Lancet Redefines Obesity: Beyond BMI, A New Medical PerspectiveThe Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity has proposed groundbreaking changes to the way obesity is defined and diagnosed, marking a shift from traditional BMI measurements to a more nuanced approach that considers fat distribution and organ function. The report, endorsed by 76 organizations and 58 global experts, introduces two new diagnostic categories: clinical obesity and preclinical obesity, aiming to provide personalized care and reduce stigma.
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January 15, 2025
Screen Time at Bedtime Linked to High BP in Young Adults: New StudyA recent study by The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University in China has linked excessive screen time spent watching short videos at bedtime to a higher prevalence of essential hypertension in young and middle-aged individuals. Published in BMC Public Health, the study analyzed data from over 4,300 participants between January and September 2023.
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January 14, 2025
ICMR Report Highlights Rising Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Cases in India: 54% Risk in Orthopaedic SurgeriesA recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has uncovered a significant healthcare challenge, 15 lakh patients in India develop Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) annually. The overall SSI rate in India stands at 5.2%, higher than many high-income nations, with orthopaedic surgeries showing an alarming infection rate of 54.2%.
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January 13, 2025
50,000 Doctors to Lead India’s Fight Against Cervical CancerIn a landmark initiative to eliminate cervical cancer, 50,000 physicians across India will be trained to raise awareness and boost HPV vaccination rates. This collaboration between the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) aims to empower doctors in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 cities with evidence-based guidelines and practical tools to combat cervical cancer, a preventable disease that claims 77,348 lives annually in India.
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January 12, 2025
Breaking Barrier in Malaria Care: WHO Prequalifies First G6PD Test for Safer TreatmentsThe World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first-ever diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, marking a pivotal advancement in the safe administration of treatments for Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria. This groundbreaking development ensures safer delivery of anti-relapse therapies such as tafenoquine and primaquine, both key to preventing malaria recurrence.
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January 11, 2025

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Lancet Redefines Obesity: Beyond BMI, A New Medical Perspective
Screen Time at Bedtime Linked to High BP in Young Adults: New Study
ICMR Report Highlights Rising Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) Cases in India: 54% Risk in Orthopaedic Surgeries
50,000 Doctors to Lead India’s Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Breaking Barrier in Malaria Care: WHO Prequalifies First G6PD Test for Safer Treatments

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