Team L&M In the 56th meeting of the GST Council, several major decisions were taken to provide big relief to patients and the general public. The GST on several essential medical products, which was earlier 18%, has now been reduced to 5%. This includes crucial equipment like thermometers, medical-grade oxygen, all diagnostic kits and reagents, […]Read More
Team L&M Incense sticks glowing in prayer corners and use of air fresheners to spray synthetic fragrances to cover the smell of oil and spice are common in Indian homes. These may be part of our cultural or domestic identity, but medical findings suggest they could be silently damaging our lungs, especially those of non-smokers. […]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
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
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
Team L&M Every year on 12th May, International Nurses Day is celebrated across the world to honour and appreciate the vital role nurses play in healthcare. Just like doctors, nurses are equally important in treating patients. From giving medicines on time to taking care of patients day and night, nurses play a key role in […]Read More
Team L&M India has made impressive progress in its bid to eliminate malaria. Reported cases have plummeted, mortality has fallen dramatically, and global health agencies have lauded the country’s public health push. But behind the numbers lies a far more complex story — one where misdiagnosis, treatment delays, and neglected urban infrastructure continue to pose […]Read More
Team L&M Individuals with Down Syndrome face health challenges, stigma, and limited care, but early intervention and inclusion can transform their lives. When Arjun and Meera held her newborn for the first time, they marveled at his tiny fingers, his soft skin, and the way his almond-shaped eyes blinked up at her. When his little […]Read More
Team L&M In a stark warning during his 119th Mann Ki Baat address last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted India’s deepening obesity crisis, revealing that cases have doubled in just a few years, with children emerging as the most vulnerable group. His radio programme stressed upon not just the rise in numbers, but how […]Read More
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