Radiology is essential in disease management; its imaging diagnosis provides specific details about structural or disease-related changes, and early detection can save countless lives. The International Day of Radiology will be on the 8th of November. Gigadocs recognizes radiology’s critical role in ensuring earlier detection, fewer surgeries, and better patient treatment outcomes. This Radiology Day, […]
National Anti-Obesity Day: Is There a Treatment For Obesity?
No country in the world is on track to meet the WHO’s 2025 obesity targets. The World Obesity Federation, a lead partner to global obesity agencies like the WHO, has warned that by 2030, one in every five women and one in every seven men will be obese, amounting to more than one billion obese […]
National Computer Security Day: Teaching Kids About Internet Safety
We, as adults, can’t imagine a life without technology and the internet. The same applies to our young ones, who are first exposed to technological devices as toddlers. This goes without saying that the young minds of today, associate their lives more with computers, the internet, and other gadgets. Technology has bought new experiences to […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day- What is COPD, and Does Covid-19 Increase your Risk of COPD?
If you have difficulty breathing, especially while climbing stairs- Beware, it could be COPD. COPD refers to a group of diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD makes breathing more difficult over time; although COPD is an irreversible condition, lifestyle and medication changes can help the affected manage the symptoms. This Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day, […]
International Men’s Day- How does Men’s Health Change After 40?
Being healthy is essential for people of all ages. We experience health issues and become more susceptible to chronic diseases when we age. Changing lifestyle factors such as increased stress, altered eating habits, and a lack of physical activity increase the risk of developing lifestyle disorders such as Hypertension, Heart disease, Diabetes, and Mellitus. Men, like women, […]
World Pneumonia Day: How Has COVID-19 Affected Pneumonia and ARDS?
Pneumonia is the world’s leading infectious killer of adults and children, claiming the lives of 2.5 million people in 2019, including 672,000 children under five. COVID-19 has added over 3.6 million deaths to the total respiratory infection deaths in 2021, bringing the total number of respiratory infection deaths to more than 6 million. For a […]
Diabetes in children and Pediatric Diabetes Management Strategy
This week we celebrate Children’s Day, World Diabetes Day on November 14th, and World Prematurity Day on November 17th. Amidst all the celebrations this week, let us raise awareness of the global challenges and burden of premature birth and learn more about how children are affected by Diabetes. Before we start, do you know while premature birth […]
Cancer Screening Day: What Questions Should You Ask Doctor Before Cancer Screening?
Many Cancers can be treated when screened early- Indian Cancer Society. For many of us, Cancer is a scary disease; however, specialists believe that Cancer screening can aid in spotting the early signs of Cancer even before the symptoms appear. Screening increases the likelihood of treatment success and increases survival rates. The most common cancers in India […]
Health Literacy Month: Is it Necessary to Have Formal Training to Perform CPR?
Chronic diseases like heart attacks and cardiac arrests are common and are not associated with one’s age. Needless to say, cardiac arrest affects many people, and look around you, and we are sure someone will be a cardiac ailment patient. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) saves a lot of people who have been affected by cardiac arrests. Did […]
National Stress Awareness Day- What is Stress, what are the Different Types of Stress, and the Stress Symptoms?
Our human body faces stress and is designed to handle stress. When you face challenges (stressors), your body responds physically and mentally; this is called stress. In short, it is the normal human reaction that everyone goes through. On this National Stress Awareness Day (November 1st), let’s identify stress and how we can prevent stress through […]