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Published on: Jan 20, 2021
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By: Dr Rajan Choudhary

MRNA Vaccines – Uses Beyond COVID

mRNA vaccines – uses beyond COVID

Last year we estimated it would take over a year for a vaccine against COVID to be approved, with vaccinations expected by spring 2021. Incredibly we have managed to meet this prediction, and by the start of January over 42 million doses have been administered in 51 countries. What is even more astounding is that two of the approved vaccines use a completely new vaccination method never used before. mRNA vaccines can be used to easily deliver a variety of different vaccines by changing the mRNA inside the vaccine capsule, and its benefits may not be limited to just infections.

A recent publication in NATURE has demonstrated the use of mRNA vaccines against auto-immune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. MS is an autoimmune condition in which the protective lining of nerves is destroyed by the body’s immune system, significantly slowing down or altering nerve impulse propagation. This leads to symptoms such as fatigue, vision problems, numbness, tingling, aberrant pain, muscle spasms and weakness.

The study looked at introducing antigen-specific tolerance in mice models of MS. This was achieved by activating anti-inflammatory white blood cells. Normally vaccines activate inflammatory white cells to produce a response but altered mRNA with one specific change to its base structure induces and activates anti-inflammatory cells instead.

Furthermore, this anti-inflammatory response is specific to cells that are activated by and attack the body’s nerve cells, thereby delivering a targeted response and not affecting the immune response against infections or cancer. Global immunosuppression is a common side effect of steroids and chemotherapy agents that are normally used to treat auto-immune conditions, and mRNA vaccines may avoid this side effect altogether.

A further advantage is its versatility. This has been demonstrated against multiple sclerosis, but changing the mRNA delivered by the vaccine, it may prove beneficial in far more auto-immune conditions. Of course, we have to emphasize this was an animal study and human trials are unlikely to happen in the next few years, but this study nicely demonstrates how the impact of the COVID pandemic may already be providing beneficial gains for the future.

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Women’s Digital Health India: How SecondMedic Is Empowering Women Through Technology and Preventive Care

Healthcare is entering a new era - and women are at its forefront.
From reproductive care to mental wellness, digital healthcare platforms are giving women the freedom to manage their health on their terms.

Leading this revolution in India is SecondMedic, a platform that combines AI, telemedicine, and preventive health analytics to redefine women’s digital healthcare.

Why Women’s Digital Health Matters in India

Women’s health in India has long been underserved - especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
Limited access to specialists, lack of awareness, and cultural barriers have often delayed care.

According to NITI Aayog (2024), only 37% of Indian women receive timely preventive health screenings, while mental health and reproductive issues remain underdiagnosed.

Digital health platforms like SecondMedic are closing these gaps by providing affordable, private, and continuous care through mobile apps and teleconsultations.

How SecondMedic Is Revolutionizing Women’s Digital Health

1. Reproductive and Fertility Care

AI-based menstrual and fertility tracking helps women monitor cycles, predict ovulation, and understand hormonal health.
SecondMedic’s digital gynecology consultations provide expert guidance on PCOS, endometriosis, pregnancy planning, and menopause - all from home.

2. Mental and Emotional Wellness

SecondMedic integrates mental wellness tools designed specifically for women.
Users can access AI-guided stress tracking, therapy sessions, and mindfulness programs addressing anxiety, postpartum depression, and work-life balance.

3. Preventive Health Screenings

With AI analytics and digital diagnostics, the platform identifies early signs of diseases like thyroid imbalance, anemia, diabetes, and heart risk, providing actionable insights for timely intervention.

4. Virtual Gynecology & Nutrition Support

Women can consult gynecologists, dietitians, and endocrinologists through secure video sessions. Personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance enhance hormonal balance and reproductive health.

5. Maternal & Postnatal Care

Digital prenatal monitoring ensures safer pregnancies through scheduled check-ins, symptom logs, and remote fetal health updates.
Postpartum mothers can access lactation and emotional support digitally - ensuring continuity of care.

Technology Behind the Platform

SecondMedic’s digital health ecosystem combines:

AI Predictive Models - Detect risk patterns early through data analytics.
Blockchain Data Security - Protect sensitive women’s health data from unauthorized access.
ABDM Integration - Seamless interoperability with India’s national digital health framework.
Multilingual Interface - Accessibility for women across urban and rural India.

This combination ensures care that is smart, inclusive, and secure.

Women’s Digital Health: Market Growth in India

The women’s digital healthcare market is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India.
According to IMARC Group (2025), the market is projected to surpass USD 1.2 billion by 2028, fueled by smartphone adoption, telemedicine expansion, and the rise of AI in healthcare.

Government initiatives like Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and National Health Policy 2024 are encouraging digital innovation in women’s preventive and reproductive health.

Breaking Barriers: Rural Women and Digital Access

India’s rural women are now accessing digital healthcare like never before.
With the spread of BharatNet broadband and affordable smartphones, SecondMedic has expanded its reach through rural telehealth kiosks and community wellness partnerships.

This ensures that women in remote villages can connect with gynecologists and mental health counselors - without travel or stigma.

Benefits of Women’s Digital Health with SecondMedic

Personalized Health Insights - AI understands each woman’s unique health profile.
Accessible Expert Care - Online specialists across gynecology, mental health, and fitness.
Privacy & Comfort - Confidential, home-based consultations.
Preventive Health Tracking - Detect risks early through smart dashboards.
Empowerment Through Education - Digital content on reproductive and emotional wellness.

Challenges and Opportunities

Despite rapid growth, challenges include digital literacy, affordability, and cultural hesitation.
However, SecondMedic’s women-centric design - multilingual support, secure data handling, and doctor-led education - is overcoming these barriers effectively.

The opportunity ahead is massive:
By 2030, one in three healthcare interactions in India will be digital, and women’s health will drive much of that growth.

The Future: AI and Women’s Preventive Health

AI’s role in women’s health will continue to expand.
From predicting gestational diabetes to monitoring hormone cycles, AI empowers women to take control of their health before symptoms even appear.

SecondMedic is working toward AI-based preventive health passports - digital profiles that track reproductive, mental, and physical well-being across all life stages.

Conclusion

Women’s health is the cornerstone of a healthy nation.
Through its digital ecosystem, SecondMedic is ensuring that every woman - from cities to villages - has access to personalized, preventive, and compassionate care.

Technology may power it, but empathy drives it.
Together, they’re redefining women’s wellness for a new digital era.

Experience women’s digital healthcare with www.secondmedic.com

References

NITI Aayog - National Health Policy Report 2024
IMARC Group - Women’s Digital Health Market India 2025-2028
ABDM - Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission - https://abdm.gov.in
FICCI-EY - Women’s Health and Tech Report India 2024

Statista - Digital Healthcare Adoption by Women in India 2025

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