According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, India recorded 28,413 deaths due to heart attacks in 2021, which rose to 35,715 in 2023 representing an increase of approximately 25.7% in two years. But a bigger concern than these rising numbers is the growing vulnerability of younger adults. Recent reports suggest that among young heart attack patients, about 1 in 5 is aged 40 or younger challenging the belief that heart attacks primarily affect older people.
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Hearing that someone needs chemotherapy can bring a mix of emotions and countless questions and anxiety on how it is actually going to feel like? The truth is that every chemotherapy journey is different.. Some people continue many of their normal activities throughout treatment, while others need more time to rest and recover. It depends on the type of cancer, the medications being used, overall health, and how the body responds to treatment. While no two experiences are exactly alike, understanding some of the common physical and emotional changes can help in feeling more prepared for the road ahead.
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Did you know India was the first country to produce and approve biosimilar in 2000, years before the US and Europe established their formal regulatory frameworks? While the UK established the world's first formal, dedicated regulatory pathway for biosimilars in 2003, India had already approved a recombinant Hepatitis B vaccine in 2000. This product successfully protected millions of people from disease and established the baseline for what has become a highly respected, multi-billion dollar global manufacturing powerhouse.
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Have you ever left your Antibiotics course incomplete because you felt better after a few days? If yes, you are risking yourself to a major global health threat called Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) also known as Antibiotic resistance. In 2021, AMR was associated with 9,87000 deaths in India alone.
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A fever, cough, urinary tract infection, or a seemingly minor wound is often overlooked and not treated as a matter of concern. For most people, these conditions are treatable and resolve without major complications. However for certain individuals, such as, older adults, people with diabetes, cancer patients, pregnant women, people with weak auto immune system and people who completely neglect these conditions, a small infection can escalate into a severe medical condition called Sepsis.
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Getting a CT Scan or an MRI are on the most commonly used imaging tests in healthcare. and most of us have heard about them and know that both these scans require patients to lie on a movable table that passes through a big, donut-shaped machine. But do you know what exactly is the difference between them and how do doctors decide which one is the right choice?
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