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The Overlooked Nutrient: My Journey with Low-Dose Lithium for South Asian Health
When the Twin Towers fell on 9/11, I was a young medical student in New York City. That day, I found myself on the front lines as a first responder,…
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Indian American Physicians of NJ Celebrate Holi with Focus on Heart Disease and Strokes
On March 14, 2025, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, New Jersey chapter, (AAPI-NJ) hosted a Holi celebration at the Spice Rack restaurant in Franklin Park, NJ, blending…
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Your Local Epidemiologist: 10 FAQs on MMR and Measles Protection
With measles cases rising across the country, I’ve been getting a lot of questions (especially after that Hannity interview yesterday)! Here are your top 10 answered. TL;DR: MMR vaccines are highly…
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Rep. Ami Bera and Fellow Democratic Physicians Launch Congressional Doctors Caucus to Shape U.S. Healthcare Policy
Indian American Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, along with five other Democratic physicians in the U.S. House of Representatives, has officially launched the Congressional Doctors Caucus. According to a statement from…
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International Women’s Day 2025: Leading Experts on Maximizing Women’s Health and Rights
Women's health continues to be underfunded and underprioritized. To close this gap, it must be recognized as both a human right and an economic opportunity. The World Economic Forum's Global…
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AAPI’s 43rd Annual Convention to Bring Together Over 1,100 Indian-Origin Physicians in Cincinnati
The 43rd Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) is scheduled for July 24-27, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Cincinnati, OH.…
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Indian-American Community Mourns the Loss of Physician and Philanthropist Dr. Sampat Shivangi
Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a distinguished Indian-American physician, philanthropist, and community leader, passed away on February 10, 2025
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‘Indiaspora Forum for Good’ to Unite Global Indian Leaders for Actionable Solutions, Collaboration, and Innovation
Indiaspora Forum for Good (IFG) 2025, a three-day global summit, will take place from February 23-25, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Maryland’s Commitment to Disability Services: Strengthening Support, Equity, and Integrity for the Future
From day one, Gov. Wes Moore and I have been committed to building an administration that uplifts every Marylander, including those with disabilities. And for me, this work is deeply…
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AAPI-MSRF Hosts Annual Medical Scholars Summit at Rutgers University, Empowering Future Physicians
Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows (MSRF), AAPI-MSRF, hosted its annual MSRF & Premed Medical Scholars Summit
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Global Developments in Eye Care Promise a New Vision at International Scientific Convention
Renowned ophthalmologist, philanthropist, and the founder of the Eye Foundation of America (EFA), Dr. Vadrevu K Raju, said modern medicine has rendered childhood blindness preventable, at a Scientific Convention and…
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Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Hosts Successful Conference in Mysore
The 15th Annual conference of the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, GAPIO, held January 18–19, 2025 at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza, Mysore, was a resounding success. President of GAPIO,…
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Indian American Physicians Hold First Indo-US Scientific Convention in Hyderabad
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin or AAPI, (aapiusa.org), held its first-ever Indo-US Scientific Convention on January 18, 2025, at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) in Hyderabad,…
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AIA-NY Chapter and QCC Join Hands to Advance Cultural and Educational Ties
A high-powered delegation of the Association of Indians in America (AIA), New York Chapter, led by its President Dr. Jagdish K Gupta recently met the Queensborough Community College (QCC) leaders…
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Donald Trump Sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Stay tunes for more updates.
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President Murmu Inaugurates Fully Equipped Dr. Sampat Shivangi Cancer Hospital in Karnataka
A much needed state-of the-art cancer treatment hospital in Belagavi, Karnataka, was inaugurated January 3, 2025, by India’s President, Droupadi Murmu. Newly built with funds donated by Dr. Sampat Shivangi…