60 % of Indians live in fear of cancer : GOQii report
The 2024 GOQii Cancer Report reveals that 60 % of Indians live in fear of cancer , driven by financial concerns and insufficient screenings . Despite rising awareness , 70 % of respondents had not undergone screening in five years . Anxiety also stems from potential treatment costs , with 33 % expressing concerns over financial burden .
The report also uncovers troubling perceptions , with 24 % of respondents viewing cancer as a death sentence , largely due to late detection and inadequate screening measures . Environmental factors , including pollution and carcinogens , contribute to anxiety in 56 % of respondents , while lifestyle-related risks such as smoking and unhealthy diets are a concern for 27.6 %. However , many still refrain from taking preventive steps like regular screening
Netradeep Maxivision Brings Zeiss VISUMAX 800 – SMILE Pro Technology to Rajkot
Netradeep Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals has introduced the Zeiss VISUMAX 800 – SMILE Pro technology to Rajkot , marking its first availability in the Saurashtra region . This advanced vision correction procedure offers high precision and comfort , using a 2mm corneal incision to reshape the cornea and correct vision .
Unlike traditional LASIK , the SMILE Pro technique takes just 9 to 10 seconds , resulting in faster recovery and a lower risk of dry eye . It is ideal for patients with dry eyes or thin corneas .
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Pristyn Care and Cure My Knee launch joint replacement Excellence Center
Pristyn Care partnered with Cure My Knee ( CMK ) to create a Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement Surgeries . The initiative , led by Dr . D . K . Das , Director and Chief Orthopedic Surgeon at Cure My Knee , will start in Delhi
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