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Malathy Iyer

@MalathyIyerTOI

Senior Editor (Health) at The Times of India

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calendar_today10-10-2014 11:24:38

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Kate Middleton's appearance -- as one of the most photographed people in the world! -- is proof that you can't tell someone has cancer (or is on treatment) just by looking at them

Her weight has fueled all sorts of speculation, and unintentional loss is one sign of malignancy…

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How to tackle this problem of spurious generic drugs in India ? Chalk powder is used to make oral antibiotics and sold under dubious names .
Infact drugs of reputed companies were counterfeited.
This is absurd and dangerous not only to patients but also to reputation of…

How to tackle this problem of spurious generic drugs in India ? Chalk powder is used to make oral antibiotics and sold under dubious names . Infact drugs of reputed companies were counterfeited. This is absurd and dangerous not only to patients but also to reputation of…
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Dr. Divyesh B Mundra 🇮🇳(@Mundra08) 's Twitter Profile Photo

State of Dog Bites & deaths in Maharashtra from 2019-2023 :
2.5 X 🔼 in Dog Bites Cases (C) &
3X 🔼 in Rabies Deaths (D) in 5 yrs!
2019- 6.3 L C & 10 D
2020- 3.3 L C & 23 D
2021- 4.5 L C & 18 D
2022- 5.7 L C & 29 D
2023- 8.1 L C & 30 D
Mumbai MR reports 26% (1/4) of…

State of Dog Bites & #Rabies deaths in Maharashtra from 2019-2023 : 2.5 X 🔼 in Dog Bites Cases (C) & 3X 🔼 in Rabies Deaths (D) in 5 yrs! 2019- 6.3 L C & 10 D 2020- 3.3 L C & 23 D 2021- 4.5 L C & 18 D 2022- 5.7 L C & 29 D 2023- 8.1 L C & 30 D Mumbai MR reports 26% (1/4) of…
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An unusual, chirpy start to a Monday morning ... A coppersmith barbet outside a neighbour's flat ( in Thane)... Have a good day, everyone

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The joy of small things: Nebby, my 'floof', turns 5 on December 21. Got an advance gift from the cat store guys Supertails where we order his food (am thrilled, but it is so difficult to impress a cat)

The joy of small things: Nebby, my 'floof', turns 5 on December 21. Got an advance gift from the cat store guys @Supertails_IND where we order his food (am thrilled, but it is so difficult to impress a cat)
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May his tribe increase... timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/divorced…
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Mental hospitals, most of them a relic of the British Raj in terms of architecture and medical practices, are in for a makeover in . Here’s a look at the plans in the pipeline
Malathy Iyer

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharash…

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Heights of unaccountability of Maharashtra Govt's Nodal Agency for Procurement- Haffkine Biopharma 👇
1. ₹700 CR UNUSED, meant for procurement of essential 💊
2. In 2022-23, JJ pays ₹14 CR to Haffkine, but receives essential💊 of only ₹5 Lakh!
✍️ by Sumitra Deb Roy

Heights of unaccountability of Maharashtra Govt's Nodal Agency for Procurement- Haffkine Biopharma 👇 1. ₹700 CR UNUSED, meant for procurement of essential 💊 2. In 2022-23, JJ #Hospital pays ₹14 CR to Haffkine, but receives essential💊 of only ₹5 Lakh! ✍️ by @SumitraDebRoy…
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watched an enthusiastic street play by students of Kelkar & Vaze College, Mulund @ Thane's Talaopali. It highlighted the interpersonal stressors in a youth's life (parental pressure, exams, anxiety, relationship problems , etc) and the simple -- but…

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay2023 watched an enthusiastic street play by students of Kelkar & Vaze College, Mulund @ Thane's Talaopali. It highlighted the interpersonal stressors in a youth's life (parental pressure, exams, anxiety, relationship problems , etc) and the simple -- but…
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My colleague Shimona has a telling example (from PGI, nothing less) of why NMC's generic rule cannot be implemented without stringent checks & balances.
A tendering process is not enough, a thorough lab check and studies would help decide an effective generic dose.
Check TN's…

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Avg 🔼 in size of claims for common ailments requiring admission
1) Infectious : 161% 🔼
2) Respiratory : 95% 🔼
3) Digestive : 93% 🔼
Price 🔼 makes insurance coverage inadequate!
Source : Policybazaar claims data of last 5 yrs from 2018-2022.

Avg 🔼 in size of claims for common ailments requiring #hospital admission 1) Infectious : 161% 🔼 2) Respiratory : 95% 🔼 3) Digestive : 93% 🔼 Price 🔼 makes #Health insurance coverage inadequate! Source : Policybazaar #healthinsurance claims data of last 5 yrs from 2018-2022.
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👏 to UNICEF India for implementing 'AARAMBH' program in rural Maharashtra!
UNICEF's AARAMBH program is changing the way children are raised, esp. from 1-3 years, with active involvement of husband/new father in child rearing activities.
Rupal Dalal Nidhi Jamwal

👏 to @UNICEFIndia for implementing 'AARAMBH' program in rural Maharashtra! UNICEF's AARAMBH program is changing the way children are raised, esp. from 1-3 years, with active involvement of husband/new father in child rearing activities. @dalal_rupal @JamwalNidhi
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Limits on Asparatame use as its classifed now ,WHO news out ..

Limit both Sugar and Use of NSS in daily life esp in healthy population . my mantra for prevention remains 'Eat less,Eat slowly,Eat right ,Move more Sleep well and Smile ' Don't forget digital detox too...…

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