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He said he reached out to Zipline, which uses drones to fly health products to hard-to-reach clinics, after his father died from a loss of blood.

Like any drug, ketamine also carries risks, and some are concerned that the proliferation of clinics providing this treatment has outpaced what regulatory systems can support.

The researchers did note a striking difference in results between patients who were treated at privately run IOP clinics and those that were run by the US Department of Defense.

"As a result, this technology could be used in the future to offer virtual triage services in walk-in clinics, pharmacies, and community centers."

Ms Sharma, who works with women in rural areas on health and economic empowerment in northern Uttar Pradesh state, found there was barely any provision for menopausal women at rural government clinics.