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India at inflection point in robotic surgeries

April 21, 2023

The country is on track to become a leader in robotic-assisted surgery with its increasing adoption of the technology Robotic surgery is the most advanced...

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Blood cancer: Bone marrow transplant yields 50-60% cure rates

April 13, 2023

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A large subset of leukemia patients need a bone marrow transplant as a curative option apart from chemotherapy Blood cancer has long been regarded as a death...

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Cannabis can improve cancer care

March 29, 2023

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Research points to positive effects of medicinal marijuana for symptomatic and palliative care for cancer patients and survivors A positive cancer diagnosis...

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Diagnostics, data and digital technology

March 17, 2023

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Connected diagnostics not only streamlines healthcare workers’ access to accurate data in private and public settings but also leverages technological...

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Penetration of telemedicine in India is far below its potential

March 14, 2023

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Telehealth still lacks acceptance among several sections, including the rural, semi-urban and disadvantaged populations, as they lack the awareness and skills...

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Now, 50% lung cancer patients can survive beyond 5 years

March 6, 2023

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Many advanced-stage patients of the disease are experiencing long-lasting remissions along with longer survival rates through the apt use of newer...

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Why is it tough to address health misinformation?

February 27, 2023

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What makes health misinformation different is the challenge of fact-checking it, because healthcare is personal and contextual Health professionals...

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Not just prevention needed to fight dengue in India

February 10, 2023

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A community-based survey in India has showed that close to half of the population has been exposed to dengue infection at some point in their life with...

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Case for more HPV vaccination in India

January 31, 2023

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Free school-based HPV vaccine program was introduced in Australia in 2007 for all girls, and this has resulted in a 92 percent reduction in HPV types...

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Rising Out-of-Pocket medical costs can be covered. Here’s how

January 11, 2023

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There are a range of tools and interventions that can complement high deductible health plans. On a recent visit to a large private hospital in Bangalore, I...