PCOS vs. Endometriosis: Understanding the Difference
26-11-2024
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis are two prevalent yet often misunderstood gynaecological conditions that significantly impact women's health. Globally, millions of women are affected by these chronic disorders, with an estimated 20% of Indian women experiencing PCOS and approximately 42 million women in India living with endometriosis.
Antimicrobial Resistance: A Growing Threat and How to Combat It
22-11-2024
Imagine a world where treating infections in humans, animals, and plants becomes nearly impossible. This alarming scenario could become a reality as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the drugs designed to combat them. Known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), this phenomenon has emerged as one of our most urgent health challenges. While solutions are available, combating this global threat requires collective action from every individual and sector.
Understanding the Difference Between HIV and AIDS
16-11-2024
The terms HIV and AIDS are often used interchangeably, confusing their true meanings. While closely related, they represent different diagnoses. HIV is a virus that can progress to a condition known as AIDS or stage 3 HIV if left untreated.
Breaking Myths About Organ Donation: Facts to Save Lives
11-11-2024
As of August 2023, over 300,000 patients in India are on the waiting list for organ transplants, highlighting a significant gap between the demand for organs and their availability. With more than three lakh patients waiting and at least 20 lives lost daily due to the lack of a suitable organ, the shortage of donations particularly deceased organ donations continues to take a devastating toll.
How Robotic Surgery is Revolutionizing Patient Care
05-11-2024
In the past few decades, the surgery field has dramatically transformed. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in recent years has been the introduction of robotic surgery. With the integration of advanced robotic systems into medical procedures, surgeries that once required large incisions, long recovery times, and significant risks have become more precise, less invasive, and quicker, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Painful Periods or Something More? Understanding Dysmenorrhea in Endometriosis
01-11-2024
For many women, menstrual cramps are a familiar, albeit unpleasant, part of life. But what happens when period pain becomes so intense that it disrupts daily activities, affects mental well-being, and feels far from "normal"? This is often the reality for those living with dysmenorrhea, a term used to describe severe menstrual pain.
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