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  • Stock pic which has the text Clinical Trial and some design elements of pills and stethoscope and text overlay Must Know Information on Clinical Trials in India
    Clinical Trials in India: What You Should Know
    If you've ever heard about a new medicine or vaccine being tested before it reaches hospitals and pharmacies, you've already come across the concept of clinical trials. But what exactly are clinical trials? And how do they work in India? A clinical trial is a kind of research study that involves real people. It’s done to test whether a new treatment like a medicine, vaccine, or medical device is safe and effective. Before any treatment becomes available to the public, it must go through several…
  • Stock pic of a person with a fever patch on forehead and the text overlay in Hindi When to see a doctor for fever
    बुखार होने पर डॉक्टर से कब मिलें
    बुखार (ज्वर, फीवर) एक आम लक्षण है। यह आमतौर पर इस बात का संकेत होता है कि शरीर किसी संक्रमण से लड़ रहा है। हमारे लिए यह समझना जरूरी है कि इसे गंभीरता से कब लेना चाहिए। इस लेख में पेशेंटसएन्गैज की टीम आपको बुखार के प्रकार और कारणों को समझने में मदद करती है, और यह भी बताती है कि डॉक्टर से कब मिलना चाहिए। हम सभी ने अपनी ज़िंदगी में कभी न कभी बुखार का अनुभव किया है। बुखार वास्तव में एक उपयोगी लक्षण है, क्योंकि इस से हमें पता चलता है कि हमारा शरीर किसी अंदरूनी संक्रमण से लड़ रहा है। हमारे शरीर का…
  • Stock pic of an image that says SEPSIS over a background of bacteria and text overlay on green strip - Understanding Sepsis
    सेप्सिस (पूतिता) के बारे में अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
    विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन के अनुसार, सेप्सिस (पूतिता) विश्व में होने वाली मौतों के सबसे आम कारणों में से एक है। 2020 में प्रकाशित आंकड़ों के अनुसार, विश्व भर में सेप्सिस के 48.9 मिलियन मामले हुए थे, और इस से संबंधित 11 मिलियन मौतें हुईं थीं, जो वैश्विक स्तर पर होने वाली कुल मौतों का 20% है। इसलिए यह समझना ज़रूरी है कि सेप्सिस क्या है, किन लक्षणों पर ध्यान देना चाहिए और इसका समय पर इलाज करने के लिए क्या करना चाहिए।   सेप्सिस एक गंभीर और संभावित रूप से जानलेवा स्थिति है जो तब होती है जब किसी…
  • Stock pic of lungs and text overlay on blue strip Tuberculosis FAQ and on red boc 1 of 4 global cases of TB are in India
    Understanding Tuberculosis
    1 out of 4 global cases of TB happen in India. The World Health Organization (WHO) End TB Strategy” aims to reduce TB incidence by 90% and TB deaths by 95% by 2035 compared to 2015 levels. India has committed to eliminating TB by 2025 under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), through expanded diagnostics, universal drug susceptibility testing, nutritional support schemes, and digital adherence monitoring. Lets learn about TB and how we can all work together to end TB. What is…
  • Stock pic of a person with a fever patch on forehead and the text overlay When to take fever seriously
    When To See a Doctor for Fever
    Fever is a common symptom. It is usually a symptom that the body is fighting an infection. However there are times, it should be taken seriously. Here the PatientsEngage team helps you understand the types and causes of fever and when to see a doctor. All of us have experienced a fever sometime in our lives. Fever is actually a good symptom as it indicates that our body is fighting an infection in our body. Our average normal body temperature is 98.6° Fahrenheit or 37° Celsius. The baseline…
  • Stock pic of a young woman fainting and the text overlay When to take fainting seriously
    When Should You Take Fainting Seriously
    Unconsciousness or fainting is an occurrence that we are all familiar with. It is usually a symptom of an underlying medical issue. Here the PatientsEngage team helps you understand the many causes of fainting and when to see a doctor. Unconsciousness is like a switch turning off, and most people know this as something far more familiar called fainting. When someone faints, the brain temporarily receives less blood than it needs, leading to a brief loss of awareness to their surroundings.…
  • Graphic images depicting bactaeria and signs of sexually transmitted disease in men and women
    Sexually Transmitted Diseases FAQ
    In India, it is estimated that about 6% of the adult population is infected with one or more sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at any given time, which means approximately 30–35 million new episodes of infection annually. Here are some frequently asked questions addressed Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections or diseases that one can get from any kind of sexual activity. . More than 30 different bacteria, viruses and parasites can be…
  • Stock pic of a man speaking to a doctor and the text overlay किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें
    किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें - 2
    सर्जरी की आवश्यकता वाली किसी स्थिति का निदान होना हममें से अधिकांश लोगों के लिए कठिन और भ्रमित करने वाली स्थिति हो सकती है। हम चाहते हैं कि सर्जरी सही समय पर, और सही प्रक्रिया से हो, पर अक्सर हमें घबराहट होती है और लगता है कि हमें जल्दबाजी में निर्णय लेना पड़ रहा है। हमें आवश्यक जानकारी की कमी महसूस होती है। इस लेख में हम 5 आम सर्जरी से संबंधित कुछ सवालों पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं, ताकि आपको कुछ जानकारी मिले और आप अपने डॉक्टर से अपनी स्थिति के अनुसार प्रश्न पूछ सकें, और आप सर्जरी संबंधित निर्णय के…
  • Stock pic of a person speaking to a doctor and the text overlay on green strip किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें
    किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें - भाग 1
    सर्जरी की आवश्यकता वाली किसी स्थिति का निदान होना हममें से अधिकांश लोगों को ऐसी स्थिति का पता चलना कठिन और अस्पष्ट लग सकता है।। हम चाहते हैं कि सर्जरी सही समय पर, और सही प्रक्रिया से हो, पर अक्सर हमें घबराहट होती है और लगता है कि हमें जल्दबाजी में निर्णय लेना पड़ रहा है। हमें आवश्यक जानकारी की कमी महसूस होती है। इस लेख में हम सर्जरी से संबंधित कुछ सवालों पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं, ताकि आपको कुछ जानकारी मिले और आप अपने डॉक्टर से अपनी स्थिति के अनुसार प्रश्न पूछ सकें, और आप सर्जरी संबंधित निर्णय के बारे…
  • Stock pic of some medical products and the text overlay Organ donation after death at home
    Organ and Tissue Donation After Death At Home
    It is often not clear what can be donated when death happens at home. Jaya Jairam, Project Director, MOHAN Foundation clarifies exactly what can be donated and the process that needs to be followed. She envisions an India where no one has to wait for a life-saving organ and tirelessly works to make that a reality. “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give,” were the famous words of the renowned poet Khalil Gibran. These words…
There is a lot of talk about Paleo Diet. I came across a couple of articles which warn us about the negative effects of the Paleo diet. Is it safe for adults ? http://www.aww.com.au/diet-health/diet-and-nutrition/2015/3/pete-evans-paleo-diet-book-…
How do we ensure we dont stay deskbound in our offices but walk around periodically ? One easy way could just be to have a big bottle of water at your desk and drink regularly from it - you will then need to go to the loo every hour or so and that…
For years now, I have been using the so called "zero calorie" sugar substitues in my tea - equal, sugar-free etc. Since I drink numerous cups of tea a day, adding sugar to all of them is simply not an option - and i coud never get used to tea…
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Hello to alll! I’m Cindy, a psychology undergraduate from James Cook University Singapore working on my final year thesis. I’m currently seeking participants of Asian nationality aged 18 to 40 who have experience with online support groups for my…
In light of the latest report http://www.cnbc.com/id/101935586 on Singaporeans being most deprived of sleep, here is a reminder on what lack of sleep can do to you http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/News_Releases/2014/03/veasey/
Came across this useful article on foods that help fight inflammation and help conditions like arthritis. https://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/apples-and-tart-cherries-help-fight-inflammation Any one of any other such foods ?
My daughter often returns home after basketball matches with badly bruised and scraped knees and elbows. She is up-to-date with her tetanus shots. I usually wash the wound with plain water and dab a liquid antiseptic. The wound is then left open to…
I would like to have a general list of medication that should be kept at home. For a family comprising a couple with two children and aged parents, what else would I need in my medicine shelf apart from cough syrup, bandaid and bandages, sterilized…

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