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  How Ai is delivering transformational benefits in healthcare The word “artificial intelligence” or Ai immediately connotes the future. It implies a world where machines converse with one another within an ecosystem that transforms the way we live and function in our day-to-day lives. Manufacturing robots, bot nurses, smart assistants, robotic vacuum machines, Alexa, Google Home, the list is endless. In short, Ai is becoming and will eventually become an integral part of our existence. Ai in healthcare has made similar strides, helping to create a robust ecosystem where doctors, specialist, radiologists, laboratories can function efficiently and with clarity. The enormous benefits that Ai in healthcare has demonstrated points to significant transformations in healthcare delivery that is built around the concept of “patient first. From robotic-assisted surgery, Ai-based image screening to hospital management, Ai in healthcare is rapidly raising the bar to meet the ever-increasing d...

  “Health is not valued till sickness comes” – No saying is wiser than these words of wisdom by Thomas Fuller. It is when we fall sick that we realise the importance of staying healthy and take adequate measures to heal our body. Fortunate are those who get a second lease of life and bounce back after an illness, but not everyone is as lucky.  The overall health care landscape of the country looks grim. India’s disease burden is alarming, and lifestyle-oriented diseases like cancer, diabetes, hypertension, COPD and heart diseases are at an all-time high. These critical illnesses come unannounced and sometimes go unnoticed for months before finally showing the warning signs. Thus staying in charge of your health is more important today, than it was ever before; that’s where preventive health care comes in. Health Screening or a Preventive health check-up is the need of the hour! Preventive healthcare, as the name suggests, consists of a series of health screening tests, designe...

  Over 40? What you should know about Mammography Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women today. Moreover, it has been noticed that incidence of breast cancer in women increases substantially around the age of 40, which is twice the number as compared to women between 35 to 39 years. While this may look alarming, one of the ways to ensure a healthy future for women above 40 is mammography at least once a year.  It is recommended that women at normal risk for breast cancer should get yearly mammograms after they are 40 years and each other year beginning at age 55. Regular screening can significantly bring down the mortality due to breast cancer in women. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) acknowledges an increase in the total number of lives saved and years added to life in women who make mammography screening a mandatory part of their annual health check-up.  What is Mammography? Mammography involves using a screening tool called a mammogram...

  It is easy to ignore the possibility of an illness when you are apparently healthy or keeping well seemingly. Moreover, you probably don’t want to worry about ailments unless you experience a symptom that you cannot ignore. It is natural to feel that way. However, given how easily different diseases and conditions are affecting people of all ages these days, going for regular health screening and being cautious is advisable. After all, prevention is better than cure. Now, screening tests are often deemed concerning and you might be afraid of what the results might show. But that is not a good enough reason to avoid them. Remember that there are many  advantages of health screening  and they can give you an early warning about potential health issues. For example,  studies show  that breast cancer screening through mammography offers an impressive 41% reduction in women’s mortality in the following 10 years. We don’t need to tell you how helpful that is, right?...

Did you know that a simple problem like anaemia or iron deficiency can lead to irregular heartbeat, arrhythmia, or even heart failure? Globally,   over 2 million people   have anaemia and if left undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to heart issues. Why is this important and how is it linked to a   preventive health check-up ? The fact is that anaemia is just one of the many risk factors for your health that can be uncovered quickly through a   preventive health check-up . These check-ups, when done regularly by qualified, experienced personnel can help you live a healthier, longer, better life. Be it cancer, heart ailments, mental disorders, or eye-related issues that may lead to blindness, many of these can be averted in time with a comprehensive  preventive health check-up plan . Early detection of most diseases reduces their intensity and impact on your life. In short, a  preventive health check-up  often lays the foundation for a better quality ...

  According to the United Nations Global Compact, 2.78 million employees die from work related accidents and diseases annually. Apart from this, non-fatal accidents related to the workplace affect 374 million employees every year. A distressing 7500 deaths occur globally every day among employees and these can be attributed to unhealthy and unsafe workplace conditions. But it is not just accidents and unsafe work environments that can take a toll on employees. Often, an employee’s health can be affected by other factors, such as biological/chemical hazards, physical hazards, and ergonomic conditions that result in long-term health problems. Moreover, an employee may have certain medical conditions that prevent them from giving their best. All of these can result in a loss to the employee as well as the employer, which is why managing health and safety for employee should be a priority for any employer. What is health and safety for employees? Every employer has the responsibility t...