Mental Health in India: Need for a National Suicide Prevention Strategy that targets the youth

Mental Health in India: Need for a National Suicide Prevention Strategy that targets the youth

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)India recorded more than 1.53 lakh suicides, an estimated 418 suicides daily in 2020. This equates to a suicide mortality rate (per lakh population) of 11.3 in 2020, compared to 10.4 in 2019 This is the highest number of suicides in the country in a decade and is … Read more

NHA invites all stakeholders to unite in developing Unified Health Interface – ET HealthWorld

NHA invites all stakeholders to unite in developing Unified Health Interface – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: National Health Authority (NHA) Invites contributors and developers from the open community, especially those who work Digital health Space to participate, create and contribute to the Unified Health Interface (UHI). Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), NHA announced the launch of UHI on January 12, 2022. UHI is an open network designed … Read more

From mental well-being to core fitness, best yoga poses for elderly people

From mental well-being to core fitness, best yoga poses for elderly people

Image Source: FREEPIK The best yoga poses for seniors Yoga should start as soon as possible, but it’s never too late to start your practice. Making it part of your routine can help you age gracefully. Yoga not only helps with the physical aspects of your health, but also helps with mental, emotional, and spiritual … Read more

‘Mental health of residents is our top priority’

‘Mental health of residents is our top priority’

‘THINK solutions, not problems’, is the mantra that guides Dr. Rahul Chakravarty, the new president of the Association of Resident Physicians (ARD), PGI, MD in Psychiatry, of the institute and a senior resident here. The association has a new team, elected in February and made up of 13 members, six in the general body and … Read more

CURIA revolutionising patient participation in cancer treatment – ET HealthWorld

CURIA revolutionising patient participation in cancer treatment – ET HealthWorld

Pune: Curia Created by Inoplexus AG, Has now become the most decentralized cancer information ecosystem internationally. With over 700,000+ downloads, CURIA is on a mission to revolutionize treatment travel and patient participation in clinical research for cancer. Built up Performance Uses AI technology to search the Internet 95 percent daily for updates to platforms, app … Read more

Mideast digital health firm Altibbi raises $44 million and aims for IPO – ET HealthWorld

Mideast digital health firm Altibbi raises  million and aims for IPO – ET HealthWorld

Dubai – AltibThe Middle East Digital Health Platform, based in Jordan and headquartered in Dubai, has raised $ 44 million in a Category B round to expand its online pharmacy and diagnostic collection business, it said in a statement on Monday. The funding round was led by the Dubai-headquartered Foundation Holdings and Venture Capital Branch. … Read more

GOQii raises Rs 76 cr from Animoca Brands for building health metaverse – ET HealthWorld

GOQii raises Rs 76 cr from Animoca Brands for building health metaverse – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Health tech firm GOQii USD 10 million (approximately Rs. 76 crore) Animoka brands For its construction Health MetaversA top company official said Monday. The company raised USD 50 million in the Series C round in February last year Sumeru Ventures With the participation of Modality, 9 Unicorn, Venture Catalyst etc. The founder and … Read more

Overeating? Mindfulness exercises may help – Harvard Health

Overeating? Mindfulness exercises may help – Harvard Health

We all experience moments of indulgence that lead to overeating. If it happens from time to time, there is nothing to worry about. If it happens often, you may be wondering if you have a problem with overeating or a “food addiction.” Before you worry, know that none of these are considered official medical diagnoses. … Read more