Dr. Meera Joshi
Dr. Meera Joshi edits the Health section, covering public health, medicine, health policy and wellbeing.
Health reports on e Akhabaar are informational and never a substitute for professional medical advice. Meera's desk cites health authorities and peer-reviewed sources, and is careful to distinguish evidence from anecdote.
Published by Dr. Meera Joshi (94)
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Trade margins capped for 137 anti-cancer medicines
India has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines in a move intended to curb excessive mark-ups.
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India’s medical technology sector tests AI-enabled hospital systems
Hospitals are exploring digital platforms that connect clinical records and patient services, while balancing automation with human review.
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Hospitals expand telehealth and home-care technology
Healthcare providers are adding teleconsultation and preventive home-care features as hospitals look for ways to connect services beyond their…
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Novo Nordisk loses US ruling over obesity-drug advertising
A US court ruling has gone against Novo Nordisk in a dispute over advertisements for a rival obesity treatment, keeping prescription-drug marketing…
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Digital health systems add multilingual patient support
A new platform offers round-the-clock patient engagement through messaging, voice and web tools, aiming to simplify access to hospital services.
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Obesity medicine advertising faces closer legal scrutiny
The latest US ruling highlights how claims comparing weight-loss treatments can trigger disputes over evidence, consumer information and drug…
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Personalised obesity care remains a growing clinical focus
Healthcare professionals are emphasising individual risk profiles and tailored treatment plans as obesity-related conditions affect patients…
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Russia reports landmark spinal cord transplant operation
Surgeons in Russia have reported a 12-hour operation replacing a damaged section of a patient’s spinal cord with donor tissue, a procedure requiring…
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Nigeria’s first reported Ebola case raises regional vigilance
Nigeria is tracing contacts after confirming an Ebola case linked to the wider outbreak, prompting renewed calls for screening and rapid-response…
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Personalised obesity care gains attention in India
Clinicians are highlighting how obesity-related complications can emerge at lower body-mass levels for Indian patients, renewing calls for tailored…
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WHO starts first Ebola vaccine trial during Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has begun a clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak strain has no…
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Rabies spreads mainly through infected animal bites or scratches
Health specialists stress that rabies usually enters the body through the saliva of an infected mammal, most often after a bite or scratch.
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Ebola response expands as African countries coordinate
Health officials are preparing a regional response to the fast-moving Ebola outbreak, with contact tracing and readiness measures underway across…
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Immunotherapy before liver transplant linked to better cancer outcomes
A report links immunotherapy-based tumour downstaging before liver transplantation with improved outcomes for some patients with liver cancer.
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New menopause medicines may help breast cancer survivors
A review examines neurokinin-3 receptor medicines for managing hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms during menopause and breast cancer…
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Early bone screening urged as osteoporosis risk rises among Indian men
Health specialists are calling for earlier osteoporosis screening after reports highlighted bone-health risks among Indian men.
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Breast cancer care still faces screening and access gaps
Early detection, personalised treatment and access to screening remain key challenges in breast cancer care.
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Studies link four vaccines with better heart health
Recent studies have linked flu, COVID-19, RSV and shingles vaccination with better heart health outcomes.
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New estimates map India’s tobacco-related cancer burden
New estimates show that tobacco-related cancer patterns in India vary by region, sex and cancer type.
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Price caps to cut costs on 137 cancer medicines
India will cap trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines, with price reductions of up to 70% expected from November 9.
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How to maintain weight loss after GLP-1 treatment
Guidance on maintaining weight loss after GLP-1 medicines focuses on ongoing habits and follow-up.
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Utah group seeks more government support for menopause
A Utah-based group is asking for expanded public support for people going through menopause.
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Four knee-pain treatments warrant reconsideration, column says
A health column questions four commonly used approaches to knee pain and highlights another option.
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Foods promoted as support during flu season
A seasonal health article highlights foods described as supporting immune health during flu season.
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Kennedy’s actions draw scrutiny over anti-vaccine group’s goals
Health policy decisions are being examined against goals previously associated with an anti-vaccine group.
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Food choices may support heart health and weight management
A nutrition feature highlights foods associated with reducing abdominal fat and supporting heart health.
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Patients report changes in alcohol use after starting GLP-1 medicines
A study examined patient-reported changes in alcohol use after starting GLP-1 receptor agonists.
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Fasting claims by influencers compared with scientific evidence
An opinion piece examines popular fasting claims and what research says about them.
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Ovaries may take on another role after menopause
Research suggests ovaries may continue to have a biological role after menopause.
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California’s famous bald eagle dies after bird flu infection
A well-known bald eagle in California has died after contracting bird flu.