National, 14.11.2023: Metropolis Healthcare Limited, India’s leading diagnostic service provider, has launched the Next Best Action (NBA) initiative, a comprehensive patient education program designed to address the alarming rise in chronic diseases. This ground-breaking initiative is fuelled by an in-depth data study involving 1,50,261 adults who underwent general body check-ups under the TruHealth package by Metropolis, from 2019 to 2022. The NBA initiative aims to empower patients to take charge of their health and prevent the severe complications associated with chronic conditions.
Leveraging the results of basic blood parameters, NBA recommends follow-up tests based on the latest research and guidelines tailored to each patient, providing a comprehensive assessment of various body systems. For instance, patients with elevated blood glucose levels receive advice for diabetes monitoring tests, cardiac risk assessment, and Diabetes complication assessment based on the laboratory results and trends.
This approach utilizes data science, enabling a better understanding of their diabetes-related complications, and guiding their treatment journey. Regular diabetes check-ups are also emphasized to monitor blood glucose levels effectively.
With the help of data analytics, it is possible to identify and monitor prediabetics according to ADA (American Diabetic association) guidelines. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, are on the rise, posing a significant threat to public health.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2030, 1 in 9 people, or 640 million individuals, will be affected by diabetes. Notably, nearly half of these cases remain undiagnosed, leading to
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