A close look at the myriad issues surrounding Alzheimer’s and Dementia was the focus on the first day of Frame of Mind, a short film contest on mental health, organised by Chennai-based Schizophrenia Research Foundation recently.
People with high blood pressure, or hypertension, and diabetes are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer and dementia. There are several lifestyle factors and conditions, particularly high blood pressure, that lead to early onset of neurocognitive decline.
This was…
Upto 40% of persons with diabetes develop Kidney Disease. Join us as we speak to an Endocrinologists and Nephrologists in this 3 part series on Diabetic Kidney Disease, one of the major complications of Diabetes. In the webinar we will go through: - Understand how Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease are related - How you can manage diabetes well and prevent Kidney Disease - Understand how both diseases progresses, treatment options - Understand the lifestyle and behaviour changes to…
Cancer Power Circle brings you a informative, insightful, emotional yet full of practical tips from three spouses of Head and Neck cancer patients. And a wish to stop Tobacco usage. Dealing with Head and Neck Cancers is difficult for patients and their families. There are also unique challenges that families of patients with Head and Neck cancers have to navigate. As part of our Cancer Power Circle webinar series we speak with spouses of 3 Head and Neck cancer patients. They will talk about the…
Abha Khetarpal talks about the dismal lack of awareness about the Sexual and Reproductive Health of disabled women and how almost nothing is done to mend it. She is President – Cross the Hurdles, and a Member of the Sexual Harassment Committee, Department of Disability Affairs, Government of India, an author as well as a professional counselor. What do you think are the principal challenges for women with disabilities as far as sexual and reproductive health is concerned? The challenges…
A much awaited webinar for our community on Covid-19 vaccines. Separating facts from misconceptions. And understanding the role of public health communication. Everyone is talking about Covid-19 vaccines. There is a lot of buzz and the information changes everyday. Everyone wants to know more. There are also a lot of misconceptions. We are very pleased to have Prof. K. Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) join us to answer questions and talk about vaccination…
The theme for UHC2020 ‘Health for All. Protect Everyone. We explore what this means, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and bring together views of patient advocates and disability advocates. According to WHO, Universal Health Coverage means that all people have access to the health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship. It includes the full range of essential health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation…
Observing World Antibiotic Awareness Week, Dr Swati Rajagopal, infectious disease specialist, points out that several trends such as self-prescription and over the counter sales of antibiotics is wrecking our strength to fight infectious diseases. In the recent years, Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a critical public health issue wherein microbes have developed resistance to life-saving antibiotics. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 700,000 people die from AMR each…
Diptendu Bhattacharya and Ashna Ashesh, both multi-drug resistant tuberculosis survivors and associated with Survivors Against TB, highlight the enormous burden of drug resistant TB in India and how best to deal with the challenges. Today, antibiotics are in everything from handwash to animal food products. We pop antibiotics like candy without proper consultation from a doctor even when we suspect a viral infection like the flu and now Covid-19, even though antibiotics kill bacteria, not…
Samiksha Sivan, integrates her experience at PDMDS to talk about some of the negative emotions felt by caregivers of persons with Parkinsons and the how they can cope with the negative emotions like anger, resentment, guilt and anxiety. Dealing with a chronic, progressive condition like Parkinson’s disease (PD) can take a significant toll on a person, be it a caregiver or a patient. Being able to cope with everyday tasks at home and work as well as the stresses of caregiving for a Person with…
