is a journey marked by numerous decisions and medical check-ups aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus. Among the many advances in prenatal care, Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) has gained prominence for its ability to detect chromosomal abnormalities with remarkable accuracy for detecting down syndrome. Background…

    Read More

    //

  • Decoding PCOS: Insights into the Silent Hormonal Disruptor

    Decoding PCOS: Insights into the Silent Hormonal Disruptor

    BY Dr. S.N. Sailaja  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial endocrine disorder primarily characterized by chronic anovulation, affecting women of reproductive age. The hallmark symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and weight gain. It is recognized as the most prevalent female endocrine disorder and a leading cause of infertility, with a global prevalence ranging from 6% to 26%. In India, the prevalence is reported…

    Read More

    //

  • New Research Links Eye Health to Dementia Prevention

    New Research Links Eye Health to Dementia Prevention

    A groundbreaking study has found that addressing vision issues may play a significant role in reducing the risk of dementia, offering hope for millions of people worldwide. According to new research published in The Lancet, nearly 100 million dementia cases could be prevented by improving eye health and treating vision impairment. The research highlights that…

    Read More

    //

  • Mpox in India: Navigating the Unseen Epidemic with Vigilance and Innovation

    Mpox in India: Navigating the Unseen Epidemic with Vigilance and Innovation

    By Dr. Anand Subhash Wani The resurgence of Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, has brought about renewed concerns in India, as the country grapples with a steady increase in confirmed cases. The spread has been particularly pronounced in urban centres such as Kerala, Delhi and Maharashtra, and has primarily been tested in Indians travelling from…

    Read More

    //

  • Dr. Blossom Kochhar’s ‘The Glow Getters Guide to Everyday Skincare’ Launched

    Dr. Blossom Kochhar’s ‘The Glow Getters Guide to Everyday Skincare’ Launched

    Aromatherapist and skincare expert, Dr. Blossom Kochhar, unveiled her latest book, The Glow Getters Guide to Everyday Skincare at The Tea Room by Blossom Kochhar, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The much-anticipated fifth book by Dr. Kochhar is poised to revolutionize how individuals approach their daily skincare routines by blending traditional Indian practices with modern skincare…

    Read More

    //

  • CitiusTech’s PERFORM+ clinical convergence platform now includes GenAI HEDIS solution

    CitiusTech’s PERFORM+ clinical convergence platform now includes GenAI HEDIS solution

    CitiusTech, a provider of healthcare technology, services & solutions, announced the launch of a GenAI version of theirHEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) solution effectively which the company claims is industry’s first Generative HEDIS solution, seamlessly integrated into CitiusTech’s PERFORM+ Clinical Convergence Platform. By bringing together the latest technological advancements to HEDIS, the company…

    Read More

    //

  • Aurelle Health, nutraceutical brand, sets shop in India

    Aurelle Health, nutraceutical brand, sets shop in India

    Aurelle Health, D2C Nutraceutical brand aimed at revolutionizing Women’s Hormonal Health, has been launched in India. Aurelle Health’s debut marks a new landmark in the Indian nutraceutical space, with clean, authentic, natural and science-backed supplements based on thorough research and clinically proven formulations. Taking its lineage from Balaxi Pharmaceuticals, the inception of the brand is…

    Read More

    //

  • From Skepticism to Success: The Aadhaar Project’s Triumph

    From Skepticism to Success: The Aadhaar Project’s Triumph

    By Onkar Sharma In my journalistic career, the Aadhaar programme has been one of the cult things that has always held a special place, because not only did I have the opportunity to write many stories about it, but I also interacted with two key individuals who architected, conceptualized, drove, and implemented the programme –…

    Read More

    //

  • IVF Advancements: A New Era in Fertility Solutions

    IVF Advancements: A New Era in Fertility Solutions

    By Dr K Sreevani Kotha Reproductive medicine is continually advancing to enhance its success rates. Since the first successful IVF procedure in 1978, which involved fertilizing the egg with sperm in vitro and transferring the embryo to the uterus, millions of parents have welcomed babies through this technology. Recent technical advancements have significantly increased the…

    Read More

    //

  • Ankura Hospital launches new 120-bed, Women and Child Care Hospital in Kukatpally

    Ankura Hospital launches new 120-bed, Women and Child Care Hospital in Kukatpally

    Ankura Hospital, a chain of women and child care hospitals, has inaugurated a new 120-bed facility in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. With a strong presence across India, Ankura and its subsidiary, 9M by Ankura, now boast 14 world-class centers in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. Trusted by millions, Ankura has evolved into a fully equipped, digitalized…

    Read More

    //