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Glucose remains best test for diabetes diagnosis; HbA1c cannot be used as
Updated : 1 month ago IST
According to a new evidence-based Viewpoint published online in Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, the widely used glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test, as available in India, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels for millions of Indians.
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Standard diabetes test may mislead diagnosis in S Asians, including Indian
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Led by Professor Anoop Misra and collaborators, the review questions reliance on HbA1c as a sole diagnostic or monitoring tool for type 2 diabetes in South Asia, including India. HbA1c measurements primarily reflect the glycation of haemoglobin.
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'You&Me': How a Survivor Initiated Digital Trend Turned Gratitude into a N
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 9: A survivor-led digital movement, You&Me, captured attention across India for its heartfelt expression of gratitude, human connection, and second chances at life. What began with blood cancer and thalassemia survivors thanking their life-saving stem c
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Gujarat government's 12th Chintan Shibir underway in Dharampur
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Gujarat Government's 12th Chintan Shibir, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is underway for three days at the Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram in Dharampur, a tribal region of Valsad district.
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"Yashoda Hospital adopted national priorities with full devotion": Preside
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday inaugurated the Yashoda Medicity Hospital in Ghaziabad, lauding the institution for aligning with national health priorities and taking the lead in tuberculosis elimination and sickle cell anaemia initiatives.
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Safdarjung Hospital organises health camp under ongoing 'Swasth Nari Sasha
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, on Tuesday organised a health camp as part of the ongoing 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar' campaign. Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP PP Chaudhary also visited the camp, interacting with staff and beneficiaries.
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18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
As per WHO-SEARO, in response, for the first time, governments from seven South Asian countries have come together to take collective action against anaemia.
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Home grown less than 50 rupees' test aiding fight against Sickle Cell Dise
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic blood disorder, leads to severe health complications such as anaemia, frequent pain episodes and other debilitating symptoms, affecting millions worldwide, especially in India and Africa.
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Seven-Day Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign to Be Held in Indore from 13th to
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 17: World Sickle Cell Day will be observed on June 19. Marking the occasion, a special seven-day awareness campaign on sickle cell disease will be held across Indore city and the surrounding rural areas. The initiative is being jointly organised by Sansa
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New Delhi: A team of 6 doctors and 20 nurses gives new life to rare blood
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
In a rare and historic neonatal survival, doctors at Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, saved the life of a baby born at just 27 weeks and 4 days with immune hydrops fetalis--an extremely rare now a days, severe condition where the mother's immune system attacks the baby's red blood cells, leadin
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Getting sick frequently? Book a CBC test to know the cause
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 28: Feeling unwell frequently? A Complete Blood Count can uncover underlying issues like infections, anaemia, or immune deficiencies. Book CBC test today to identify the root cause and take control of your health with timely diagnosis and treatment.
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Gujarat's first 'Centre of Competency' has been approved in Surat
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Gujarat's first Centre of Competency for the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was approved in Surat. A Rs 6 crore grant will support diagnosis, treatment, and awareness. The centre will serve tribal communities across 14 districts.
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