Dr. Subhadra Jalali (Consultant Ophthalmologist at LV Prasad Eye Institute) & Dr. Tejo Pratap Oleti (Head - Neonatology unit, Fernandez Hospital) spoke to PatientsEngage on the issue of premature blindness in newborns, specifically due to Retinopathy of Prematurity. "30 Din Roshni ke"
17th November is observed as World Prematurity Day every year to raise awareness of preterm birth and address the concerns of preterm babies. Around 3 million premature babies are born preterm…
In a panel discussion organized jointly by PatientsEngage and Kidney Warriors Foundation, and moderated by Aparna Mittal of PatientsEngage, Dr. Sanjeev Gulati (Senior nephrologist, and ex-President, Indian Society of Nephrologists), Sireesha P (Public Health Consultant) and Vasundhara Raghavan (CEO, Kidney Warriors Foundation) spoke of the gaps in financial access for treatment of persons with kidney disease and the way forward. Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD is defined as a progressive kidney…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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://…
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…
