With an estimated 354,864 new cases reported globally in 2020 alone, oral cancer accounts for one-third of head and neck cancers in the United States and half of cases worldwide. Despite this, there is no clinical, biochemical, or molecular way to predict the cancer progression of oral premalignancy mucosal lesions (OPML). Additionally, there are no […]
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly opting for Indian health insurance, driven by the country’s affordable healthcare and low insurance premiums. According to Policybazaar, NRI health insurance policies surged by 70% in FY 2022-2023, doubling the following year, and expected to continue growing in 2024-2025. Key Drivers: NRI Health Insurance Trends: Investments in Insurance-Linked Products: Term […]
Cancer is a formidable opponent that has impacted the lives of countless families throughout India. Annually, there are over 1.41 million new cancer cases and approximately 910,000 deaths reported (WHO Globocan data 2022), making the fight against this disease more urgent than ever. The challenges are compounded by limited awareness, delayed diagnoses, and the diminished […]
It is hard to escape any development conversation without the two holy words ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Digital Health’. Amusingly the two are connected like Siamese twins. In the context of Digital Health there is more grist to the mill with AI, ML, IoMT, SaMD, Robotics, Personalized/Precision Medicine that make for bleeding edge speaking circuit opportunities. […]
October 2 commemorates Gandhi’s birthday. While various aspects of his life and philosophy have been celebrated, debated, and even criticized, it’s worthwhile to reflect on his notion of ‘trusteeship.’ Gandhi’s doctrine of trusteeship serves as a philosophy aimed at promoting greater social and economic justice, ensuring responsible resource and wealth utilization. In essence, it suggests […]
An Indian-origin doctor has performed a groundbreaking medical procedure on a four-year-old Indian girl, the first pediatric liver transplant in the UAE. This was also the first living donor pediatric liver transplant in the country. The milestone surgery was carried out by a team of doctors led by Dr Rehan Saif at the Burjeel Medical […]
India is the leading source of immigrant doctors in the United States and the second-largest source of registered nurses, according to a recent report by Remitly. However, when considering the total number of immigrant healthcare professionals, including home health aides and nursing assistants, India ranks third, after the Philippines and Mexico. Of the 9.87 lakh […]
Indiaspora is hosting its 4th annual Climate Summit on April 4th and 5th, 2024. In 2023, our planet witnessed record-breaking climate events that underscored the critical importance of immediate and decisive action. From soaring temperatures and extreme weather patterns to rising sea levels and ecological disruptions, the need for comprehensive solutions has never been more […]
“America’s First Guru,” a new documentary on Swami Vivekananda, will premiere on PBS stations across the country for the first time in American television history. Not only is it the first documentary directed by an Indian, but it is also the first of its kind. The compelling story of how Yoga, Vedanta, and the highest […]
This is the tale of a single person who, in the midst of a grave and lasting incident that will affect future generations, was inspired to make a difference in the world. In 2013, Abhishek Padmanabhuni, a native of Hyderabad, Telangana, moved to the US to complete his postgraduate studies in information technology. Community service […]
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