For decades now, diabetes has been brewing a silent pandemic which has translated into either a life-threatening or life-long battle for many. But it doesn’t have to be. Did you know that 1 out of 11 people in India are formally diagnosed with diabetes, while 1 out of 5 are estimated to have diabetes? In …
Overall, 50% of consultations were from people between 25 – 34 years, followed by 33% between 35-44 years and 8% between 45-54 years India, November 11, 2022: With the alarming rise of diabetes in the country, Practo, India’s leading integrated healthcare company, has witnessed an overall 44% increase in diabetes consultations (in-person) year-on-year (October 2020 …
Comprehensive health plans to cover both corporate and blue-collar employees across 23+ specialties Bengaluru, October 31, 2022: SIS Group Enterprises, a market leader in security, cash logistics and facility management with presence in India and Asia-Pacific (APAC), today, announced its partnership with Practo, India’s leading integrated healthcare company to empower its employees with customised corporate …
Practo with its corporate health and wellness plans has impacted the lives of 1.5 million employees and 3 million lives in total, including their families. And what’s even better is that these packages don’t only take human dependents into account but also the fur-companions of employees, providing an array of veterinary services. Did you know that, …
Is it crucial for primary care physicians to understand the nuances of mental health issues, especially in a post-COVID era? “It is the need of the hour,” states eminent psychiatrist Dr Anurag Varma (MD, DPM, FIPS), in the recent edition of Practo Connect Webinar. On September 14, 2022, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom …
57% of the queries are from people in the age group of 25 – 34 India, October 07, 2022: According to WHO, the economic loss due to mental health conditions, between 2012-2030, is estimated to be USD 1.03 trillion globally. And a National Mental Health Survey found that close to 14% of India’s population required …
New technologies in cardiology have changed the landscape of up-to-date management protocols for cardiac disorders. But do these technologies work? Renowned Cardiologist, Dr Anil Dhall weighs in. A recent independent study conducted by Philips’ Future Health across 15 countries offers compelling evidence that Doctors and decision-makers in healthcare recognise the potential of technology to extend …
“Our medical team enables hundreds of doctors across the country to make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of patients at a time. And here’s how they do it!” There is a reason why the process of becoming a doctor is long and arduous. It is not just about contributing countless hours studying …
75% of the queries on heart attacks coming from tier 1 cities Bengaluru, September 28, 2022: Heart disease is the number one cause of mortality and a silent epidemic among Indians, according to the Indian Heart Association. And public health estimates indicate that India accounts for approximately 60% of the world’s heart disease burden, despite …
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change” Brené Brown Time and again, we have witnessed innovative ideas materialise as solutions in moments of acute crisis and vulnerability. World War I and II are classic examples of that, when several life-saving innovations sprung up to remedy the crisis. Typhoid and tetanus vaccines were developed …