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        <title><![CDATA[Early detection is key: How advanced diagnostics are transforming Indian health care]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Apollo Hospitals' launch of the Digi-Smart Central Reference Laboratory in Chennai signifies a pivotal shift in healthcare, moving from reactive treatment to proactive anticipation of disease through advanced diagnostics.  This transformation is underscored by India's health report, which revealed that 45% of asymptomatic individuals showed signs of coronary calcification, highlighting the importance of early detection.  Innovations like liquid biopsies and genomic testing enable the identification of diseases, including cancer, at very early stages, often before symptoms manifest, which is particularly crucial in India where a majority of cancer cases are diagnosed late, leading to poorer outcomes and higher costs. The article emphasizes that this early diagnosis not only improves survival but also enhances the patient experience by reducing the need for aggressive interventions and lowering financial burdens. India is well-positioned to lead this revolution due to its clinical expertise, diverse population, and growing digital infrastructure, enabling it to adopt and shape global diagnostic advancements. The fully automated Digi-Smart lab, capable of processing over a lakh samples daily with minimal human intervention, exemplifies the integration of precision diagnostics into routine care and demonstrates that scale and precision can be synergistic, leading to faster decisions and better outcomes. Ultimately, diagnostics is moving to the center of care, paving the way for risk-based screening, personalized testing across India, and improved access to advanced diagnostics like whole genome sequencing, thereby building a scalable, inclusive, and technologically advanced healthcare model for India.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[India's medical heritage meets modern science: A new era for health care]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Whole Person Health is a growing paradigm shift in health care, moving beyond acute interventions to focus on how well individuals live after illness, emphasising strength and quality of life over time]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:02:49 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How telerobotic surgery is redefining health care access]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/opinion/columns/dr-preetha-reddy/2026/04/25/how-telerobotic-surgery-is-redefining-health-care-access.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Telerobotic surgery allows specialised expertise to reach patients remotely, overcoming geographical barriers and improving access to advanced health care]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:50:53 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The global weight loss revolution: How drugs are redefining obesity]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are reshaping the global conversation around obesity, moving it from personal struggle to a recognised chronic disease]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:02:48 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Antibiotic resistance in India: A growing crisis and what we can do]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/opinion/columns/dr-preetha-reddy/2026/03/28/antibiotic-resistance-in-india-a-growing-crisis-and-what-we-can-do.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent crisis where microbes evolve to withstand the medicines meant to treat them, threatening to undo centuries of healthcare progress]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:47:47 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The growing concern: Watch out for early signs of emotional overload in children]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/opinion/columns/dr-preetha-reddy/2026/03/14/the-growing-concern-watch-out-for-early-signs-of-emotional-overload-in-children.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Emotional wellbeing in children is shifting towards concerning early signs of anxiety and overload due to modern pressures]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:26:15 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Why India needs menopause-ready healthcare]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The ultimate goal should be to move past stigma and provide women with the "menopause-ready" support to ensure their later years are lived with independence and dignity]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Recovery doesn’t end at discharge: Care needs to continue at home]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/opinion/columns/dr-preetha-reddy/2026/02/14/dr-preetha-reddy-appolo-recovery-doesnt-end-at-discharge-care-needs-to-continue-at-home.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[India’s health system must recognise structured home health care as a vital patient-centred extension of hospital care to ensure better recovery]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Stroke in India: Why public awareness is the best defence]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Stroke awareness is critical in India, where its incidence is rising, because time is the most decisive factor in preventing long-term disability]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:11:41 GMT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[AI and the next horizon of medicine]]></title>
        <link>https://www.theweek.in/opinion/columns/dr-preetha-reddy/2026/01/17/ai-and-the-next-horizon-of-medicine.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[AI in healthcare is revolutionising medicine by enabling faster diagnostics and predictive insights, freeing clinicians to focus on patient care]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:17:01 GMT</pubDate>
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