Healthcare professionals are expected to provide the best evidence based care to the patients. However, due to continuous medical advancements, it becomes challenging for the clinicians to keep abreast with the new developments and implement them in everyday practice. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have become increasingly important in the healthcare practice. They are evidence-based recommendations,…
DetailsWe all are aware of the different types of publication documents, and meta-analysis is one of those documents with the highest level of evidence (Figure). Meta-analysis is a statistical analysis that combines or integrates the results of several independent clinical trials considered by the analyst to be combinable. It usually aims to resolve controversy over…
DetailsThe Indian healthcare industry is on a high growth trajectory and undergoing transformation across the continuum since the last decade. Technology is redefining the possibilities in healthcare delivery and expanding global industry leadership of the healthcare sector while seeking elusive solutions for addressing India’s needs. With the recent approval of National Health Policy 2017 by…
DetailsOral health is an integral part of our general health, yet is the most neglected one. The Indian Dental Association (IDA), in a National Oral Health Survey, 2005, highlighted that 95% of the Indian population suffers from gum diseases and only 50% of the population use a toothbrush. The survey also noted that, only 2%…
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