Team L&M Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Vice President of CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India “National Biobank” at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital. The newly launched facility marks a significant stride towards building India’s own longitudinal health database […]Read More
Team L&M In a groundbreaking leap for sickle cell disease (SCD) care in India, the country is simultaneously pushing the frontiers of high-tech gene therapy and rolling out ultra-affordable diagnostic tools, as part of its ambitious mission to eliminate the disease by 2047. Gene Therapy Enters Indian Labs For decades, treatment for sickle cell anaemia […]Read More
Dr RV Raghunandan The diagnosis of a brain tumour usually triggers significant anxiety in the minds of the patient and the family. Given the brain’s central role in controlling cognition, emotion, and bodily function, this sense of fear is understandable. Yet, it is important to recognise that not all brain tumours carry the same prognosis […]Read More
Dr Pratik Surandashe In the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash, a wave of grief and anxiety has swept across the nation. While the loss faced by the victims’ families is immeasurable, this tragic incident has also left a deep psychological impact on the wider public. Conversations in households across the country reveal a rising […]Read More
Team L&M Mental health issues such as stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are becoming common among medical practitioners in India, who regularly face long work hours and high patient load. The warning signs were already visible in a 2020 study published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, which revealed that nearly 1 in 4 […]Read More
Dr A Satya Completion of cancer treatment is a significant medical milestone. It signifies therapeutic success but also initiates the next critical phase—systematic recovery. This phase involves targeted efforts to restore strength, stabilise immune function, and manage post-treatment physiological and psychological effects. Recovery is not automatic; it requires structured intervention and close clinical monitoring. Fatigue […]Read More
Team L&M Traditionally seen as a condition affecting women, varicose veins are now increasingly being diagnosed in men aged 25-45. Various lifestyle factors such as prolonged standing or sitting, lack of physical activity, obesity, and even genetics are contributing to the growing number of male patients. Just like in women, timely management in men is […]Read More
Dr Sunitha Mahesh Anemia is a major global health concern, particularly affecting women of childbearing age, with prevalence rates between 20–40%, translating to over 500 million individuals worldwide. It is especially significant during pregnancy, where it can lead to complications for both mother and baby. The primary cause is iron deficiency, responsible for over half […]Read More
Dr Kalpana Kothari When we talk about women’s health and cancers of the reproductive system, two names often come up: cervical cancer and uterine cancer. They sound similar. They’re both found in the lower abdomen. And they affect organs that are right next to each other. But in truth, they are quite different —in how […]Read More
Team L&M In India, one in every 68 children are diagnosed with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and behaves. That figure mirrors global trends but because of our country’s social and medical environment, it poses unique challenges. Recent studies show the prevalence of […]Read More