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Genes influences smoking Industry Occasional smoking might eventually end in addiction. Currently, about 19% of adults around the world smoke tobacco. But, according to the WHO report, there is a global decline in tobacco use, especially among males. In India, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) (2009-2010) and Global Adult Tobacco Survey (2016-2017) it has shown that there is a 3.3% decline in smoking rates (Fig 1). The global death rates have also declined from 146…

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What is the Future of Home Healthcare in India?

No one anticipated that the novel coronavirus, first reported in China in December 2019,would become a global pandemic and alter the way our world works, forever. In India, theoutbreak of SARS-CoV-2 blatantly exposed the vulnerabilities of our healthcare system, with the scarcity of hospital beds being a major concern during the first two waves of the viral infection. Niti Aayog reports that 65% of hospital beds in India cater to 50% of the population, while the other half is dependent on the remaining 35% of hospital beds. This is brought on by pronounced regional disparities . . . This exclusive content is reserved for our valued members. Kindly log in or sign up to enjoy full access and delve into the complete article. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Already a Subscriber? Log in

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Can We Print the Future of Healthcare?

Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is bringing about a paradigm shift in personalised medicine in the 21st century. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence (1), the global 3D bioprinting market was valued at USD 724.17 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 2398.27 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 21.91% over the forecast period (2021-2026). It has been predicted that the Asia-Pacific region has the highest scope for growth due to present demands (2). There’s presently an overwhelming demand for donated organs. However, it takes a long . . . This exclusive content is reserved for our valued members. Kindly log in or sign up to enjoy full access and delve into the complete article. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Already a Subscriber? Log in

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Teleconsultation leads the way for a new Future!

The world as we know, has afterall changed exponentially since the first COVID-19 case erupted in late 2019. COVID-19 was declared a “Global Pandemic” by WHO in March 2020. Countries across the globe had imposed a stay at home order, affecting several industries, including the healthcare industry. Data from the National Health Profile- 2019 India, there are 7,13,986 government hospitals’ beds in total, which accounts for 0.55 beds per 1,000 population. The widespread cases of COVID-19 and the unpredictable transmission rates skyrocketing high, there is a big demand . . . This exclusive content is reserved for our valued members. Kindly log in or sign up to enjoy full access and delve into the complete article. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Already a Subscriber? Log in

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MENTAL HEALTH

Mind Over Matter:Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Industry “Mind over Matter”, “We are the masters of our own universe”, “Our life is what our thoughts make it” These terms are not foreign to us. While the perception of the meaning behind it differs, when dwelled into the science of it, each of these terms holds a significant meaning. Mind over Matter- Our thoughts interact with the physical world, whether or not we know it, affecting change all the way down to the…

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Allergy: an overreaction of the body or overdiagnosis as a disease?

Allergy: An itch that goes around the world All over the world, allergies are counted as one of the most common chronic diseases that impact millions of people every day. What makes them so common is the fact that they are an umbrella term for a plethora of diseases with different subtypes and affecting different organs: allergic rhinitis or inhalant allergy (eyes, nose, and airways), allergic asthma (lungs and airways), food allergy (mouth, skin, and systematic symptoms), eosinophilic esophagitis (respiratory and digestive tract), anaphylaxis (systematic symptoms), atopic dermatitis (skin), insect allergy (skin and systematic symptoms . . . This exclusive content is reserved for our valued members. Kindly log in or sign up to enjoy full access and delve into the complete article. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Already a Subscriber? Log in

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A New Aura Of Relief: The Future of Migraine Treatment

The World Health Organisation rates migraine as the most common, debilitating, long-term neurological condition1. Globally, migraines affect more than 10% of people, primarily those between the ages of 20 and 50. Migraines are also three times more common in women than men. About one-third of migraineurs are able to anticipate when an episode is about to begin as it is preceded by an ‘aura’ or visual abnormalities like flashing lights, zigzag lines, or a temporary loss of vision2. A severe pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head is a common way to . . . This exclusive content is reserved for our valued members. Kindly log in or sign up to enjoy full access and delve into the complete article. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Already a Subscriber? Log in

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The Indian Diabetes Story: Reflections on World Diabetes Day

‘Sugar is the new tobacco.” In India, unsurprisingly, people’s first thought when they hear the term sugar is diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around half a billion people in the world are living with diabetes. This means that roughly every tenth person on the planet has diabetes. The number is projected to grow to a whopping 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. The terror does not end here. Diabetes was responsible for 6.7 million deaths in 2021, which roughly translates to 1 death every 5 seconds. The report’s findings highlight . . . This exclusive content is reserved for our valued members. Kindly log in or sign up to enjoy full access and delve into the complete article. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Already a Subscriber? Log in