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Discover how India transformed its healthcare system since 1947 — boosting life expectancy from 40 to over 70 years, launching Ayushman Bharat to cover 500M+ people, and eradicating deadly diseases like smallpox and polio.
Burnout among Indian doctors is a silent epidemic, often underreported due to cultural stigma and systemic neglect. Discover who is addressing doctors’ mental health, why the crisis is underreported, and actionable solutions to support India’s medical professionals.
Dentistry in India is not saturated—it is evolving. Rising incomes, new technologies, and organized dental chains are transforming the sector. Learn why dentists must think like entrepreneurs and focus on differentiated services to thrive in the future.
Discover essential strategies for healthcare startup founders to successfully raise capital. Learn how to align with investors, validate your market, build regulatory roadmaps, and craft compelling GTM strategies.
Wearable health trackers and advanced wearable analytics put powerful biometric insights at our fingertips—no PhD required. From monitoring your sleep cycles to gauging cardiovascular resilience, these devices serve as a personal recovery tracker and guide smarter habits. In this article, we’ll explore the top five metrics any non-medical user can monitor with a wearable tracker. […]
Imagine this. A young doctor in Chennai stands behind a glass door, trembling as angry relatives pound on the casualty ward’s walls. A patient has just died, despite every effort. In minutes, grief turns into rage. A window shatters. Security rushes in. Later, that doctor tells me quietly: “I became a doctor to save lives. […]
The field of dental surgery has been evolving. We have now advanced to the levels of using 4D printing for prosthesis, digital impressions that are real-time time and implants using space tech metal that lasts a lifetime, but the following two new approaches may change the face of dental surgery forever. The dental field is […]
In India’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, few journeys illustrate vision, resilience, and transformation like that of HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG). From a single cancer centre in Bengaluru, HCG has become a pan-India network pioneering comprehensive oncology care. A Visionary Beginning In the early 2000s, India’s cancer care ecosystem was highly fragmented, with a limited presence largely […]
If there’s one book that’s made me pause — quite literally — it’s *Why We Sleep* by Matthew Walker. As a healthcare consultant and clinician, I’ve spent years discussing outcomes, interventions, and strategies. But this book brought me back to something far more primal: sleep, and how profoundly it shapes every facet of our lives. […]
In today’s fast-paced world, we often chase longevity without truly understanding how to achieve a meaningful and healthy life. Inspired by Peter Attia’s groundbreaking book Outlive, this post explores four foundational habits that can help you live not just longer, but better. Move with Purpose: Train for Your Future SelfExercise isn’t just about weight loss […]
Introduction The Deccan Famine (1876–78) claimed millions under British colonial rule. But its legacy might stretch far beyond mortality—it may have seeded metabolic vulnerabilities that persist in today’s South Asian population. This article examines how prenatal undernutrition—what the thrifty phenotype hypothesis refers to as early-life nutritional programming—may contribute to the region’s high rates of insulin […]
A team of researchers from Inria Saclay (France) and the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi, India) has developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based method that could help doctors treat drug-resistant infections by recommending alternative antibiotics using existing medications. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of our time’s gravest global health threats. It occurs when […]
The quality of medical documentation in Indian healthcare institutions varies dramatically, with significant implications for patient care, research, and healthcare administration. Despite India’s rapid advancement in medical technology and infrastructure, documentation practices often lag behind international standards, creating challenges for patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole. Recent studies and audits reveal concerning […]
It is impossible to discuss the future of healthcare today without considering AI. It is a ubiquitous topic that creeps into every discussion. I had the opportunity to discuss AI with some industry leaders. But rather than discussing AI use cases, I was more curious to learn how AI can be put into production in […]
As we navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology, particularly Generative AI, is poised to revolutionize drug discovery and patient care. The upcoming discussions on AI's role in pharmaceuticals, diabetes management, and the vital contributions of nursing will shed light on innovative strategies to address pressing health challenges in India.
The elderly need a different line of treatment than the others. One of the consistent findings in senior citizens is the lack of teeth, which incapacitates them from chewing food properly. In the case below a senior citizen, inadvertently swallowed a piece of bone which led to complications for the patient. In a remarkable medical […]
Biological E. Limited (BE), a Hyderabad-based Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Company, today announced the publication of Phase-III clinical trial results of BE’s 14-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) (PNEUBEVAX 14TM; BE-PCV-14) conducted in paediatric population (6-8-week age group). The study results have been accepted and published by Vaccine, a reputed peer-reviewed international journal. In this study, the […]
India has become a big destination for patients seeking medical care from Africa and the world. last year almost 7 million patients travelled to India seeking medical attention. In this interesting case below a patient from Somalia was diagnosed and treated for stomach pain. A paediatric Surgery team of doctors at KIMS Cuddles Hospital in […]
India is a land of paradoxes. On one end we have the youngest population in the world, with roughly 50% of the population below the age of 30 years. But on the other end of the spectrum, as of July 1, 2022, India had 150 million people aged 60 and above, about 10.5% of the country’s population. The […]
Women’s health in India seems to be a very neglected issue, partly because of the social upbringing of women that expects them to deal with problems themselves and partly due to the lack of awareness. What one needs to understand is that medical standards in India have improved significantly and the below case demonstrates that. […]
In previous cases, we have seen how cases with the elderly- dementia due to fluid accumulation, women- Uterine fistula among others were treated with advanced surgical procedures. In the current case discussed below an 18-month-old from Raipur was treated with an advanced procedure. What made the case more complicated was the lack of facilities in […]
Discover the evolution of modern healthcare in India since 1947, highlighting key advancements and future focus areas. Explore the role of technology in shaping the healthcare sector and the importance of primary healthcare strengthening, health data management, and health education for a healthier future.