Union Health Minister JP Nadda called on private hospitals, including Max Healthcare, to join the Ayushman Bharat Mission. He highlighted the importance of integrating with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission and Health Account to strengthen India’s healthcare system, improve access to affordable care, and support the government’s goal of achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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The CAIO should not just understand both of those disciplines, but intuit what AI is good and bad, what’s scalable and whether it’s the right fit, says Sameer Sethi, the New Jersey health system’s chief AI and insights officer.
Your kidneys are small but powerful organs that work 24/7 to filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate vital minerals. A well-balanced diet can significantly reduce your risk of kidney disease or slow its progression if already diagnosed. Here’s how to eat right for your kidneys.
Why it matters: Too much sodium increases blood pressure, which can damage kidneys over time.
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Why it matters: Proper hydration helps your kidneys clear toxins, but excessive water can stress them.
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Why it matters: Your body needs protein, but too much can overload your kidneys.
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Why it matters: Imbalance of these minerals can harm kidney function, especially in CKD patients.
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Good choices include:
Both habits reduce kidney function and increase your risk of high blood pressure and diabetes—top causes of kidney disease.
Why it matters: Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and high BP, which are major causes of kidney failure.
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👉 Purpose: To detect diabetes, pre-diabetes, and monitor blood sugar control.
👉 Tests:
• Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) – Measures sugar level after 8–12 hours of fasting
• Postprandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) – Measures sugar level 2 hours after a meal
• HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) – Shows average blood sugar over the past 2–3 months
👉 Why is it important?
– Early diagnosis of diabetes
– Helps monitor sugar control in diabetics
– Prevents long-term complications (kidney, eye, nerve damage)
👉 Purpose: To assess heart health and risk of cardiovascular disease.
👉 Tests:
• Total Cholesterol
• HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein – Good Cholesterol)
• LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein – Bad Cholesterol)
• Triglycerides
👉 Why is it important?
– Identifies risk of blocked arteries (atherosclerosis)
– Assesses risk of heart attack and stroke
– Helps in guiding lifestyle changes and medication needs
👉 Purpose: To detect anemia, infections, and blood disorders.
👉 Tests:
• Hemoglobin (Hb) – Measures oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
• WBC Count (White Blood Cells) – Indicates infection and immunity status
• Platelet Count – Assesses blood clotting ability
👉 Why is it important?
– Detects anemia (iron deficiency or other causes)
– Indicates infections, inflammation, or blood cancers
– Helps identify bleeding or clotting disorders
👉 Purpose: To diagnose causes of fatigue, weakness, and low immunity.
👉 Tests:
• Vitamin D – Crucial for bone health and immunity
• Vitamin B12 – Essential for nerve function and red blood cell production
• Iron Studies (Serum Iron, Ferritin, TIBC) – Detects iron deficiency or overload
👉 Why is it important?
– Prevents bone weakness, fatigue, and neurological problems
– Guides nutritional supplements and diet corrections
👉 Purpose: To assess liver health and its functioning.
👉 Tests:
• SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT) – Indicators of liver cell damage
• Bilirubin (Total, Direct, Indirect) – Detects jaundice
• Albumin & Total Protein – Evaluates liver’s ability to synthesize proteins
👉 Why is it important?
– Detects hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis
– Monitors impact of alcohol or medications on the liver
– Assesses digestion and detoxification functions
👉 Purpose: To assess the kidney’s filtering and waste-removal ability.
👉 Tests:
• Serum Creatinine – Measures kidney filtration efficiency
• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) – Evaluates waste removal function
• Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium) – Assesses fluid and electrolyte balance
👉 Why is it important?
– Early detection of kidney disease
– Essential for monitoring in patients with diabetes or high blood pressure
– Guides treatment plans, including dialysis if required
👉 Purpose: To assess thyroid gland function.
👉 Tests:
• TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
• Free T3 & Free T4
👉 Why is it important?
– Diagnoses hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
– Explains symptoms like weight changes, fatigue, hair loss, mood swings
– Helps in monitoring thyroid treatment and medication dosage
✔️ Detects health problems early
✔️ Helps prevent serious diseases
✔️ Supports personalized treatment and lifestyle adjustments
✔️ Gives peace of mind about your health
