Health - The Purbottar

27 Jul

An awareness programs on Hepatitis observed on World Hepatitis Day

editor0 CommentsAssam, Health

World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, which causes inflammation of the liver that leads to severe diseases i.e. liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. On World Hepatitis Day 2022, Department of Gastroenterology, Gauhati Medical College and Indian Society of Gastroenterology, North East Chapter in collaboration with World Health Organization, North East Digestive and Liver Foundation are highlighting the need to bring hepatitis care closer to primary health. Facilities and communities so people have better access to treatment and care, regardless of the type of hepatitis they have. Sharing his thoughts on…

04 Jul

P&G Health celebrates Neuropathy Awareness week

P&G Health is commemorating Nerve Health Awareness Week with a host of digital and on-ground activities. To raise public awareness, the healthcare company had initiated ‘Nerve Health Camps’ at corporates and PSUs across 5 cities in India namely Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai 1st June 2022 onwards. The registered employees from corporates and PSUs underwent a Vibration Perception Threshold Test followed by a Nerve Health Test performed by a technician. The reports were shared with the employees on the same day, encouraging them to visit their doctor for further consultation. A total of five camps have been conducted so…

04 Jul

Bajaj Allianz launches ‘Global Health Care’

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, India‘Global Health Care’, Bajaj Allianz

One of the leading private general insurers of India Bajaj Allianz General Insurance announced the launch of its distinctive health insurance product ‘Global Health Care’. Global Health Care is a comprehensive health indemnity insurance product that provides seamless cover to the policyholder for planned as well as emergency treatment availed from health care providers internationally and domestically. Global Health Care product offers one of the widest Sum Insured ranges available in the Indian market which starts from INR 37,50,000 to INR 3,75,00,000. The product is available with two plans - ‘Imperial Plan’ and ‘Imperial Plus Plan’ which offer both International…

02 Jul

Figaro Olive Oil launches Figaro Baby

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaFigaro Baby, Figaro Olive Oil, INDIA

One of India's most beloved brands Figaro Olive Oil celebrates the announcement of its entry into a new product category with Figaro Baby. This all-new product - Figaro Baby Massage Oil - is dermatologically tested and specially designed for a baby's delicate skin to improve skin moisturizing. The oil is developed with an all-natural formulation that nourishes and makes the skin soft.A recent survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, found that babies who were massaged with olive oil had better-moisturized skin than those who received dry massages, which led to charred skin. Massages have always been a quintessential…

27 Jun

India ensures global participation in International Yoga Day

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaINTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

India once again ensured global participation for the International Day of Yoga by giving the message of being health-conscious, connecting millions of people around the world with the spirit of universal brotherhood. For the first time on International Yoga Day, people in Fiji practiced yoga in Albert Park at around 3.15 AM Indian Standard Time. After Fiji, yoga was organized at the Sky Tower, New Zealand in which a large number of people took part. At the same time, people practiced yoga at the Queensland Cricket Club in Australia. Whereas in New York, United States, a grand event of yoga…

24 Jun

Head & Neck cancers are amongst the top cancers in Nepal

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaDr Ankur Bahl, Head & Neck cancers, Nepal, Oncologists

Leading oncologists from India and Nepal recently conducted a workshop on the fight against rising head and neck cancers (HNC) in Nepal at Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu. The agenda of the conference was to discuss issues related to head and neck cancer treatment. The workshop also focused on raising awareness for cancer amongst the public. The workshop was attended by top oncologists from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, India: Dr A K Anand (Radiation Oncology), Dr Ankur Bahl (Medical Oncology), Dr Vedant Kabra (Surgical Oncologist ), Dr Ishita B Sen (Nuclear Medicine Physician) and Dr Neha Kakkar (Radiation Oncology) along with key oncologists from Nepal: Dr Sudhip Shrestha (Medical Oncologist) and Dr…

18 Jun

Glenmark launches Indacaterol + Mometasone FDC for Asthma

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaGlenmark, ndacaterol + Mometasone

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company has launched the novel fixed-dose combination (FDC) drug - Indacaterol + Mometasone for patients suffering from uncontrolled asthma, in India. The company has launched this FDC under the brand name Indamet. The drug will be available in three strengths with a fixed dose of Indacaterol 150 mcg and variable doses of Mometasone 80 mcg, 160 mcg, and 320 mcg respectively, to be taken once daily. Alok Malik, Group Vice-President & Head, India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, said, “We are proud to introduce this novel fixed-dose combination Indamet, which is the first…

13 Jun

High risk of Accidental Falls due to Poor Vision

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaAccidental Falls, Elderly patients

As per WHO, falls due to poor vision are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, where people over 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls. Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss and has been associated with falls, poor balance, difficulty with activities of daily living, smaller life space and poor quality of life. It is a retinal disease, damage to a spot in the retina called the macula, causes vision loss in patients over 65 years of age. This spot is important for visual acuity as it has plenty…

03 Jun

Junior Chamber International Hand “LN-4” Distribution and Implant at Guwahati

editor0 CommentsAssam, Health

JCI Guwahati held a press conference at the Guwahati Press Club on 2nd June. The Press Conference was Presided by JCI Guwahati President JC Sonia Sarda, Immediate Past President JC Neha Jain, along with Project Chairpersons JC Manoj Barjatya & JC Reena Barjatya, Project Advisors JC Rashmi Khatuwala, JC Deepak Bhajanka, Project coordinators JC Gunjan Saraf, JC Poonam Damani, JC Nisha Agarwal and Zone Officers, Past Zone Presidents & Members of JCI. While Addressing the Press Conference JC Sonia Sarda, JC Manoj Barjatya, JC Rashmi Khatuwalainformed the reporters that: “JCI-Guwahati is going to organize Mega FREE Prosthetic hand distribution and…

30 May

Protinex highlights the importance of strength in daily life

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, HealthProtinex

The flagship brand of Danone India Protinex launched a new commercial on television and digital platforms. The TVC portrays the life of an Indian adult who is unable to carry out basic household chores due to tiredness and lack of strength. It was conceptualized by DDB Mudra and draws inspiration from our daily life and demonstrates show declining strength encumbers an individual’s ability to enjoy life with his family. The TVC expresses his concern over the declining muscle strength of Indians over 30 years of age. A sedentary lifestyle among adults in India has become more common. People above 30…