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Doctors Perception On Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare

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Doctors’ Perception On Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Healthcare

786 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its presence felt in the healthcare industry at a very fast pace. In healthcare, while implementing new technology as a process in one’s practice, many things can go wrong, due to lack of knowledge or human error during the implementation phase of the technology. But, with the proliferation of […]

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Doctors’ Perception On Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment

857 The global cancer burden is estimated to have increased to 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Presently in India, it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Most of the cancers are preventable by controlling the modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diet and physical […]

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Doctors’ Perception On Drug Prescribing Patterns For Hypertension

759 Hypertension has emerged as the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in India. Improved practice in the management of hypertension depends on an understanding of existing patterns of treatment. A better understanding of doctors prescribing drugs and their outcomes could assist in targeting education and their other interventions to improve the management of […]

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Doctors’ Perception On E-Cigarettes And It’s Banning

616 According to the WHO, each year more than 8 million people die from tobacco use. Second-hand tobacco smoke contributes to heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, causing an additional 1.2 million deaths annually. The popularity of E-cigarettes has grown worldwide and is marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes. But, recently the Indian government […]

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Doctors’ Perception On Haemorrhoids Diagnosis And Treatment

609 Haemorrhoids are more common in adults of age 45-65 years. At least a million new cases of haemorrhoids are recorded each year, making it one of the most common health issues in India. A better understanding of doctors on haemorrhoids diagnosis and treatment could assist in targeting education and their other interventions to improve […]

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Determining Doctors’ Perception On The Management Of Malaria In Their Patients

757 India contributes to around 4% of the global burden in terms of malaria incidence and deaths and the Government of India aims to eliminate malaria completely by the year 2030. A better understanding of the current disease management strategies may help in initiating improved malaria control approaches to limit the advent, spread, and intensification […]

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Determining Doctors’ Perception On Thyroid Disorders

837 Thyroid disease, the most common endocrine disorder with an increasing incidence rate, is twice as prevalent in women, especially of child-bearing age, as in men. Abnormal thyroid functions have significant ramifications on health outcomes. Therefore, we conducted this survey to understand the doctors’ perception and present scenario of management of thyroid disorders. Objective: Determining […]

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Determining The Doctor’s Perception Of Management Of Influenza

607 The WHO estimates that around 3-5 million cases of influenza are reported every year. The majority of the cases are preventable and can be easily treated. However, around 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide are related to influenza. This puts a lot of burden on healthcare systems worldwide Early diagnosis and treatment are key to […]

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Determining the Doctors’ Perception Towards the Adoption of Telehealth in Clinic

762 Innovations like telehealth should certainly be a boon to the healthcare industry. According to the American Telemedicine Association (ATA),” Telemedicine is the natural evolution of healthcare in the digital world”. NITI Aayog, India stated that a virtual digital platform for healthcare, the National Health Stack aims to have digital records for all citizens by […]

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Doctor’s Perception On Precautions Taken During The COVID-19 Pandemic

558 COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare services across the globe. The healthcare professionals are facing difficulties of shortage in medical supplies, extra working hours, a large number of cases, lack of equipment (like ventilators), and so on. In such a time of need, the only crucial thing is to follow appropriate precautionary […]