More Than One At A Time Please?One in Seven Cancer Patients Missed Planned Surgery During Pandemic: Lancet Study 1,566 of the patients in the study were from India and in the "lower middle income" category, which has the highest risk of missing surgery. By Devrupa Rakshit
Bumpy RideAll You Need to Know About Keratosis Pilaris, the Condition That Causes ‘Chicken Skin’ Every year, India reports over 10 million cases of keratosis pilaris, which occurs when one's skin produces too much keratin. By Devrupa Rakshit
Lost In Translation. Not.Emojis Could Bridge Crucial Doctor‑Patient Communication Gaps: Experts "Emojis could help treating children, disabled patients with communication impairments, and bridge language barriers." By Devrupa Rakshit
Bias In MedicineWomen of Color Are Less Likely to Get an HPV Diagnosis, Shows Research “Despite the consequences of HPV infections, many women remain unaware of HPV and would benefit from being told of an infection," experts say. By Devrupa Rakshit
Cannot BreatheOne in Every Three Children in Delhi Has Impaired Lungs, Study Finds “This study is an eye-opener. It has shown an unacceptably high prevalence of respiratory and allergic symptoms... and obesity in Delhi children." By Devrupa Rakshit
More Accountability Please?State Is Responsible if Malnourished Children Die in the Tribal Belt: Bombay HC "There isn't a single gynecologist or pediatrician available in the region" despite several malnutrition-related deaths, the court noted. By Devrupa Rakshit
Same Work Less PayWomen in Healthcare Are Paid Far Less Than Men, Study Shows “Recruiting and retaining women in all specialties and sub-specialties should be prioritized,” researchers said. By Devrupa Rakshit
Not So MagicalAndhra Govt. Approves a ‘Magic’ Health Supplement. Locals Believe it Can Cure Covid19 Almost 10,000 people had gathered at a village to procure the concoction -- while violating Covid19 protocols. By Devrupa Rakshit
Secret To Longer LivesSocial Support Can Increase Patients’ Ability to Recuperate, Live Longer: Study Psychosocial support in the form of group meetings and family sessions can "help patients cope and reduce distress." By Devrupa Rakshit
Where Is The Drug?Why the Anti‑Fungal Drug to Treat Mucormycosis Is In Short Supply The government is regulating the supply of Amphotericin B to prevent its indiscriminate use and black marketing. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Right PathTell Me More: Talking Social Responsibility and Incarceration During Covid19 With Dr. Kafeel Khan "Covid19 isn't the reason our healthcare system has collapsed; Covid19 has merely exposed our collapsed healthcare systems." By Aditi Murti
Send HelpIndian NGOs Are Unable to Access Millions in Covid19 Foreign Aid Due to Govt Regulations NGOs face overwhelming paperwork and long waiting time under the amended Indian regulations governing foreign aid. By Saumya Kalia
Preventable CrisisCovid19 Crisis Was Preventable, But Countries Took a “Wait And See” Approach: WHO‑Appointed Panel "For some [countries], it wasn’t until hospital ICU beds began to fill that more action was taken... and by then it was too late to avert the pandemic impact." By Devrupa Rakshit
Continuing BurdenBreathlessness, Fatigue May Continue For Up to 6 Months Post Covid19 Recovery: Lancet Study The new findings serve as a reminder that the India's healthcare system will face a burden even after infection rates fall. By Devrupa Rakshit
Science Is The SolutionMore Than 600 Indian Experts Urge the Govt to ‘Listen to Science’ on Covid19 Policy India's inability to control Covid19 spread stems in part from “data not being systematically collected and released." By Devrupa Rakshit
Testing TimeThe Second Wave: A Lab Technician Who Sleeps 3 Hours a Day Says “What Keeps Me Going Is That I Know I Have To Do This” We compiled portraits of frontline healthcare workers’ experiences in India’s current pandemic crisis. In this installment: A 24-year-old lab technician in New Delhi. By The Swaddle Team
A Common ExperienceAt Least 1 in 10 Women Globally Have Miscarried a Pregnancy, Research Shows Recognizing the trauma and pervasiveness of miscarriage can help women get "the physical and mental health care they need.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Perfect StormDelhi’s Crematoriums Are Running Out of Wood, Asking Forest Dept For Help "Every day we are getting over 200-300 bodies, so you can calculate how much wood we need daily." By Saumya Kalia