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CT Scan vs MRI: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Test

CT scans use X-rays for fast, detailed imaging, ideal in emergencies, while MRIs use magnetic fields for superior soft tissue clarity. This article explains ...
Jul 09

Vaccination Schedule for Children in India (0 to 6 Years): Complete Parent Guide

This guide explains the child vaccination schedule in India from birth to six years, covering UIP and IAP recommendations, booster doses, optional vaccines, side effects, ...
Jun 13

Empirical Antibiotic Use: When It Helps and When It Harms

Empirical antibiotic use is a critical, life-saving medical practice for severe infections, but its unguided overuse across India accelerates antimicrobial resistance, requiring a careful ...
May 20

The Illusion of Medical Expertise: Why AI Health Advice Needs Caution

The promise of artificial intelligence in medicine is enormous. But the same technology that can accelerate scientific discovery can also amplify misinformation if used carelessly....
Mar 13

Young, Healthy, Still Gone: The Brutal Reality of Invasive Meningococcal Disease That Killed Agniveer trainees

As surveillance continues and laboratory results provide greater clarity, authorities appear committed to transparency and containment....
Feb 27

Epilepsy: Doctors highlight need for awareness, breaking myths

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person gets repeated seizures. According to estimates, more than 15 million people are living with epilepsy in ...
Feb 09

BE’s PNEUBEVAX 14® Receives WHO’s Pre-qualification

PNEUBEVAX 14® induces robust, functional serotype-specific immune response in infants to 14 serotypes, offering the broadest coverage of any paediatric Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine available ...
Nov 20

Schooling ourselves to protect our present and secure our future

The misuse and overuse of antimicrobial drugs in human health, animal health and livestock, food and agriculture are fuelling AMR....
Nov 19

4-Year-Old Survives Life-Threatening Pneumococcal Meningoencephalitis After 20 Days of Intensive Care at KIMS Hospitals Thane

A four-year-old previously healthy but unvaccinated child has made a remarkable recovery from pneumococcal meningoencephalitis with sepsis after receiving timely and aggressive treatment ...
Nov 14

Protecting Young Brains: Understanding Stroke in Children

When we think of stroke, we usually imagine it affecting older adults — but children, even newborns, can have strokes too. Paediatric stroke affects nearly 1 ...
Oct 30

When the Brain peeked through the Nose! Doctors at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka save a 33-year-old from a fatal condition

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Oct 17

When Glass Becomes a Weapon: The Rare Surgery That Saved Life and Sight in Lucknow

The man whose life and eyesight were saved may return to his auto, but he carries with him a story that should remind us all ...
Sep 05

When Water Turns Deadly: How Kerala’s Wells Became Vessels of a Brain-Eating Threat

If India can use this tragedy to strengthen its fight against waterborne pathogens, build awareness, and ensure faster medical intervention, then perhaps future lives can ...
Aug 20

Kinder Hospitals Launches Advanced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Bangalore

Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Center, Bengaluru, has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at its ...
Aug 02

World Meningitis Day: A Loud Alarm for a Quiet Killer

It is also important to understand that meningitis is not only a medical problem but a social and economic one....
Apr 24

TB in India: A Persistent Public Health Challenge Worsened by Air Pollution, Malnutrition & Stigma

Undernutrition isn’t just a risk factor—it’s the fuel that drives TB. When families struggle to afford nutritious food, their immune defenses weaken, ...
Mar 24

Danger of substandard and falsified medical products is real and growing

A study on the public health and socioeconomic impact of substandard and falsified medical products, showed that 10% of medical products in low- and middle-...
Mar 19

The Deadly 17: WHO’s Vaccine Priority List to Tackle Life-Threatening Infections

By focusing on these 17 high-priority pathogens, WHO is leading the way for a world that is better prepared, more resilient, and healthier for ...
Nov 09

The Hidden Dangers of Untreated Sinusitis: A Wake-Up Call from a Recent Case in New Delhi

While it is often considered a minor ailment, sinusitis can lead to serious and life-threatening complications if left unchecked. Early diagnosis and treatment are ...
Aug 13

Advanced HIV disease threatens to wither away the gains made in fight against AIDS

We will talk about advanced HIV disease at this conference (#AIDS2024) but when we go home, we need to remember that advanced HIV disease is ...
Jul 22

Dengue during Monsoon Season and Neurological Complications Associated with Dengue

Patients with severe dengue may experience headaches, altered mental status, seizures, and even coma. The virus's neurotropic nature means it can directly infect neural ...
Jul 09

Teen Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba in Kerala: Fatal Naegleria fowleri Infections Surge

Health officials in Kerala are on high alert following this incident and are urging the public to take preventive measures to avoid exposure to potentially ...
Jul 05

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance: Preventing 7.5 Lakh Deaths Annually in Low and Middle-Income Countries

An estimated 7.5 lakh deaths associated with AMR could be prevented every year in these regions by implementing improved infection prevention measures....
May 25

The Hidden Danger in Freshwater: A Young Girl's Fight Against PAM

The death of the five-year-old girl from Munniyoor due to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis is a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by rare ...
May 24

Kerala Health Alert: West Nile Fever Cases Confirmed in Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode

The emergence of West Nile fever cases in Kerala highlights the ongoing threat of mosquito-borne diseases and showcase the importance of proactive public health ...
May 10

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