Monsoon season brings relief from the scorching heat but also invites a host of health concerns, including eye infections and flu. The increased humidity during this time creates a favorable environment for bacteria and viruses to thrive, leading to conditions like conjunctivitis (commonly known as pink eye). While seeking medical attention is essential, there are…
Breast cancer is a new age epidemic, the emergence of which has been confirmed in almost every country. As per the World Health Organization, breast cancer is reported to impact around 2.1 million women annually and is one of the most frequently detected malignancies among women. However, with the emergence of advanced diagnostic and treatment…
Any virus has the capability to damage healthy living cells and multiply itself. The novel coronavirus-SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) primarily attacks linings of the airways in the cells thus impacting the respiratory tract. The disease presents a spectrum of symptoms, from mild fever and cough to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome in the most severe cases. …
The pandemic continues to disturb normal lives, worldwide. The number of confirmed cases though declining, is still on an upward trajectory with several nations at the doorstep of the ‘second wave’ of the virus. As of October 22, 2020, the virus had infected more than 41 million people globally, with over 1.13 million deaths. The…
A majority of people believe that dialysis replaces the function of healthy kidneys. This is not completely true as the sole purpose of kidneys is not just to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body in the form of urine but, kidneys have other duties as well. Among the various other functions, kidneys also…
Today, healthcare is one of the fastest-growing sectors showing sustained pace despite the slowdown affecting the economy. World over, this sector’s growth is spurred by the rising number of hospitals, medical device manufacturers, clinical trials, outsourcing companies, telemedicine providers, medical tourists, health insurance companies, and medical equipment manufacturers. Moreover, the surge in growth is maintained…
