Health Commune

07/12/2025

Is India becoming a microplastic hotspot?

With a long coastline, dense population, and uneven waste management, this breakdown explains what drives microplastic exposure in India, why coastal contamination varies by region, and why the problem is global, not just local.

Host: Dr. Smita Karpate, MD
Guest: Dr. Heather A. Leslie, Ph.D

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05/12/2025

Did you know microplastics are now found in places humans can’t even reach, from deep-sea floors to remote coastlines?

In this reel, environmental scientist Dr. Heather A. Leslie explains how researchers discovered plastics in beaches, marine animals, and eventually inside the human body.

Host: Dr. Smita Karpate, MD.

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04/12/2025

Thinking about hormone replacement therapy? Watch this first.

Early menopause can feel confusing, especially when there’s a family history. In this clip, Dr. Esther Issac explains when women should reach out to a doctor and what to keep in mind before starting hormone replacement therapy.

Host: Dr. Ayshwarya Ravichandran
Guest: Dr. Esther Issac, MS OB-GYN

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02/12/2025

What really happens inside a woman’s body during menopause?

From dropping estrogen to disrupted temperature control, fatigue, mood shifts, and poor sleep — this quick breakdown explains the major changes of menopause, why they happen, and why it’s not “laziness” or “attitude”.

Host: Dr. Ayshwarya Ravichandran
Guest: Dr. Esther Issac, MS OBGY

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28/11/2025

India is a big market, or is it?
Dr. Anuj Gupta talks about what “scale” really means for Indian startups.

Dr. Anuj Gupta, BDS (RGUHS), MBA (IBS), MSc (Oxford), is a healthcare transformation and policy expert, currently serving with the Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia) through Lean Business Services.

Host: Dr. Smita Karpate, MD

Watch the full conversation on YouTube!

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4hXGvlEYXY&t=4s

27/11/2025

If you want to go global, go global from Day Zero.
Dr. Anuj Gupta shares why startups must plan for compliance and scale from the start.

Dr. Anuj Gupta, BDS (RGUHS), MBA (IBS), MSc (Oxford), is a healthcare transformation and policy expert, currently serving with the Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia) through Lean Business Services.

Host: Dr. Smita Karpate, MD

Don’t miss the full conversation on YouTube!

Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4hXGvlEYXY&t=2s

26/11/2025

How did Zoho become a global brand from Day Zero?

Dr. Anuj Gupta explains how cultural understanding, sustainability, and client investment help Indian companies go truly global.

Dr. Anuj Gupta, BDS (RGUHS), MBA (IBS), MSc (Oxford), is a healthcare transformation and policy expert, currently serving with the Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia) through Lean Business Services.

Host: Dr. Smita Karpate, MD
Watch the full conversation on YouTube !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4hXGvlEYXY

24/11/2025

"How can Indian startups make it big in markets like Saudi Arabia?

To talk about this, we’ve invited Dr. Anuj Gupta, BDS (RGUHS), MBA (IBS), MSc (Oxford) – a healthcare transformation and policy expert who is currently a Specialist for Public Health Policy & Transformation with the Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia) through Lean Business Services, to share how Indian innovators can build for the world.

Host: DrSmita Karpate, MD

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20/11/2025

"💡“Localization” — that’s the word.
What works globally won’t automatically work in Saudi Arabia.

Steve Moore explains why every company must adapt — from language to local validation and research.

🎙️ NXT Health Commune Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D9tGQNesg&t=4s

19/11/2025

"💡“Are you local? Are you compliant? Do you have a proof of concept?”
Before anyone looks at your product, these are the first three questions the system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will ask.

🎬 In this exclusive reel from the NXT Health Commune hosted by Dr. Smita Karpate, Mr. Steve Moore, Founder & CEO of Welcome Health Ventures, explains why setting up a local entity is the only real way to do business in the Kingdom — and what withholding tax means for international founders entering its healthcare market.

🎧 Watch the full conversation on NXT Health Commune, a podcast where global health and innovation intersect : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D9tGQNesg&t=46s

18/11/2025

"“In the Middle East, people don’t buy your product , they invest into a relationship.”

Steve Moore shares what every founder should know before stepping into the Saudi market.

🎙️ NXT Health Commune Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D9tGQNesg&t=7s

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10/10/2025

💬 Can a WhatsApp message fix how India waits in hospitals? Well, two engineers did it!

Meet Mr. Pushkar R. Shankar and Mr. Akshay Ramesh, co-founders of DocTrue, a Bengaluru-based startup that helps hospitals and clinics cut OPD wait times and appointment no-shows through WhatsApp

In this episode of NXT Health Commune, host Dr. Smita Karpate talks to the duo about:

Why DocTrue chose WhatsApp over a standalone app for scale

Key lessons from IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL journey

Building trust with doctors and clinics across India

From startup hustle to a self-sustaining digital healthcare platform

🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GSEWCPjVLU

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In this episode of NXtHealth Commune, we explore DocTrue, a leading queue management system that streamlines appointment scheduling for hospitals. Founded by...