Team L&M As part of World COPD Day 2024 (November 20), health experts are emphasising the importance of knowing and understanding lung health, in line with this year’s theme, “Know Your Lung Function.” This focus is crucial as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 74 per cent of global deaths, with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) like […]Read More
Team L&M Redcliffe Labs has launched a digital ‘Prediabetes Risk Checker’ tool on its official Android app. This tool launch is part of Redcliffe Labs’ larger awareness campaign, Beat the Sugar Trap, which emphasises the critical health risks associated with diabetes and educates on prevention strategies to promote better long-term health. Using data analytics and […]Read More
Dr Deepak Vora As global mobility surges, managing chronic conditions like diabetes during travel has become a significant concern. Diabetes remains one of the fastest-growing global public health issues, affecting approximately 422 million people worldwide and causing 1.5 million deaths annually. The International SOS has reported a significant year-on-year increase in diabetes-related assistance cases over the […]Read More
FICCI-BDO India has released Expanding the Reach of Diagnostics: The Digital Advantage during the two-day FICCI HEAL 2024. The report explores the current state of the Indian diagnostic industry, emphasizing the transformative impact of digital innovations in addressing the challenges of access, affordability, and sustainability of diagnostic services and the urgent need for regulatory reforms. […]Read More
Team L&M Gut microbiome company MicrobioTx has announced the commercial availability of Gut Function Test (GFT) that profiles gut microbiome with just a few blood drops. With this test, gut microbiome profiling, which was earlier only possible by stool sample, will now be possible with a finger-prick without the need of collecting stool sample. MicrobioTx’s […]Read More
Team L&M Ramaiah Memorial Hospital has launched its Ramaiah Stroke Center, a state-of-the-art, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary 24/7 stroke management unit with a Neurointensive Care Unit within its hospital premises. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the sixth leading cause of disability in India. Also referred to as a brain attack, a stroke can […]Read More
Dr Rajeev Premnath A lively young adult would never have suspected that persistent stomach aches and unexplained fatigue were anything more than stress from a hectic job or busy schedule. Cancer was the last thing on their mind. However, a shocking diagnosis of colon cancer turned their world upside down. Changing Demographics of Colon Cancer […]Read More
Team L&M Amidst India’s escalating tobacco epidemic, where four out of ten households grapple with smoking addiction, new insights from the Doctors Against Addiction (DAAD) survey done in collaboration with Saizen Global Insights & Consulting, reveal a pivotal shift in the perspectives of healthcare professionals. According to the survey, 65 per cent of doctors support […]Read More
Team L&M Scientists have designed and synthesized novel molecules through a blend of synthetic, computational, and in-vitro studies for treating Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). These non-toxic molecules could be effective in the treatment of the disease. Neurons are specialised cells in the brain that form the nervous system. The nervous system communicates between the brain and the rest of the […]Read More
Team L&M Vantage Fit, an AI-empowered employee wellness platform has announce its highly anticipated Global Corporate Virtual Walkathon Season 4. The event is all set to take place from November 5 to December 3. This global event continues its mission to foster healthier and happier workplaces by encouraging employees worldwide to take a step toward […]Read More