Recent publications in Preventive Medicine
Menopause Timing and Cancer Risk Genes: A Novel Genetic Perspective
Dr. Neelam Redekar Patil, who holds a Master's in Health Sciences and a Doctorate in Biochemistry, this article reflects her passion for research. It explores recent findings on genetic factors influencing menopause timing and cancer risk, focusing on key genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, and ZNF518A, and discusses how DNA repair mechanisms impact ovarian aging and cancer susceptibility, offering insights into potential therapies and personalized care for women’s health.
Sep 21, 2024 · 4 min read
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) transmission
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are non-infectious health conditions with gradual onset and long duration, linked to risk factors like unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption. Genetic and environmental factors also play a role. NCDs pose a significant global health challenge, necessitating preventive measures, early detection, and management. Efforts to combat NCDs include lifestyle interventions, health education, and healthcare improvements.
Mar 19, 2024 · 2 min read
Women's Health: Importance of Regular Gynecological Exams
This article emphasizes the importance of gynecological exams for women's sexual health, reproductive awareness, and overall well-being. It highlights that regular exams aid in identifying and addressing potential gynecological and non-gynecologic health conditions, providing early detection of diseases and infections. The article discusses the various components of a gynecological exam, including external and internal assessments, history-taking, and screening tests such as Pap smears. It also addresses potential challenges and barriers faced by women, such as discomfort, fear, and obesity, and suggests approaches to overcome them. The article concludes by emphasizing the significance of regular exams in promoting women's health and preventing future health risks.
Jul 07, 2023 · 1 minute read
The New Paradigm of Global Health
The article discusses the transition from pandemic to endemic, the importance of global cooperation, equitable access to vaccines, and investments in healthcare and monitoring infrastructure for future pandemic preparedness. It also emphasizes the need for a global threat fund, procurement security, public-private partnerships, and learning from past mistakes to ensure the highest quality science and a resilient healthcare system.
Apr 04, 2023 · 2 min read
Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance on Public Health
The article discusses antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its impact on public health. AMR is an increase in the ability of microorganisms to survive, multiply and resist antimicrobial agents, affecting the treatment of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and cancer treatment. The article explains how AMR affects the public, causing frequent infections, misdiagnosis, and undernutrition. The rise of AMR is considered one of the most concerning global health issues today, with estimates suggesting that it could cause 10 million deaths per year by 2050 if no action is taken.
Mar 21, 2023 · 4 min read
Antimicrobial resistance – A silent pandemic
We might feel like we are on the winning side of the battle against multi-resistant organisms but surely are on the verge of losing this war!
Feb 24, 2023 · 4 min read
Breast cancer - prevention and challenges
Breast cancer was the fourth most common cancer in India during the 1990s, but now it has become the most common. Studies suggest that the survival rate of patients with breast cancer is poor in India compared to the Western countries due to the earlier age of onset, late stage of disease at presentation, delayed initiation of definitive management and fragmented treatment.
Feb 03, 2023 · 2 min read
Tiny specks of plastics, a threat to life?
Plastic is everywhere and in everything. In water bottles, food containers, clothing items, decorations, personal care products, medical, health, and research equipment, and many more. Regular activities like microwaving food and the use of plastic bottles and containers, especially containing hot beverages and food items, shed millions of specks of plastic that enter the biological system without our notice. We remain completely oblivious to it.
Nov 12, 2022 · 2 min read