Can your lifestyle, personal medical history, and other factors affect your chances of contracting a disease? Most of us know that a healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and non-smoking lifestyle can drastically reduce our instances of contracting a disease. Equally important is our family history. Knowing our family lineage can help us become aware of […]
National Technology Day: The benefits of technology in patient care and digital consultation.
In the medical field and healthcare, technology plays a critical role. Medical devices such as blood glucose meters, smart inhalers, pulse oximeters, wireless brain sensors, insulin pumps, digital thermometers, and other technological devices and equipment for improving patient health care have redefined healthcare. For instance, IT systems specific for healthcare, can now allow data collection […]
International Day of the Midwife: How does Tele Consultation help Midwives with Pregnancy Care?
International Day of the Midwife Midwives across the World Honoring Midwives The importance of International Midwives’ Day can be attributed to several factors. The following are the examples: Midwife and Pregnancy Care Download the Gigadocs App for the best maternal and newborn healthcare- IOS App – apple.co/2W2iG4V Android App – bit.ly/33AQoRC To know more, e-mail at […]
World Hand Hygiene Day: The Importance of Hand Washing for Disease Prevention
Many diseases are highly contagious, spreading from one person to another. Handwashing is a simple procedure that protects you from various health problems like gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, including coronavirus infection. World Hand Hygiene Day Hand washing not only kills germs on your hands but also prevents them from spreading. May 5th is World Hand […]
Is this Summer the Hottest Summer Ever? What are the most Dangerous heat wave Illnesses?
“Temperatures are rapidly rising in the country, more than usual,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an online meeting with the heads of Indian state governments. For days, millions of Indians have been suffering from “severe heatwave conditions,” and the scorching temperatures are expected to rise further. The south-eastern Indian states, known for their […]
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022: How to achieve Work-Life Balance
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work aims to extend awareness about workplace accidents and diseases that spread due to inadequacies at the workplace. Celebrated on the 28th of April annually, World Day for Safety and Health at Work looks forward to bringing a health safety culture and reducing accidents in the workplace. This […]
World Malaria Day: Malaria Care for Pregnant Women and How Digital Consultations and Teleconsultations Help?
Malaria and malnutrition continue to be the major causes of death in developing countries such as India. Malaria is one of the deadliest infectious diseases, killing over a million people and affecting people of all ages. Pregnant women, children, and immunocompromised people have the highest morbidity and mortality rates. Let’s look at how malaria affects […]
World Liver Day 2022: How Does your Liver Function? How can you identify a Liver Issue?
Our liver is the largest internal organ in the human body, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds, and contains about a pint of blood, or 13% of the total blood supply, at any given time. On 19 April, we observed World Liver Day- a day dedicated to spreading awareness about liver-related diseases. In this blog, let’s […]
World Hemophilia Day: What is Hemophilia? How do Blood tests and Teleconsultations help?
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that results in excessive bleeding. People who have the disease may bleed for no apparent reason. Hemophilia is a rare disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot. It’s usually passed down through the generations. Do you know? Those with Hemophilia have low levels of Clotting Factor eight (VIII) or […]
National Safe Motherhood Day 2022: Health Tips for Pregnant Mothers
The first question you’ll almost certainly be asked after announcing your pregnancy is, “When are you due?” During your first prenatal visit, your health care provider will assist you with your EDD (expected delivery date), which is 40 weeks from the first day of your LMP (last menstrual period). It’s critical to remember that your […]