Conditions

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…

This article by Dr. Shivam Gupta, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist breaks up the components of Emergency Psychiatric treatment, what it entails and what are the points to keep in mind, before admission to a facility and after an admission as well. What is emergency psychiatric care? Emergency psychiatric care is urgent medical help given to someone experiencing a severe mental health crisis where they may be at risk of harming themselves, others, or are unable to cope or function normally.…

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…

More than 1 million million permanent pacemakers (PPMs) are implanted worldwide annually. Around 100,000 devices are implanted annually in Germany, and only over 20,000 in India. PatientsEngage team answers the frequently asked questions on Pacemakers so people can make informed decisions. What is a pacemaker? A pacemaker is a small device used to correct our heart rate when it is slower than the normal heart rate (known as bradycardia). It is implanted through a surgery in the chest or abdomen…

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…

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.…

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…

The constant barrage of tests for diabetes diagnosis and management can feel overwhelming. And new ones keep popping up. Dr. Shital Patel explains the role and utility of each of the tests  If you are living with diabetes, you have had a lot of blood tests, check-ups, and screenings. It can feel overwhelming trying to keep track of what all these tests mean and which ones are truly important for your health. You may often see new tests being added in testing packages or mentioned in…

According to World Health Organisation, sepsis is one of the most frequent causes of death worldwide. From data published in 2020, there were 48.9 million cases and 11 million sepsis-related deaths worldwide, representing 20% of all global deaths. It is important that we understand what sepsis is, symptoms to watch out for and when to seek timely treatment. Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection spirals out of control…