Editorial
Enhancing and Optimizing Health and Wellbeing, Holistically and Naturally
–Dr. Varsha Narayanan
April is the month in which we celebrate World Health Day! This month heralds in the new financial year with renewed goals and energy, and so indeed is the best time to do a personal and community health and wellness check. As we all know, health is not just the absence of illness or disease but a state of physical, mental, and social well-being. not
Review Article
Addressing Obesity: Exploring Emerging Strategies for Effective Management
– Dr. Manish Maladkar
Obesity has emerged as a significant global health concern, with its prevalence escalating over recent decades. This surge has prompted the exploration of innovative pharmacotherapies, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and incretin-based treatments, to address associated health complications, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia. These therapies have undergone rigorous clinical assessment for their effectiveness in mitigating obesity-related cardio-metabolicdiseases and improving overall health outcomes.
A Novel Promising Frontier for Human Health: The Possible Role of Nutraceuticals
in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
– Mohammad Nadeem Khan, Praveen Chandra Dubey
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including Myocardial infarction (MI), Stroke, and heart failure (HF), remain major global health challenges. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, sedentary behavior, and stress contribute to the development and progression of CVD. Many nutraceuticals are rich in antioxidants, which combat oxidative stress and inflammation implicated in cardiovascular diseases.
Special Article – Women’s Health
Hyperuricemia and Gout in Women: Breaking the Stereotype – Dr. Kavita Krishna, Dr. Sri Lakshmi Sathiyaseelan
Hyperuricemia, usually associated with gout in men, is increasingly impacting women. This shift highlights the need for a deeper understanding of how this condition affects females. While historically known for lower uric acid levels, women can experience elevated levels due to genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors like diet and obesity, and hormonal changes like menopause. Gout, once stereotyped as a “man’s disease,” is now appearing in more women, often later in life.
Medtech
The Evolving Role of Smart Watches in Health Tracking
– Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan, Dr. Shradha Mishra, Dr. Priyanka Dwivedi
A smartwatch is a small hand wearable computing device that resembles a traditional wristwatch but offers diverse functionalities. They are becoming more popular because of their ease and capacity to interface with other devices and services in our daily lives. Smartwatches have surpassed their primary purpose of merely telling time, they have now become an integral part of modern life, serving as a multifunctional device capable of various tasks including communication, navigation, and fitness tracking. Smartwatches provide their users, the convenience of continuous health monitoring without the need for additional gadgets.
Call for Action
An Open Letter on Behalf of India’s Lower Socio-Economic and Disadvantaged People Suffering from Mental Illness
– Dr. Ashoka Jahnavi Prasad
I am taking the very unusual step of writing an open letter in the hope that it would somehow draw the attention of the authorities and that the very disconcerting issue that I raise would merit the kind consideration of the powers that be.
Interview
Complexities of Renal Failure – Management and Prevention
– Dr. Karopadi Shivanand Nayak
With a recent surge in cases, renal failure has emerged as a pressing concern within the medical community. Renal failure, also known as kidney failure, represents a significant health challenge characterized by the kidneys’ inability to adequately filter waste products from the blood. The escalating incidence of renal failure underscores the importance of understanding its causes, symptoms, and treatment modalities to mitigate its impact on individuals’ health and well-being.
