Source: IE Context: The US FDA has approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller, as a potential game-changer in pain management. Unlike opioids, it is non-addictive and works by blocking pain signals before they reach the brain. About Non-Opioid Painkiller (Suzetrigine): What are Opioids? Opioids are drugs derived from or mimicking substances in the opium poppy plant, used …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice – Health Source: The Hindu Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken into consideration the healthcare sector’s long-standing demand to frame guidelines for determining medical negligence cases. Background: It has been more than 17 years since the Supreme Court, for the first time in …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to development of social sector relating to healthcare etc Directions: Important for mains, you can use it as examples for attaining better healthcare Source: Indian Express Context: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the world our capability to handle mega problems. The past 10 years especially, have seen …
GS paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to development of social sector involving healthcare Directions: Totally mains based topic, you can use it as an example in issues related to healthcare. Source: The Hindu Context: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common congenital disorder(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S) It is …
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GS paper 2 Syllabus: Issues related to the development of the social sector involving healthcare etc Directions: Go through it once. Source: The Hindu Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is falling short in effectively regulating the medical devices industry, observed the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health. Therefore, it recommended a …
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Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission reiterates the need for a smart Healthcare infrastructure for a robust healthcare system. Discuss the lacunae in the present healthcare system and how technology can be augmented to …
