Month: April 2023

National Medical Devices Policy’23 Expected To Boost Sector from Present $11 Bn to $50 Bn in Next 5 Years

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Centres of Excellence in academic and research institutions, innovation hubs, ‘plug and play’ infrastructures and support to start-ups Six Strategies planned to tap the potential of the Sector, with the Implementation Action Plan The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023, on Wednesday this week. The medical devices sector in India is an essential and integral constituent of the Indian healthcare sector. The Indian medical devices sector’s contribution has become even more prominent as India supported the domestic…

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6 Proven Health Benefits Of Walking You Must Know

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Are you one of those who spend thousands on a premium gym membership only to later quit due to your busy schedule? Have you ever looked into the mirror and promised yourself to start working out next day only to forget it amidst your office meeting? You are not alone. People rarely find time for family these days let alone going through a grueling workout routine in the gym. However, you do not need those expensive gym memberships unless you want abs like Brad Pitt or Hugh Jackman. If your…

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What is microscopic colitis and could you have it?

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17,000 people are diagnosed with microscopic colitis each year in the UK, but charity Guts UK believes the real figure could be a lot higher, due to high rates of misdiagnosis and the complex way the condition is detected. Experts have also suggested that people aren’t seeking help for symptoms because they are embarrassed or, if they do, they’re often misdiagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The charity said that once diagnosed, there is an effective treatment for most people, as it called for more to be done to improve…

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Simple tips to maintain vaginal hygiene

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Though one of the most crucial aspects of women’s health, vaginal hygiene remains the least discussed topic in our society. Many women confront issues like rashes, boils, abnormal discharge and infections in the vaginal area due to lack of ignorance. These issues often cause irritation, discomfort, and low self-esteem among the women who suffer from these. It also interferes with daily activities. Hence, it is important to discuss how to maintain vaginal health. According to Dr. H S Chandrika Gynaecologist from Bengaluru, vaginal hygiene is no different from hygiene of…

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76% UP schoolchildren suffer from medical condition

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Majority of the schoolchildren in Uttar Pradesh suffer from one or the other medical condition, according to a survey by a Lucknow-based health and wellness start-up. The study, conducted on over 3,000 students in nine districts, found that 76 per cent school going children were medically identified with different conditions. A team led by Dr S. Haider determined body mass index (BMI) and tested fitness and physical activity levels of 3,114 students from 12 schools in nine districts, including Lucknow. The team found that 47 per cent of kids had…

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