Dr. Sion Roy, a 44-year-old Indian American cardiologist, has officially launched his campaign for California State Senate in District 24, which encompasses West Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Currently serving as vice chair of the Santa Monica College Board, Roy is vying for the seat held by Sen. Ben Allen, who will be term-limited in […]
A Glorious Achievement in Medical Excellence In a momentous recognition of his lifelong dedication to medicine, Dr. Nageshwar Reddy, a renowned gastroenterologist, has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award. This exceptional honor is a testament to his unparalleled contributions to the medical field, particularly in the realm of gastrointestinal disorders, […]
Champion at the Comic Con says yo-yoing demands focus At first glance, yo-yos might seem like a relic of the past, a fleeting childhood memory that spun into our lives and events.ally disappeared. But for Deepankar N., a Delhi-based Telugu-speaking Yo-Yo champion ranked three in the world, it’s an art form, a passion, and a […]
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 […]
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