India’s Diabetes Crisis: Early Detection and Lifestyle Changes Key to PreventionDiabetes in India is spreading beyond urban areas, now affecting suburban and rural populations, with a rise in cases among younger individuals and more women. Non-compliance in treatment remains a major challenge, as patients often follow non-expert advice, impacting their health outcomes despite knowing the risks. Advances in diabetes management over the past two decades have significantly broadened treatment options, including various oral medications and non-insulin injections that not only control blood sugar but also protect vital organs, improving patients’ quality of life.
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Tragic Attack on Doctor at Chennai’s KCSSH Sparks National OutcryIn a shocking incident at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital (KCSSH) in Chennai, Dr. Balaji Jagannath, an associate professor of Medical Oncology, was attacked on duty by the family member of a patient on Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024.
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AI-Powered Eye Surgery Restores Vision Beyond 20/20 for Legally Blind PatientIn a pioneering achievement at Focus Clinics in London, UK, a 31-year-old legally blind woman from Portugal, Patrícia Gonçalves, has regained her sight through an AI-powered LASIK procedure. This groundbreaking surgery, supervised by Dr. David Allamby, marks a major milestone in medical technology, utilizing AI to push the boundaries of vision restoration.
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Alarming Rise in Pollution-Related Health Issues: 4 in 10 Delhi-NCR Families Seek Medical Attention Amid ‘Very Poor’ Air QualityA recent survey conducted by community platform LocalCircles reveals a concerning trend in Delhi-NCR, with 40% of families reporting that at least one member has sought medical care for pollution-related ailments within the last three weeks. This spike in health issues comes as air quality in the capital region remains in the ‘very poor’ category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 on Monday morning, with even more severe readings in Bawana and Jahangirpuri, where AQI levels exceeded 400.
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New Global Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Prioritize Patient-Centered CareThe International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is finalizing updated global guidelines for Type 2 diabetes management, set to be launched during the World Congress in Bangkok, April 2025. These guidelines were developed with a flexible approach to assist countries in providing patient-centred diabetes care that adapts to their specific settings and capabilities.
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India’s Diabetes Crisis: Early Detection and Lifestyle Changes Key to Prevention
Tragic Attack on Doctor at Chennai’s KCSSH Sparks National Outcry
AI-Powered Eye Surgery Restores Vision Beyond 20/20 for Legally Blind Patient
Alarming Rise in Pollution-Related Health Issues: 4 in 10 Delhi-NCR Families Seek Medical Attention Amid ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality
New Global Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Prioritize Patient-Centered Care

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