Digital Health Technology - The Next Big Thing in Healthcare
Digital Technology has become the future of Health care not only in developed countries of the World but also in the developing countries for the simple reason, that Digital health has the potential to prevent disease and lower healthcare costs, while helping patients monitor and manage chronic conditions. It can also tailor medicine for individual […]
Artificial Intelligence – How is it relevant in the field of HealthCare
Artificial intelligence is defined by John McCarthy as the ability of a computer program or a machine to think and learn. It is also a field of study which tries to make computers "smart". They work on their own without being encoded with commands. Artificial intelligence in the field of Medical Science mainly uses computer […]
Real World Data (RWD) and Real World Evidence (RWE) in a Healthcare
Real-world data (RWD) is data relating to patient health status and/or the delivery of health care routinely collected from a variety of sources. Real-world evidence (RWE) is the clinical evidence regarding the usage and potential benefits or risks of a medical product derived from the analysis of RWD. The Real World evidence is a derivative […]
Evolution of doing Clinical Trials after pandemic
LSW is in its 10th year of existence. The inaugural issue featured an interview with Late Padmashri Prof. (Dr) Ranjit Roy Chaudhury, who was our well-wisher and the first Advisory Board Member. His guidance and suggestions on editorial and on other fronts helped us in our endeavour and to play an important role by supporting […]
Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies in India: Navigating Regulatory Challenges
Multinational pharmaceutical companies operating in India currently face several regulatory challenges stemming from the country’s evolving healthcare policy landscape, pricing regulations, intellectual property regime, and compliance expectations. The following are the core issues: Price Controls by NPPA Quoting source Businessdrugcontrol.org, as of March 25, 2025, ceiling prices have been fixed for 928 scheduled formulations, with […]
Update on India's Progress in Malaria Elimination
India's journey toward a malaria-free future is a story of remarkable transformation and progress. At the time of independence in 1947, malaria was one of the most pressing public health challenges, with an estimated 7.5 crore cases annually and 800,000 deaths. Over the decades, relentless efforts have drastically reduced these numbers by over 97%, with […]
Yemen reports the highest burden of cholera globally
23 December 2024, Aden, Yemen – Yemen bears the highest burden of cholera globally. The country has experienced persistent cholera transmission for many years, including the largest outbreak – between 2017 and 2020 – recorded in recent history. As of 1 December, Yemen had reported 249 900 suspected cases of cholera, with 861 associated deaths […]
President of India Addresses 6th Convocation of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi in the presence of Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, here today. Addressing the participants, the President of India said, “Medical profession is unlike any other […]
Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda holds meeting with Chief Ministers on the 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda held a meeting with Chief Ministers/LGs and State Health Ministers of States/UTs, requesting their support toward the ongoing 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign via video conference, here today. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav joined the meeting virtually. […]
Lebanon: soaring needs for trauma treatment and rehabilitation
Thousands of civilians require reconstructive surgeries and physical rehabilitation. All but one hospital are gradually reopening, while most are not operating at full capacity. The ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities took effect on 27 November, offering temporary relief for the millions of civilians caught in the conflict in Lebanon. But Lebanon’s suffering did not […]
