Australia has seen a sustained decrease in smoking for many decades by implementing a comprehensive multi-level tobacco control strategy . The proportion of Australians who smoke tobacco… Read more “Ethical issues for e-cigarette control policies in Australia”
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Snakes, the ecosystem, and us: it’s time we change
Snakes are often killed at sight, even if not venomous. Social and cultural connotations, some more negative than others, and fear of snakebite shape our attitudes towards… Read more “Snakes, the ecosystem, and us: it’s time we change”
Going beyond access to health information: a pandemic call to action
About a decade earlier we brought to attention that the lack of access to health information is ‘a social injustice that the global health community cannot afford… Read more “Going beyond access to health information: a pandemic call to action”
Low-value medical care in the pandemic-is this what the doctor ordered?
The humanitarian crisis India faces in the second wave of COVID-19—the rapid surge of cases, the collapsing health system, and the death and despair—are being documented in… Read more “Low-value medical care in the pandemic-is this what the doctor ordered?”
From trials to the bedside: convalescent plasma during the COVID-19 pandemic [Seminar]
Convalescent plasma has a long history in treatment of infectious diseases – being used when other therapies are available .The use of plasma from patients who have… Read more “From trials to the bedside: convalescent plasma during the COVID-19 pandemic [Seminar]”
COVID-19 vaccination in India: we need equity
Just a few days after starting its own COVID-19 vaccination program , India provided vaccines as grant- in-aid to other countries1 . This was in sharp contrast to… Read more “COVID-19 vaccination in India: we need equity”
Evidence informed standardised prescription: home care for mild COVID
A vast majority of those with COVID have mild to moderate symptoms- and can appropriately be managed at home. In most cases people seek care from registered… Read more “Evidence informed standardised prescription: home care for mild COVID”
Podcast: view on COVID-19 in West Bengal
India is breaking records of COVID-19 positive cases across the world. Daily cases in the country have hit a new high of over three lakhs. In West… Read more “Podcast: view on COVID-19 in West Bengal”
Why the AIIMS/ICMR 2021 COVID guideline is wrong about hydroxychloroquine ?
On 22nd April 2021 in the midst of a crumbling health system the AIIMS/ ICMR-COVID-19 National Task Force/Joint Monitoring Group , Ministry of Health & Family Welfare… Read more “Why the AIIMS/ICMR 2021 COVID guideline is wrong about hydroxychloroquine ?”
Depression & PTSD in snakebite survivors: need for more research — Snakebite Research Network
Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease that causes death and disability, particularly in rural and tribal people in South Asia, Africa and Latin America. Death, permanent disabilities… Read more “Depression & PTSD in snakebite survivors: need for more research — Snakebite Research Network”
