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    Museum of Possibilities Exhibits Devices for People with Disabilities
    Hethal Solanki, Manager, Museum of Possibilities, gives a broad perspective of the Museum as a demonstration centre for assistive technologies and devices for people with disabilities that also encourages research and innovation from the local community and startups. Could you tell us a little about the Museum of Possibilities? What does the concept entail? The Museum of Possibilities (MoP) is a Government of Tamil Nadu initiative at the Office of The State Commissionerate for Welfare of…
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    A Doctor Crusades Against Hearing Loss In Children
    Bangalore based paediatrician Dr Najoo Varkey’ has written a book  “Stop Marrying Your Niece! (or uncle, or cousin)", highlighting the linkage to hearing loss. Shivani Maheshwari, editor PatientsEngage reviews the book and interviews Dr. Najoo Varkey on how she came to study this linkage of hearing loss with sanguineous or blood marriage and what she hopes this book will accomplish.  Hearing loss is one of the most severe forms of disability and the second most common…
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    The Truth About Eye Donation And Eye Banking
    Dr Sunita Chaurasia, Senior corneal faculty at KAR Campus, Hyderabad and Medical Director to The Ramayamma International Eye Bank explains the state of eye banking in India and busts the myths surrounding eye donation. She reminds us how simple the process is and how noble the act is. What is eye donation? Eye donation is the process in which eyes/corneas are donated by the family members after the death of a person. While the term “eye donation” is common, there is no whole eye transplantation…
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    Navigating Treatment Options for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Webinar Video
    Listen to Dr. Nataraj KS and Dr. Kishore Kumar explain treatment options for Adult Acute Lymphoplastic Leukemia (ALL). Dr. Nataraj KS is Senior Consultant, Hematology, Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, Bengaluru Dr. Kishore Kumar is Senior Consultant Hematogist, Hemato-oncologist and BMT Physician, MIOT Hospital, Chennai.  Dr. Nataraj and Dr. Kishore Kumar answered the following questions in detail.  - What is Leukemia and Acute…
  • Diabetes and Vision Loss: How to Prevent and Manage - Webinar Video
    November is World Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. Find out how people with diabetes can protect their vision and prevent blindness.   The theme for 2021-2023 has been on Access to Diabetes with the subtheme this year being Education to protect tomorrow. PatientsEngage and IHOPE came together at how people with diabetes can protect their vision and prevent blindness. It is not common knowledge that people…
  • A Journey Of Hope: New Directions in Cancer Care
    PatientsEngage supports a Journey of Hope, a seminar highlighting new directions in Cancer Care. Find out how new therapy areas like nuclear medicine therapy and targeted radiotherapy are useful for treating prostate, neuroendocrine and potentially other cancers. Also learn about the role of patient groups in supporting patient and caregiver journeys. Join us on Sat 5 Nov at Academia Bldg, Singapore General Hospital Campus, or via YouTube  Register here to get the links: https://…
  • After Breast Cancer: Navigating Special Needs Parenting and Financial Independence
    Breast Cancer Survivor of more than 25 years, Farida Rizwan talks about her journey of living beyond breast cancer. How she strove for financial independence and navigated the challenges of parenting of two young children including one with Cerebral Palsy and Intellectual Disability and what kept her going. "I wanted Quantity of Life rather than Quality. I had to be there for my children" Farida Rizwan is a senior curriculum developer for a Learning app, Founder & Administrator of a…
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    Dry Eyes Prevention and Management: Webinar Video
    Dr. Sayan Basu, Network Director, Research Consultant Ophthalmologist, L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) spoke to PatientsEngage on Dry Eyes disease, a growing public health problem and one of the most common conditions seen with the increased use of screens.  ​The video below covers the following questions and a lot of questions from the audience. What is dry eyes disease? Symptoms of dry eyes Causes and risk factors of dry eyes Stages of dry eyes Treatment of dry eyes…
  • Big Heart - The Heart Failure Series
    There is still a lack of awareness on Heart Failure. People often confuse it with Heart attack. We are doing a series on public and patient awareness sessions on various aspects related to Heart Failure. Leave us a comment here if you have a question Join us as Dr. Jagdish Hiremath explains Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and its linkages with advancing age. Dr. Hiremath is Cardiologist, Director Cath Lab, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune When 10th September 4:30 PM IST   On Zoom…