Maha : Palliative care units a boon for the patients

In 2016, the Maharashtra government set up the palliative care units in 17 district hospitals. Over a period, these units served over 15,000 patients. These units cater to patients with end-stage cancer, HIV-AIDS, Tuberculosis, and chronic kidney ailments

Maha : Palliative care units a boon for the patientsIn 2016, the Maharashtra government had set up palliative care units in 17 district hospitals across the state  Over a period, the palliative care units have served over 15,000 patients Patients who are suffering from end-stage cancer, HIV-AIDS, Tuberculosis, and chronic kidney ailments are treated in these units  Palliative care units in Maharashtra are proving […]

47.5 % women experienced body shaming at school, work place: Reveals study

A study conducted by Fortis Healthcare has revealed that 90% of women recognized that body shaming is a common behavior. While 31 % of the participants reported that they don’t feel like facing the world because of what people would say about their physical appearance

47.5 % women experienced body shaming at school, work place: Reveals studyHow many times have people told you that you look fat? You don’t have a pretty face? You are too skinny? A bag o’bones? A barrel of fries? Or you should wear more makeup to look beautiful? If it had happened to you even once, then you were a victim of Body Shaming. Fortis Healthcare conducted […]

Election2019: Know all the doctors entering the poll fray

Generally, politics is referred to as a dynasty game, and a common man or an educated man may stay away from this game. However, many educated professionals are also joining the bandwagon of Politics. If you glance at the list of the candidates, you won't be surprised to find doctors featuring on the list

Election2019: Know all the doctors entering the poll fray  Generally, the word ‘Politics’ is referred to as a dynasty. One can also refer to it as an area of ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Bahubali’ Netas (Leader), and a common man stays away from the political fray. However, nowadays educated professionals are also joining the bandwagon of Indian Politics. If you glance through the list of […]

Maha FDA cracks whip against top toothpaste brands for misleading advertisements

Maharashtra FDA has initiated action against the leading toothpaste brands. The FDA has taken action against misleading claims made by the toothpaste manufacturers through advertisements. The FDA seized goods worth Rs 4.69 crores in the raid

Maha FDA cracks whip against top toothpaste brands for misleading advertisementsMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated action against the leading toothpaste brands in Thane, Maharashtra.  The action has been taken in connection with the misleading claims made by the toothpaste manufacturers through advertisements.  The FDA seized goods worth Rs 4.69 crores in the raid, and the action will be initiated against the brands, […]

Government not serious about identifying children with learning disabilities  

All over the world there are about 5% to 10% of children who suffer from learning disabilities. The figures reveal that the vast majority of children with learning disabilities are never diagnosed even after 70 years of Independence

Government not serious about identifying children with learning disabilities  Ishaan Awasthi in ‘Taare Zameen Par’ epitomised the plight of children with learning disabilities. But, little has changed since then in the country. Except four states, the rest of the country has never heard about learning disabilities (LD). The numbers of children diagnosed and registered as having learning disabilities during 2014, 2016 CBSE (10th and […]

Mumbai witnesses its 32st organ donation, so far this year

A 54-year-old brain-dead man help give a new lease of life to one patient. The family came forward and consented for donating the organs.

Mumbai witnesses its 32st organ donation, so far this yearThe organ donation occurred at Fortis Hospital in Mulund on Tuesday, April 2. A liver has been retrieved from a brain-dead man. This is the 32nd organ donation that the city has witnessed in the last three months of 2019. While speaking to My Medical Mantra, an official from Fortis Hospital stated, “A patient who was admitted in our […]

81% Mumbaikars suffer from Insomnia, reveals survey

The year-long Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2019 revealed some interesting details regarding the sleeping patterns of Mumbaikars.

81% Mumbaikars suffer from Insomnia, reveals survey  Wakefit, a sleep solutions company, conducted a year-long Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2019, among the residents of Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. The survey revealed some interesting facts about sleeping patterns of the metros. With about 16,000+ respondents, the survey revealed some startling facts that indicate that sleep-deprivation is a nation-wide problem in India. […]

BREAST MILK DONATION- Meet Neha Nadkarni: A beacon for would be mothers

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) as many as 13 to 18 lakh infants lose their life, as they don’t get breast milk on time. Many women are coming forward to donate breast milk, and Mumbaikar Neha Nadkarni, is a motivation for all mothers out there

BREAST MILK DONATION- Meet Neha Nadkarni: A beacon for would be mothers“Anyone can donate blood, but only a mother can donate Breast Milk. I am blessed that God has chosen me for those babies, who are deprived of their right,” says Neha Nadkarni, a mother, and a donor. Breast Milk is the right of every newborn baby. We all know that no other product, available in […]

Irrfan comes back, shares an emotional message for fans

Bollywood actor, Irrfan Khan has come back to Mumbai. The actor who was taking treatment abroad, for endocrine tumor announced this on his personal twitter handle. Irrfan has also shared an emotional message for his fans through twitter

Irrfan comes back, shares an emotional message for fansBollywood actor, Irrfan Khan, who was in London, undergoing treatment for an endocrine tumor, has come back to Mumbai on April 3. The versatile actor, himself has announced his come back to his fans through social media. Irrfan, who has reached Mumbai, is now eagerly waiting for the come back in Bollywood. Irrfan Khan’s fans […]

Maha : 15 hospitalized due to heatwave, one loses life

As Maharashtra is reeling under the scorching heat, one person has lost his life due to the severe heatwave conditions. According to the government officials, as many as 15 people are taking treatment in the different hospitals across the state

Maha : 15 hospitalized due to heatwave, one loses lifeThe Mumbai Meteorological Department had issued a severe heatwave alert for Vidharbha and parts of North Maharashtra and Marathwada a few days earlier, and the condition is expected to remain the same for the next few days as well. On Wednesday, Maharashtra witnessed its first casualty during the ongoing summer season due to the heatwave. […]