Insurance companies need to take more initiative and devise different medical insurance packages and products to cover mental health disorders, stressed most speakers at a recent conference organised by Poddar Foundation.
With mental health disorders having risen significantly over the last few decades and causing considerable burden and financial stress on the individual and the society as well, it has become imperative to institute the right and proper kind of packages of insurance for mental…
Architect Parul Kumtha who is committed to inclusive architecture in public places and private homes, emphasises that designing a barrier-free environment for people with disabilities is not a special requirement but a fundamental of a good design. Could you tell us what exactly is meant by barrier free architecture? Barrier free architecture or environment is one that enables and supports persons with across all disabilities to access, perform and participate independently in all the functions…
Avelino de Sa, from Goa, who was born with cerebral palsy, was predicted to live only for five years. But determination shows us that everything is possible, despite setbacks. Today, at 47, he is inspiring others with disability to push themselves to the limit. Please could you tell us a bit about your condition? I was born with cerebral palsy which is a disability caused due to brain damage to that part of the brain which affects the muscles and movements of the body. How was your childhood?…
Dr. Ruchira Misra, Senior Consultant, Pediatric Hematology Oncology and BMT unit, SRCC Children’s Hospital addresses some of the common questions that people have about childhood cancer or pediatric cancer. Do children get cancer? Yes, children do get cancer. We see children who have been born with tumours or even those detected while the child is in the mother’s womb to children upto 18 years. These cancers have a very different biology as compared to adults अब हिंदी में पढ़ें:…
Announcing our next webinar on dealing with survivorship issues of childhood cancer and what enables them to integrate back into schools, neighbourhoods, work places and society. From the moment a child is diagnosed with cancer, both the child and the family enter an emotional roller coaster. Children are stunned by the sudden move from health to illness and the unwelcome drama of tests and procedures. Fear, anxiety, self guilt, parental neglect, anger, in fact, are the predominant…
Meet the Padma Shri winners of 2020 in the field of medicine. They constitute a distinguished list of doctors who have made pioneering contribution for better medical services and health care across India. We introduce them to you briefly. This year’s recipients of the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards of the country, in the field of medicine comprised an interesting mix. From pioneering achievers to outstanding contributors, from eminent personalities to unsung heroes, from…
A recent qualitative study evaluated the challenges of accessing health care for childhood cancer in India and the effect this had on treatment of children and impact on caregivers. In an email interview, Dr Neha Faruqui in consultation with other experts helped address questions raised by PatientsEngage. Childhood cancers such as leukemia, retinoblastoma and meningiomas are commonly seen in India for the age group of 18 and under. The time period between the first onset of symptoms to…
While there is a lot of talk on depression, there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions about it. Psychiatrist Dr. Sweta Sheth from Bengaluru sheds light on some of the common myths. As a psychiatrist, depression is one of the most common illnesses I see and treat. I call it an illness, because it is one. A serious, sometimes debilitating illness, which often remains hidden and undiagnosed. It’s not just a state of being sad or low when things aren’t going right for you. We see it…
When we are engaged in our own health, we ensure better quality of life. This Universal Health Coverage Day, let's Keep the Promise to Inform, Engage and Empower Patients and Caregivers This UHC day let's promote health literacy and patient involvement in clinical decision making. #HealthForAll #UHCDay #UniversalHealthCoverageDay
