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Diagnosis and beyond
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Diagnosis and beyond

At Aster, advances in medical technology are harnessed to introduce new solutions and ensure optimal outcomes for patients

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December 10, 2023
The future is here
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The future is here

Apollo Hospitals is using AI to detect and treat a range of diseases

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December 10, 2023
My dear intern....
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My dear intern....

Dr Sandeep Jauhar, who debuted as an author with Intern: A Doctor's Initiation in 2007, writes about learnings from his internship

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December 10, 2023
Tech up teaching
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Tech up teaching

Medical education in India needs a comprehensive reform, incorporating modern advancements, practical training and interdisciplinary collaboration

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December 10, 2023
The great leveller
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The great leveller

AI has immense potential to help bring high-quality care to communities that need it most

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December 10, 2023
Patients should come to AIIMS only for complex diseases
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Patients should come to AIIMS only for complex diseases

Dr M. Srinivas, who joined AIIMS New Delhi in 1994, took over as the director of the institute in September 2022. He has more than three decades of experience in academics, administration and research.

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December 10, 2023
AYE, AYE, AI
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AYE, AYE, AI

Artificial intelligence is redefining health care. In India, it is already being used in radiology, cardiology, eye and cancer care. And while research is on to expand its use, better investment and training are crucial

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December 10, 2023
Tanvi Jindal's own MuSo
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Tanvi Jindal's own MuSo

Tanvi Jindal Shete at 36 is a petite bundle of super-charged energy.

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December 10, 2023
Cricket at the Olympics will be a game changer
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Cricket at the Olympics will be a game changer

Unlike former secretaries of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Jay Shah is a man of few words-he does speak his mind in board meetings, but tries to keep a low profile outside.

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December 10, 2023
It's no zero-sum game; India can grow with China
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It's no zero-sum game; India can grow with China

Genial but sharp, soft-spoken but articulate, V. Anantha Nageswaran has a knack for balancing extremes.

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December 10, 2023
INDIA should get its act together
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INDIA should get its act together

As the results of the five assembly elections taking place will be available to the reader at just about the same time as this column, it makes little sense to speculate on the outcome.

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December 10, 2023
Blame game over foul air
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Blame game over foul air

When it snowed in Shimla, Delhi used to catch a cold. That was in the olden days. These days, when a farmer in Ferozepur lights a fire, Delhi breathes hard.

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December 10, 2023
THERE IS NO SINGLE DIET THAT FITS ALL
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THERE IS NO SINGLE DIET THAT FITS ALL

Dr Arbinder Singal employs digital therapeutics to achieve weight loss and diabetes remission. He started Fitterfly for personal reasons-he had lost two cousins to diabetes. In an exclusive interview with THE WEEK, he talks about his innovative technology that tackles diabetes. Excerpts:

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December 03, 2023
IF PEOPLE LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF, TYPE 2 DIABETES DOES NOT COME BACK
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IF PEOPLE LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF, TYPE 2 DIABETES DOES NOT COME BACK

Dr Roy Taylor is a world-renowned researcher who pioneered studies on the possibility of diabetes remission. On his recent visit to Kerala, Taylor spoke to THE WEEK about his research and his famous twin-cycle hypothesis. Excerpts from an exclusive interview:

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December 03, 2023
SUGAR HUSH
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SUGAR HUSH

While the link between diet and diabetes is well known, recent studies show how diabetes can go in remission with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise

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December 03, 2023
Hitman To The Hilt
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Hitman To The Hilt

Rohit Sharma's World Cup was defined by his fearless batting at the top and the role clarity he and coach Rahul Dravid gave their players

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December 03, 2023
Clip heart
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Clip heart

In an India first, MitraClips used to fix two separate leaking valves

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December 03, 2023
Your doctor is not your principal
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Your doctor is not your principal

Patients have nothing to lose but their ignorance by asking doctors questions

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December 03, 2023
INTERMITTENT FASTING AND PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
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INTERMITTENT FASTING AND PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES

A study published in JAMA Network Open has found that intermittent fasting can help obese people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels.

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December 03, 2023
TAI CHI MAY SLOW SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S
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TAI CHI MAY SLOW SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S

The Chinese martial art practice, Tai Chi, may ease symptoms and slow down progression of Parkinson's disease, according to a Chinese study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. It was also associated with lower doses of required drugs over time.

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December 03, 2023
7,500 DAILY STEPS BEFORE SURGERY CAN LOWER RISK OF COMPLICATIONS
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7,500 DAILY STEPS BEFORE SURGERY CAN LOWER RISK OF COMPLICATIONS

The risk of postoperative complications was reduced by half if a patient was getting more than 7,500 steps a day before their operation, finds a US study presented at the American College of Surgeons' Clinical Congress.

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December 03, 2023
IS SOME FOOD ADDICTIVE?
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IS SOME FOOD ADDICTIVE?

An article published in The BMJ suggests that ultra-processed foods such as potato chips, ice cream, candy and cookies can be as addictive as smoking.

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December 03, 2023
HOW TO SLOW BIOLOGICAL AGEING?
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HOW TO SLOW BIOLOGICAL AGEING?

Maintaining a healthy heart by following the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 metrics may slow the pace of biological ageing and lower the risk of chronic diseases and premature death.

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December 03, 2023
EXERCISE ALMOST AS GOOD AS VIAGRA FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
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EXERCISE ALMOST AS GOOD AS VIAGRA FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

According to research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, exercising regularly can be nearly as effective as Viagra and similar medications at improving erectile function.

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December 03, 2023
CERVICAL CANCER BREAKTHROUGH COULD REDUCE RELAPSE, DEATH
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CERVICAL CANCER BREAKTHROUGH COULD REDUCE RELAPSE, DEATH

Treating cervical cancer patients with already existing drugs prior to the standard treatment of chemoradiation (CRT) was found to reduce cancer recurrence and mortality by 35 per cent, according to a new clinical trial.

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December 03, 2023
Heated yoga may help treat depression
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Heated yoga may help treat depression

Practising heated/hot yoga (yoga performed under hot and humid conditions), even if it is just once a week, may help ease depression symptoms, according to a Harvard study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

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December 03, 2023
Weed'ing out endometriosis
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Weed'ing out endometriosis

Medical marijuana is a subject that ignites strong emotions among doctors, scienLtists, researchers, policymakers and the public.

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December 03, 2023
When silver is gold
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When silver is gold

OLD IS GOLD; sometimes, silver is also gold. Especially when it concerns our babies and their meals.

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December 03, 2023
The curious case of Rwanda
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The curious case of Rwanda

In 2016, just before the Brexit referendum, a South Asian immigrant in the British Midlands was asked for his views. He was fervently in favour of Brexit.

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December 03, 2023
Earthly delights
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Earthly delights

An art show that confronts voices and visions

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December 03, 2023