Impact of effective communication
| Introduction Background The caregivers’ perspective: Why interact with patients? How to improve communication with patients? Patient safety and satisfaction Conclusion References In the evolution of medicine, effective communication has been of crucial importance. There is plenty of evidence of the negative consequences of poor communication. This is along with inadequate information during a caregiver and […]
How COVID-19 is affecting hospitals?
| Introduction General implications How are hospitals affected around the world? How are hospitals affected in India? Difficulties related to healthcare delivery The COVID-19 stigma Why do a few countries perform better than others? Conclusion References The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on hospitals and healthcare systems all over the world. The situation is especially […]
The Indian Diabetes Story: Reflections on World Diabetes Day
| Introduction World Diabetes Day Where do we stand? The Indian Diabetes Story The future ahead Conclusion References ‘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 […]
A New Aura Of Relief: The Future of Migraine Treatment
| Introduction Is migraine a serious disease? The negative impact of migraine How was migraine treated traditionally? Introduction of novel therapy options FDA approval of Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) Acquisition by Pfizer The future of migraine treatment Conclusion References The World Health Organisation (WHO) rates migraine as the most common, debilitating, long-term neurological condition(1). Globally, migraines affect […]
Allergy: an overreaction of the body or overdiagnosis as a disease?
| Allergy: An itch that goes around the world Allergic rhinitis Food allergy Drug allergy What you should know about Allergy: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Trends in allergy: Self- and Overdiagnosis – A 21st century disease Conclusion References Allergy: An itch that goes around the world All over the world, allergies are counted as one […]
Mind over Matter: Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
| Introduction The Story behind and the Development since How does MBCT work? Why is MBCT necessary? Evaluation of Effectiveness MBCT and its Application Conclusion References “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 […]
What is the Future of Home Healthcare in India?
| Introduction What is Home Healthcare? COVID-19: The spark plug for growth of home healthcare in India Growth Catalysts Market value What can India learn from the successful home healthcare models of other countries? Home healthcare providers in India The future ahead for the Indian home healthcare sector Conclusion References No one anticipated that the […]