Healthcare in India

Smartwatch Helped Detecting Pregnancy In A Woman: How To Use Health Wearables To Maintain Reproductive Health

"Usually, my resting heart rate is about 57 and my heart rate has increased to 72. It's not a big jump, but it showed up on an alert that it's been higher for 15 days. I started trying to figure out why," she wrote on the platform

World Palliative Care Day: Providing Care And Dignity Till The Very End

The awareness of the need of this care is crucial among medical practitioners, family members and even the patient and it is the first step towards receiving it.

Patient Exploitation: AIIMS Bars Entry Of Unauthorized Agents On Campus, Puts Medical Staff On Guard

As per reports, these agents try to facilitate the issuance of OPD cards, try diverting patients to private laboratories or radiology centres and some even sell medicines, disposables, surgical items and implants

Quack Kills Gurugram Man, Dumps Body: How To Spot A Fake Doctor

Fake doctors or quacks are people who claim to have an MBBS degree but on investigation they are found to possess none. There are always assumptions that somewhere, somebody must have checked the credentials

ECG on Your Smart-Watch? Can wearable health devices replace white coats

As per some reports, measurements coming from one's body are as strong as those coming from these devices. However, both won't be of any advantage to an average man who lacks a medical context to interpret these results

OPD Services Are Now A Scan Away: Know What Else Can You Do With Your CoWIN App

This unique 14-digit number will help you establish a unique identity across different healthcare providers and platforms.

Accidental Awareness During Surgery: Anaesthesiologist Speaks On The Dreaded, Rare Phenomenon

Can you remember those dreams which paralyse you to the extent of you not being able to open your eyes or move or scream? Accidental awareness feels somewhat like that, says anaesthesiologist Dr Kalra

Antibiotic Resistance: Lancet report flags Indians tendency to pop these pills inappropriately

The controversial report claimed that largely, unrestricted over-the-counter sales of most antibiotics were among the reasons behind the inappropriate use of the drugs

French Dentists Arrested For Needlessly Pulling Out Teeth: Know When A Tooth Extraction Is Necessary

When the damage to your tooth is absolute and no treatment can save it, then your attending dentist might recommend you to go for a tooth removal

National Doctor’s Day: 14 questions you must ask your physician

On the occasion of National Doctor's Day today, we tell you how to get the most out of your visit to your physician.

Knee and hip surgeries on the threshhold of revolutionary changes

Expert states India is at the threshold of witnessing a dramatic change when it comes to knee and hip surgeries.

Test reveals high levels of poison in table salt

Test reveals potassium ferrocyanide levels to be alarmingly high in table salts produced in India.

Healthcare professionals debate the impact of e-cigarettes

The Indian Council of Medical Research has recommended a "complete" ban on e-cigarettes, saying their use can initiate nicotine addiction among non-smokers.

What is World Health Day?

On the occasion of World Health Day, here is a brief about the theme, significance and history of this WHO observance day.

President Ram Nath Kovind says quality health for all a shared goal

In his address after inaugurating the Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital here, he expressed confidence that it would provide state-of-the-art medical care to the people of the state and the region at a reasonable cost.

1,018 infants died at Adani-run hospital in 5 years: Gujarat government

The Gujarat government has admitted some 1,018 infant deaths at the Adani Foundation-run GK General Hospital in Bhuj, Kutch district, over the past five years.

AI enables virtual hands-on training for open ortho surgery

A newly-launched AI-simulator will enable real-time training to budding surgeons and upgrade their skill sets by creating an operation theatre-like setting.

National Clean Air Programme to reduce toxic particulate matter launched

With 2019 as its first year, the NCAP is a mid-term, five-year action plan that includes collaborative, multi-scale and cross-sectoral coordination between relevant Central ministries, state governments and local bodies.