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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 measures to offer maximum support. Objective: Determining doctor’s perception of precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic A total

The social media industry has grown considerably in the last few years. In India, the usage of social media has increased by 47 million between 2020 and 2021. The use of social media by doctors and healthcare organizations has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media in healthcare helps to provide information about the SARS-CoV2 infection, availability of doctors, vaccination camps and other initiatives. However, it is of prime importance that social media users m

Many of the symptoms of vitamin B-12 deficiency arise because it causes a lack of healthy blood cells. The body needs plenty of these cells to get oxygen around the body and keep the organs in good health. A vitamin B-12 deficiency can lead to both physical and psychological problems. In this article, we explore 9 symptoms of vitamin B-12 deficiency and explain why they occur. 1. Tingling hands or feet Vitamin B-12 deficiency may cause “pins and needles” in the hands or feet.

Vaccinating, right now, is a good way of achieving herd immunity and will give us a scope of when things can get back to normal, albeit slightly. However, vaccination doesn’t guarantee a complete end of the pandemic. The vaccines we are using are still experimental, and there’s no credible evidence to support its working. Mass immunization and prevention rates also depend on the number of people who get vaccinated, and the doses available for use. Therefore, resuming a total

The health care systems are working rapidly to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as efficiently as possible, but some myths are creating fears over the vaccines and influencing the decision – Should I get vaccinated or not? Here are some of the myths about COVID-19 vaccines- MYTH: Development of the vaccine was rushed FACT: The development of vaccines was quick and fast-tracked; it was not rushed. In fact, thousands of participants were studied in the safety and efficacy trials.

1. What are Colorectal Conditions? Colorectal diseases refer to conditions impacting the colon or rectum and their functionality. These conditions can range from mild irritations to serious illnesses. 2. What are some major colorectal conditions? Colon polyps: A colon polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows from the lining of the colon (large intestine). It can be flat or mushroom-shaped, small or large. Most are harmless, but a few become cancerous. Once a polyp grows b

Help Your Lungs Breathe Easy! Practice Deep Breathing Specific breathing exercises can improve lung function (especially for individuals who smoke or who have lung damage from chronic lung disease) Some tools can help you practice your breathing, such as a spirometer. This kind of device is often used after surgery to help with the recovery process. Other breathing exercises include- pursed-lip breathing, belly breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) Avoid Artificial Scents You m

Infertility happens when a couple cannot conceive after having regular unprotected sex. It may be that one partner cannot contribute to conception, or that a woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. It is often defined as not conceiving after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control. Below are some myths and facts about infertility 1. MYTH: A woman’s menstrual cycle is 28 days. FACT: Normal cycle lasts anywhere from 21 to 36 days. 2.

Amidst the breathlessness and shortage of Oxygen in the massive second wave of Covid-19, there have been tons of misinformation spreading that claims on improving oxygen levels (one of the symptoms of Covid-19) that are false and misleading. Here are few claims Claim: Camphor, ajwain, clove, and eucalyptus oil increase oxygen levels and congestion Fact Check: NO- inhaling ajwain, camphor, clove, and eucalyptus oil does not increase the oxygen level There is no proof that camp

Nowadays most people are aware that smoking is a major cause of many diseases such as cancer, heart attack, and lung diseases. This is the driving reason for smokers to take a decision to quit smoking. In spite of their will to quit, the main reason for not being able to achieve it is—nicotine being addictive, and changing a habit is hard. According to the research with the right approach, it is very much possible to kick the habit once and for all. Here are a few most effect

Typhoid or enteric fever is a common and serious disease that mostly affects children and adolescents in developing countries. According to the most recent global estimates, 11 to 21 million cases of typhoid and 1,28,000 to 1,61,000 typhoid-related deaths are reported annually. We are conducting this survey to determine the doctors’ perception of the management of typhoid in their patients. Objective: Determining Doctors’ Perception Of Treating Their Typhoid Affected Patients

Over 30% of people in the world are obese or overweight. Many clinical studies have proven that the majority of lifestyle diseases have been linked to obesity. Effective management will bring sustainable weight loss in obesity. A 10% reduction in the body weight of obese individuals is sufficient to significantly improve obesity-related health complications. Physicians play a vital role in the diagnosis and management of obesity. Objective: Understanding doctors’ perception o

Wearable health technology has boomed in the healthcare market due to the increasing demand for consumers to monitor their well-being. The advancement of wearable devices and growing awareness in consumers to take control of their own health has influenced the medical industry to develop more and more wearable health technologies. Some of these include wearable fitness trackers, smart health watches, wearable ECG and blood pressure monitors, biosensor patches, etc. However, t

The Healthcare sector today is undergoing rapid transformation in terms of quality service delivery, technology, operations, workforce management, etc. Hospital staff is the backbone of a hospital’s day to day operations and one of the biggest assets for patient-centric care. Therefore, organisations need to plan and provide training to their staff in order to increase their knowledge, manage patients, doctors and departments better and improve performance. Objective: Determi

A good diet and physical activity are essential components of health and are considered as a primarily preventive approach for most lifestyle diseases. There are many fitness apps readily available which allow users to set fitness goals, track food and activity, gather recipe and workout ideas, and share progress on focused digital communities. However, there are varied thoughts on the effectiveness and sustainability of these apps in helping achieve and maintain personal fit

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 the management of haemorrhoids. Objective: Determining doctors perception on haemorrhoids diagnosis and treatment A total of 122 doctors partici

Adherence to therapies is a primary determinant of treatment success. Patient compliance with follow-up also plays a key role in the medical surveillance of chronic diseases. Failure to adherence is a serious problem that not only affects the patient but also the health care system. Medication non-adherence in patients leads to a substantial worsening of the disease, death and increased health care costs. Objective: Determining doctors’ perception of patients compliance to me

Every year around 2 million people develop TB in India and 300,000 die due to TB. The emergence of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) has become a major public health concern in India. Not only MDR-TB is a potential threat in controlling TB but it is also full of challenges starting from diagnosis to treatment and drug delivery. Health care providers can help prevent MDR-TB by early diagnosis, following recommended treatment guidelines, monitoring patients’ response to treatment, and

Patient safety is a global concern and is the most important domain of the healthcare system. Patient safety is about reducing unintentional risks to an acceptable level. In India, medical error is a major patient safety concern, causing an increase in healthcare costs due to mortality, morbidity, or prolonged hospital stay. Objective: Determining doctors perception of patient safety A total of 153 doctors participated in the survey – Anaesthesiologist (50%), Chest physicians

Effective treatment of diabetes utilizes long-term and continuous adherence to insulin therapy, there is a need to consider the patient’s preference for the type of insulin therapy. The most common route for insulin administration is through vials and syringes but is associated with injection pain, dependency for injection delivery, needle phobia, etc. The use of insulin pens offers many options to allow insulin delivery to be tailored to the individual patient. The use of in