Cancer-related mortalities increased faster among women in the past decade
Context : Key Findings from ICMR & GLOBOCAN (2022) Relevance : GS 2(Health) Gender Disparities in Cancer Incidence & Mortality Age-Wise Cancer Risk Concerns & Implications Conclusion
Why personal accident insurance is a lifeline
Context : Rising Accident Rates in India (2023-24) Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Why Personal Accident Insurance is Vital Key Benefits of Personal Accident Insurance Exclusions & Premium Factors Bottom Line:
Health Ministry bans export of drugs containing Tapentadol, Carisoprodol
Context : Export Ban on Tapentadol-Carisoprodol Combinations Relevance : GS 2(Health, Governance) Drug Profiles Regulatory Actions & Compliance Measures Seizure & Preventive Measures
AI-powered tools generate real time insights into antibiotic resistance
Relevance : GS 2(Health ) , GS 3(Technology) This development aligns with global health goals to combat antimicrobial resistance through timely data-driven interventions and improved public health strategies.
The silent victims of cancer
Impact on Children: Relevance : GS 2((Health, Social Issues) Education Disruption: Indirect Costs of Cancer: Insurance & Government Schemes: Way Forward: Significance:
Challenges of malaria vaccination
Historical Context of Malaria Discovery Relevance : GS 2(Health) The Complexity of Malaria and Its Vaccine Development Immune Evasion by Plasmodium Challenges in Malaria Vaccine Development Underfunding of Malaria Vaccine Research Resurgence of Malaria Long-Term Outlook
Cross-blood transplant performed on a patient with Bombay blood
Context : First-Ever Cross-Blood Kidney Transplant for Bombay Blood Group Relevance : GS 2(health) ,G S 3(Science) Challenges of the Bombay Blood Group in Transplantation Breakthrough Medical Innovation The process involved: Successful Surgery & Post-Operative Recovery Implications & Future Prospects Medical & Research Breakthrough Challenges & Further Research Needed
The financial toxicity of cancer care in India
Challenges of Accessing Cancer Care Relevance : GS 2(Health , Social Justice) Public and Private Healthcare Landscape State-Level Initiatives and Nonprofit Contributions Political Will and Policy Solutions Future Projections and the Role of Collective Action Conclusion
Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Overview of the Outbreak Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Causes and Transmission Route Public Health and Government Failure Medical and Economic Challenges Broader Implications and Future Risks
EU tracks bird flu virus variants over rising threat to humans
Context : The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority are monitoring bird flu virus variants. Relevance : GS 2(Health ) Menstruation Disrupts Daily Activities for 20% of South Asian Women Climate Change Increases Salmonella Outbreak Risk