The world is increasingly realising India's superlative capacities in preventive healthcare and the country is now in the process of developing several vaccines, Singh, the minister of state for science and technology, said during a tour of the London Science Museum. He said recently, the first nasal COVID vaccine was successfully manufactured and...
Study reveals genetic tests shows how genes linked to heart disease https://ift.tt/t0XuWhb
Variants associated with cardiovascular disease risk are often found "incidentally" when people undergo genetic testing for non-cardiac reasons, including screening or diagnosis of other diseases. These unexpected genetic variants may also be discovered with genetic testing through direct-to-consumer DNA testing kits.
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5,874 new COVID cases recorded in India https://ift.tt/t0XuWhb
The death toll from the pandemic has increased to 5,31,533 with 25 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.31 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.25 per cent. The COVID-19 tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,45,389).
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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s candid talk spurs National Medical Commission order on medical college teachers https://ift.tt/t0XuWhb
While addressing a gathering of doctors in Jaipur, Gehlot had said he felt ashamed to admit that even the state government rushes medical faculty members from one medical college to another ahead of inspections by NMC to show that the medical colleges have sufficient faculty members to fulfil the norms and that “everything is fine” to get NMC’s approvals....
'Mann ki Baat' created a mass movement, spurred community action, boosted sustainable development efforts: Report https://ift.tt/jOnT6vh
Mann ki Baat has brought a huge behavioural shift in people be it cleanliness, sanitation, or vaccination and this all came about with the kind of conversations that the Prime Minister was doing. It allowed citizens to see what is it that is happening around the world. The conversation was very simple. It was a personal conversation that the Prime...
Evolution must be taught in schools, says former IISER director https://ift.tt/jOnT6vh
People, especially in the US, question evolution. Many in India do not believe it happened because of misinformation and misinterpretation of data. As a science institute, we have people working on evolution. It did happen and people must accept it, said Jayant Udgaonkar, former director and current professor of biology at IISER Pune.
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Ethiopia’s cancer burden: Majority end up not getting radiation https://ift.tt/jOnT6vh
Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia has around 11 hospitals that are funded by the government. Two of the hospitals are tertiary level, and only one of them is capable of providing radiation oncology treatment. Most of the hospitals led by the city administration don’t have radiation treatment. These hospitals are capable of providing just provide...
US FDA panel backs restricted use of AstraZeneca's prostrate cancer drug https://ift.tt/jOnT6vh
The FDA panel voted 11-1 with one abstention, in favor of Lynparza, in combination with other medications , abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone , as a first-line treatment for a type of treatment-resistant prostate cancer in adult patients. The panel also recommended against approval beyond this patient population.
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Indian cough syrup: mystery middleman may be new clue https://ift.tt/jOnT6vh
The World Health Organization said last year the syrups, made by Indian manufacturer Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, contained lethal toxins ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) - used in car brake fluid. These ingredients can be used by unscrupulous actors as a substitute for propylene glycol (PG), which is a key base of syrupy medicines -...
India registers 7,171 new COVID cases, active caseload stands at 51,314 https://ift.tt/jOnT6vh
India has administered 220.66 crores total vaccine doses (95.21 crores second dose and 22.87 crore precaution dose) of COVID-19 have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive. 3,875 doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
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Father of hundreds gets sperm donation ban from Dutch court https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
The 41-year-old Dutchman, identified by de Telegraaf newspaper as Jonathan Meijer, was forbidden to donate more semen to clinics, the court ruling said. He could be fined 100,000 euros ($110,000) per infraction. The court also ordered Meijer to write to clinics abroad asking them to destroy any of his semen they have in stock, except doses reserved...
KGMU to introduce homecare service for terminally ill patients https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
This was informed by senior faculty member of anesthesia department of KGMU prof Sarita Singh during a workshop organised by pain medicine unit, department anaesthesiology, KGMU, in collaboration with the faculty of paramedical sciences, faculty of Nursing KGMU.
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Cochin University of Science and Technology to get brain research centre https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
The Centre for Excellence in Neurodegeneration and Brain Health (CENBH) will be established at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) with the aim of comprehensive research on brain-related topics.
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Delhi recorded at least 40 COVID-linked fatalities during April 19-27: Data https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
Delhi reported seven COVID-related fatalities for the second consecutive day on Thursday and 865 fresh cases of the viral disease with a positivity rate of 16.9 per cent. With the new cases and fatalities, the national capital's COVID caseload has climbed to 20,37,061, while the death toll stands at 26,620, according to data shared by the city government's...
President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate multi-super specialty hospital in Chennai https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
Chief Minister M K Stalin visited Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday and extended an invitation to Murmu to participate in the above events, said an official release.
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India's Glenmark Life Sciences says Q4 profit soars 48 per cent on API boost https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
The Mumbai-based drug maker's profit rose to 1.46 billion rupees ($17.86 million) in the three months ended March 31, from 989 million rupees in the year-ago quarter, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company, spun off from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd in 2019 to focus on the API business, said total revenue from operations jumped nearly...
India reports 7,533 fresh COVID-19 infections, 44 fatalities in last 24 hrs https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
The daily and weekly positivity rates are also declining and currently stand at 3.62 per cent and 5.11 per cent, respectively. In addition to this, 44 new fatalities have been reported nationwide, bringing the total death toll to 5,31,468 since the onset of the pandemic.
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During COVID, India truly established itself as 'pharmacy' of the world: EAM Jaishankar https://ift.tt/H0CprQU
Speaking on Trade between India and Colombia, Jaishankar said the nations naturally seek to expand their volumes, the decision before us is when, where, and how much to invest, and that the pharmaceutical sector is particularly seized of this challenge.
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Eli Lilly raises annual profit forecast on strength of diabetes drug https://ift.tt/kXuxIPB
Data from the study showed that a high dose helped people with type 2 diabetes who were also obese or overweight to lose nearly 16 per cent of their body weight. Lilly said it expects regulatory action for use of the drug in obesity as early as late 2023. Shares of the US drugmaker rose nearly 3 per cent before the bell. Lilly has been leaning on Mounjaro,...
Harvard links sugary drinks to increased risk of death; calls coffee and tea safer options https://ift.tt/kXuxIPB
The research finding was published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) this April. It is claimed to be one of the first studies to look at the effects of sugary drinks on people with type 2 diabetes. Qi Sun, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health who was also a part of the study said...
GSK's RSV vaccine first to get EU regulator's nod https://ift.tt/kXuxIPB
British and US drugmakers are expecting a US Food And Drug Administration (FDA) decision by May to allow the use of their RSV vaccines in the United States, where 14,000 people die annually from the lower respiratory tract disease caused by the common virus.
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The New National Medical Device Policy will make India self-sufficient in the MedTech market: Experts https://ift.tt/kXuxIPB
Lauding Cabinet's decision to approve National Medical Devices Policy 2023 the MedTech experts inform that it's a long-awaited policy. The new policy will provide an opportunity to boost domestic production of medical devices and reduce the need for imports. Increased domestic production will also result in better local access, affordable prices, and...
Cabinet approves proposal to establish 157 new nursing colleges at cost of Rs 1570 crore https://ift.tt/kXuxIPB
The decision aims at providing quality, affordable and equitable nursing education. Co-location will allow optimal utilisation of existing infrastructure
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Union Cabinet likely to announce National Medical Device Policy https://ift.tt/kXuxIPB
The proposed policy strives to put in place a comprehensive set of measures for ensuring sustained growth and development of the sector and addressing the challenges of the sector such as regulatory streamlining, skilling of human resources and lack of technology for high-end equipment and lack of appropriate infrastructure, through a coherent policy...
PM Modi says COVID showed borders cannot stop threats to health, calls for integrated global response https://ift.tt/kXuxIPB
While lauding the services of the country's nurses and other caregivers, Prime Minister emphasised, when it comes to holistic healthcare, India has many important strengths like talent, technology, track record and tradition. The world has seen the impact of Indian doctors as they are widely respected for their competence and commitment.
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Centre releases Rs 2,874 crore to PLI beneficiaries so far, says DPIIT official https://ift.tt/FnGprlv
The Indian government has disbursed 2,874.71 crore rupees ($388m) to beneficiaries of its production-linked incentive scheme. The majority of companies, from eight sectors including electronics, telecoms and pharma, have received funds from the scheme, set up in 2020, primarily to enhance domestic manufacturing capacity and boost exports. To date,...
"We should be alert and mindful," says Dr V K Paul on current COVID situation in country https://ift.tt/FnGprlv
Speaking exclusively to ETHealthworld on the sidelines of an event, Dr Paul addressed the state of confusion among people across the country due to the sudden fickle downturn in SARS-CoV-2 infection cases over the past couple of days. While calling the current situation stable, Dr Paul talked about the need to be mindful and alert.
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"Someone duplicated cough syrup to defame India": Managing Director, QP Pharma Chem Ltd after WHO issues alert https://ift.tt/FnGprlv
The World Health Organisation has issued a 'WHO Medical Product Alert' after "Substandard (contaminated)" Guaifenesin Syrup TG Syrup was found in the Marshall Islands and Micronesia. Pathak said that the FDA department had taken samples of cough syrup which were sent to Cambodia for testing. The FDA department has taken samples of cough syrup sent...
PM Modi to inaugurate 'One Earth One Health' advantage healthcare India -2023 https://ift.tt/FnGprlv
The government will organise the international summit on medical value travel to promote the export of Medical services from India. The ten Health Ministers from various countries, accompanying other Dignities from ten countries and foreign business delegates 470 from Government, private hospitals, and medical facilitators will be participating.
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WHO says contaminated cough syrup made in India found in Western Pacific https://ift.tt/zxcwZF9
The WHO statement did not say whether any children in the Marshall Islands or Micronesia had fallen sick. But it said samples from a batch of imported cough syrup, with the product name Guaifenesin syrup TG syrup, was contaminated with unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans when consumed and can prove...
PM to inaugurate medical college in Silvassa, hold roadshow in Daman https://ift.tt/zxcwZF9
This only medical college in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has become a beacon of hope and a symbol of growing aspirations of the region's people, around 40 per cent of whom are tribals.
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Venus Remedies gets marketing authorisation from UK for chemotherapy drug https://ift.tt/zxcwZF9
This marketing authorisation granted to Venus Pharma GmbH, the German subsidiary of Venus Remedies, by one of the world's most stringent healthcare regulatory agencies will enable the company to offer its affordable range of cancer drugs to the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK and neighbouring countries, a company statement said.
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J&J aims for up to $43 bln valuation for consumer health unit Kenvue https://ift.tt/zxcwZF9
J&J is offering 151.2 million shares of the common stock of Kenvue priced between $20 and $23 per share, aiming to raise up to $3.5 billion, based on the top end of the proposed range of the listing.
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India's COVID cases stand at 6,660, active cases dip to 63,380 https://ift.tt/zxcwZF9
A total of 92.56 crores of COVID-19 tests has been conducted so far in India, and 1,89,087 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, as per the health bulletin. The daily positivity rate is 3.52 per cent and the weekly positivity rate is 5.42 per cent. Several states including UP, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana recorded a slight dip in the...
Eli Lilly to sell low blood sugar drug to Amphastar https://ift.tt/zxcwZF9
Amphastar will pay $500 million at closing and another $125 million in cash after one year under the deal. Eli Lilly is also eligible to receive milestone payments of up to $450 million based on sales of Baqsimi, the only nasally administered drug to treat severely low blood sugar in people with diabetes.
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Sun Pharma shares fall 3 per cent after US FDA halts shipments to US from Mohali facility https://ift.tt/zxcwZF9
Sun Pharma's shares fell 3 per cent after the pharmaceutical company temporarily suspended production at its Mohali facility to comply with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s regulations. The company received a letter, titled “Consent Decree Correspondence/Non-Compliance Letter", instructing it to conduct certain corrective actions at the...
Nandyal medical college gets NMC approval https://ift.tt/6vLfFQY
The state government is marching against deadlines to start government medical colleges in Eluru, Vizianagaram, Rajahmundry, Nandyal and Machilipatnam districts from the next academic year 2023-24. The state government, which has launched the works to set up 17 new medical colleges, has decided to kick-start at least five colleges from the coming academic...
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for generic medication https://ift.tt/6vLfFQY
Zydus has got the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Icosapent Ethyl Capsules in strengths of 0.5 g and 1 g, it said in a regulatory filing. The capsules are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia.
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World Malaria Day 2023: Time to deliver zero malaria, says WHO https://ift.tt/6vLfFQY
On World Malaria Day, according to WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, in the shadow of the Covid-19 crisis, the world is not on track to reach the two critical targets of the WHO Global technical strategy (GTS) for malaria 2016-2030: reducing global case incidence and mortality by 90 per cent or more by 2030, based...
India sees decline in COVID-19 cases for second day in a row https://ift.tt/6vLfFQY
The number of cases nationwide has remained way above the 10,000-plus mark consistently since April 19, 2023. Barring a few states such as Karnataka, where election campaigning is in full swing, including Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Ladakh, all other states and union territories saw a decline in fresh infection cases.
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Natco Pharma to launch Indonesian arm https://ift.tt/6vLfFQY
Natco Pharma will initially invest US$1 million for a 51 per cent stake in the subsidiary with the remaining 49 per cent to be held by PT Mitra Medis Exim, which is part of the Mitra Jaya Group, as co-promoter. The subsidiary will sell pharmaceuticals in the Indonesian market and is aimed at giving Natco an entry into new geographies for growth and...
UN Chief urges accelerated climate action and protection of biodiversity on International Mother Earth Day https://ift.tt/6vLfFQY
To address these challenges, Guterres called for accelerated climate action, including deeper and faster emissions cuts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. He also emphasised the need for massive investments in adaptation and resilience, particularly in the most vulnerable communities that are least responsible for the crisis.
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Banning LGBTQ communities from donating blood a threat to equality https://ift.tt/EfOT5np
The Centre recently reiterated its blanket ban on sex workers, transgenders, and gay men from donating blood in India, labelling these communities as high risk for HIV, and Hepatitis B and C infections. This was in response to a Public Interest Litigation titled ‘Thangjam Santa Singh v. Union of India,’ filed in the Supreme Court in 2021 by the transgender...
India reports over 10,000 COVID cases for fifth straight day https://ift.tt/EfOT5np
The country saw a little dip from Saturday's COVID cases tally. India recorded 12,193 on April 22, 11,692 on April 21, 12,591 on April 20, 10,542 on April 19, 7,633 on April 18, and 9,111 on April 17. The total number of tests conducted in the last 24 hours is 1,43,899, the health ministry stated. In wake of the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases...
Japan approves nation's first abortion pill Mefeego https://ift.tt/EfOT5np
It would provide an alternative to a surgical procedure amid calls for progress in women's reproductive rights and gender equality. In Japan, abortions have been usually performed with metal instruments. As this procedure is invasive, medical experts and others are calling for the introduction of abortion pills in Japan.
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COVID strain mild, SII has produced five to six million Covovax doses: Adar Poonawalla https://ift.tt/EfOT5np
Currently, the COVID strain is not severe, it's just a mild strain. Just for precautionary measures, elderly people can get the booster dose, but it would be their choice whether or not to take it. Five to six million doses of Covovax are available. We will also produce the same amount of Covishield doses in the next two to three months: Adar Poonawalla.
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Maharashtra sees 993 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths, XBB.1.16 variant driving surge https://ift.tt/EfOT5np
The recovery count increased by 1,147 in the last 24 hours to touch 80,06,032, leaving Maharashtra with 5,970 active cases, the official said. So far, 8,68,69,019 coronavirus tests have been conducted in the state, including 18,118 in the last 24 hours. The case fatality rate is 1.81 per cent and the recovery rate stands at 98.11 per cent.
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Heart injury biomarker might help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization: Study https://ift.tt/0Xtg3UO
Cardiac troponins are proteins that form part of the heart's contractile machinery and are released into the bloodstream when the heart is damaged. Heart injury biomarker can be used to measure blood test which is widely used in the assessment of heart attacks and other heart conditions.
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Authorities cancel licences of several drug companies for lapses https://ift.tt/0Xtg3UO
Regulators had inspected dozens of drug manufacturing units in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, following reports of the death of 19 children in Uzbekistan allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrup made in India. According to the inspectors who carried out the inspections, certain products for which permissions...
Cause of grey hair may be 'stuck' stem cells, study finds https://ift.tt/0Xtg3UO
A team led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine in the US focused on cells in the skin of mice and also found in humans called melanocyte stem cells, or McSCs. Hair color is controlled by whether nonfunctional but continually multiplying pools of McSCs within hair follicles get the signal to become mature cells that make the protein...
Rate of hospitalisations, mortality from COVID-19 infection essential to understand the severity of illness: Experts https://ift.tt/0Xtg3UO
Recently, the Prime Minister’s office also stepped in to access COVID-19 preparedness. While there were reportedly 89 deaths in March, that number has increased to 201 as of April 16, 2023, and has been refusing to settle down since then. To get to the bottom of this and perhaps understand potential reasons behind the rising death toll, ETHealthworld...
Quota roster not in, 150 faculty posts in PGI 'on hold' https://ift.tt/0Xtg3UO
In 2021, the PGI was asked to prepare a reservation roster by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. After some observations, the same was asked to be modified. However, the roster has not come out to date.
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‘Groundwater contamination leading to Hepatitis outbreak’ https://ift.tt/0Xtg3UO
Water sources have been rampantly contaminated in the areas in Amingaon from where Hepatitis A has been reported. There was no safe drinking water when they fell ill: Achyut Baishya
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Need better surveillance on zoonotic diseases: Union minister https://ift.tt/0Xtg3UO
Strengthening animal health and implementing a ‘One Health' approach can help prevent and control zoonotic diseases, which have a significant impact on animal welfare, economic productivity, and human health: Parshottam Rupala
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HCAH buys nightingales to become largest home healthcare provider https://ift.tt/pSIoQ3M
The acquisition of Nightingales will make HCAH India's largest out-of-hospital care provider with a presence in eight top cities and over 3,000 healthcare professionals, with an annual turnover of around ₹200 crore. The details of the share swap were not disclosed. Nightingales' co-founder and healthcare industry veteran - Vishal Bali will join HCAH...
60 years after becoming a state, Nagaland to get its 1st med college https://ift.tt/pSIoQ3M
The medical college will begin its journey with 100 MBBS students from the academic session 2023-24. The state government will send the acceptance letter within a week to enable the MARB to issue the Letter of Permission for the academic year 2023-24
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India's Serum in talks on fill-finishing malaria vaccine in Ghana, official says https://ift.tt/pSIoQ3M
Fill-finishing is one of the final stages of drug manufacturing and packaging. The vaccine's approval by Ghana and Nigeria was unusual because final-stage trial data has not yet been published and the World Health Organisation (WHO) is still assessing its safety and effectiveness.
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Long COVID signs are seen in flu cases as well: Study https://ift.tt/pSIoQ3M
The study was done on the residents of Queensland, Australia where close to 90 pr cent were vaccinated during the Omicron led COVID wave. Though the burden of long COVID seems not to be there in the Omicron era, there is a vulnerable section of the population like elderly people and those with a compromised immunity system. Studies have found more...
WHO officially launches mRNA vaccine hub in Cape Town https://ift.tt/pSIoQ3M
In 2021, the WHO picked South African biotech firm Afrigen Biologics for a pilot project to give poor and middle-income countries the know-how and licenses to make COVID vaccines, in what South African President Cyril Ramaphosa then called a historic step. WHO said 69.7 per cent of the global population had received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine...
India is one of the countries with highest vaccine confidence: UNICEF report https://ift.tt/pSIoQ3M
The State of the World's Children 2023 report highlights India as one of the countries with the highest vaccine confidence in the world: Cynthia McCaffrey.
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Principal Secretary to PM chairs high-level meeting amid COVID-19 rise, stresses on 5-fold strategy https://ift.tt/pSIoQ3M
The PMO informed in a statement that the focus of the meeting was on the status of preparedness of health infrastructure and logistics, drugs, vaccination campaign in the country, and the key necessary steps as a response to the recent surge in COVID cases.
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India believes in democratised access to all digital health solutions: Mansukh Mandaviya https://ift.tt/x1tFqJn
The Minister added that the side event will explore the transformative potential of digital health and innovations that can help achieve Universal Health Coverage, stated a release from the government. The event on Citizen-centric Health Delivery Ecosystems for Universal Health Coverage Leveraging Digital Health and Innovations commenced on Tuesday.
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Heat is surging across India, risking blackouts and even deaths https://ift.tt/x1tFqJn
India’s bracing for what might be a hotter summer than usual. This year, there’s increased focus on the weather after the subcontinent suffered a punishing heat wave in 2022 that caused widespread human suffering and affected global wheat supplies.
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Liver Resection in the management of HCC has a lot to offer: Experts https://ift.tt/x1tFqJn
ETHealthworld on the occasion of World Liver Day interacted with experts to understand the role of surgical liver resection in HCC, the medical professionals also addressed the increased incidence of tumours, and recent advances to improve better prognosis in patients.
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India records 10, 543 new COVID-19 cases, 27 deaths in last 24 hrs https://ift.tt/x1tFqJn
As the active caseload has crossed the 60,000-plus mark, medical specialists are suggesting that the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, the fastest spreading COVID strain till now, is the reason behind the latest rise in cases. Among the states and union territories, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, Chattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh have reported the...
Odisha Govt to deploy superannuated teachers of AFMS in medical colleges, hospitals https://ift.tt/x1tFqJn
Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Odisha, Shalini Pandit, wrote a letter to the Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India on Tuesday, stating the consent of the state government for acceptance of the scheme SRESTA (Scheme for Redeployment of Superannuated Teachers of the AFMS) in Medical College and Hospitals (MCHs) of Odisha.
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IIT council discusses mental health issues of students https://ift.tt/x1tFqJn
IIT Council is the apex body which takes decisions on policy matters at IITs. Chaired by the Union education minister, the council has all IIT directors on board. The 55th meeting was held on Tuesday after two years.
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MediSage hosts its largest virtual case-based talks for PG students https://ift.tt/x1tFqJn
This is one of the many projects that MediSage has undertaken to support the medical community & promote digital education.
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US Supreme Court to weigh key standard in whistleblower fraud cases https://ift.tt/fD5GjKa
The litigation was filed under a law called the False Claims Act that lets individuals sue on behalf of the US government when they have evidence of fraud against federal programs. The whistleblowers, seeking monetary damages, accused the companies of offering prescription drugs at discounted prices to most customers paying out of pocket, while improperly...
Delhi-AIIMS plans to make indoor navigation app for patients https://ift.tt/fD5GjKa
The director has formed a committee of five that has Dr Vivek Tandon, professor in the department of neurosurgery, as the chairperson. The committee has to ensure the app is ready in three months. The director has instructed the committee to involve experienced a government organisation, PSU or government autonomous body with a track record of implementing...
Poor diet linked to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes globally: Study https://ift.tt/fD5GjKa
The analysis, published in the journal Nature Medicine, looked at data from 1990 and 2018, providing valuable insight into which dietary factors are driving type 2 diabetes burden by world region. The researchers found that Of the 11 dietary factors considered, three had an outsized contribution to the rising global incidence of type 2 diabetes: Insufficient...
Insurers seek sops to cover specially abled https://ift.tt/fD5GjKa
It comes after the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) asked the insurers to come out with a new insurance product along these lines, they said. Insurers will make a representation to the IRDAI in this regard, said a senior executive with one of the general insurance companies.
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India logs 7,633 new COVID cases ; active cases stand at 61,233 https://ift.tt/fD5GjKa
Amid rising COVID cases, 436 cases of XBB1.16.1 mutated sub-variant have been detected in the country till now, as per the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) data.
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It is a golden moment for other countries to learn from India: WHO's India representative Dr Roderico Ofrin https://ift.tt/fD5GjKa
I always say a prepared India is a prepared world because it is a resource for the world for preparedness, but also a healthy India is a healthy world, because its investments in health for its people, actually change the whole health global landscape: Dr Roderico Ofrin
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436 cases of XBB1.16.1 mutated sub-variant found in India: INSACOG https://ift.tt/fD5GjKa
The INSACOG data has shown that 2,735 cases of the XBB1.16 variant have been found in a total of 24 states and Union Territories. India has recorded 9,111 new coronavirus infections, while active cases have increased to 60,313, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
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India's mobile clinic initiative has lessons for world to overcome transport barriers: Top UNICEF official https://ift.tt/bqax6yo
Lessons learnt from India on having mobile clinic options to mitigate transport barriers can be applied to insurgency-prone areas like Afghanistan, where a modified scooter or auto rickshaw (called zaranj) can act as an emergency ambulance to transport pregnant women in labour to the nearest hospital, says Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan Balaji, Senior Adviser...
Arcturus variant of XBB.1.16: A new subvariant of Omicron spreading in India raises concerns https://ift.tt/bqax6yo
India recorded 9,111 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 60,313, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll increased to 5,31,141 with 27 deaths. The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore (4,48,27,226).
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India logs 9,111 new COVID-19 cases, active cases rise to 60,313 https://ift.tt/bqax6yo
While 24 deaths were reported nationwide in the last twenty-four hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)’s website has updated the death toll to 5,31,141 as of April 17, 2023. Three deaths were reported from Maharashtra and one from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala; three each in Delhi...
COVID-19 booster dose can do more harm than good at this time, says AIIMS doctor; some experts disagree https://ift.tt/bqax6yo
In view of these increasing cases, many experts and doctors are advising people to take maximum precautions and telling those who have not taken booster doses, to take them.
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G20 HWG meet in Goa to use advocacy power to consolidate existing initiatives in health emergencies https://ift.tt/bqax6yo
The group in principle agreed for three proposed priorities, including mapping ongoing initiatives in health emergencies, prevention, preparedness and response and promoted convergence in global health architecture.
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Mild COVID infection can shrink brain by up to 2 per cent, reveals study https://ift.tt/39Kp5Ya
The review by a team of researchers from IFHE University, Hyderabad, found that COVID-19 patients with even minor symptoms lose anywhere from 0.2 to 2 per cent of their olfactory cortex (the portion of the brain that deals with smell). This was observed during scans.
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Active COVID cases in country climb to 57,542 https://ift.tt/39Kp5Ya
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.61 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.78 per cent. The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore (4,48,18,115). The active cases now comprise 0.13 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.68 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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Upload assessment reports of all medical colleges, NMC told https://ift.tt/39Kp5Ya
The Central Information Commission (CIC), in a recent decision, has advised the National Medical Commission (NMC) to upload assessment reports of all medical colleges for the current academic year on its website.
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India's bio-economy likely to touch USD 300 billion by 2030 https://ift.tt/39Kp5Ya
The country's bio-economy was valued at $ 80.12 billion between January and December of 2021, according to the Indian Bio-economy Report 2022. Also, the report included some fascinating information about India's expanding bio-economy, such as the fact that three biotech startups were incorporated every day in 2021 (A total of 1,128 biotech start-ups...
U.S. begins testing bird flu vaccines for poultry after record outbreak https://ift.tt/39Kp5Ya
The trials, conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service, are the first step in a lengthy process toward the possible use of vaccines to protect poultry from the lethal virus. There is no guarantee the government will ultimately approve their use.
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Immunity conferred by T-cells-based vaccine could last longer https://ift.tt/39Kp5Ya
Upon being challenged with a lethal dose of SARS-CoV-2, the researchers found that 87.5 per cent of the mice vaccinated with the T-cell-based vaccine survived while only one of the control-group mice survived.
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NITI Aayog recommends Indian standards of drug regulation to be on par with global standards https://ift.tt/YUwrDRJ
The apex public policy think tank of the central government also suggested creating a separate authority to regulate medical devices in the country which is currently being monitored by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
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COVID-19: India adds 10,753 fresh cases, active infections at 53,720 https://ift.tt/YUwrDRJ
The active cases now comprise 0.12 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.69, according to the ministry website.
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Launch of new facilities will strengthen medical infra in NE: PM Modi https://ift.tt/YUwrDRJ
The 500-bed tertiary care teaching hospitals with 24 undergraduate departments in the three medical colleges will start with 100 annual MBBS student intake, taking the total MBBS student intake to 1500 in Assam. Prime Minister also laid the foundation of the Rs 546 crore Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII), a joint initiative of...
800 PG medical students cry foul over hostel facility in remote areas in Telangana https://ift.tt/YUwrDRJ
Giving in to their demands, the Telangana government on Thursday issued their revised posting orders, allowing them to stay closer to area hospitals as the government was unable to provide the facilities within a short span of time.
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Novo Nordisk hikes full-year forecast on GLP-1 drug sales https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
Novo Nordisk was overwhelmed by demand for Wegovy after it was launched in the United States in 2021 and the firm's supply constraints were exacerbated when a contract manufacturer had to temporarily suspend production over manufacturing issues.
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World has 28 per cent risk of new COVID-like pandemic within 10 years: Airfinity https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
Climate change, growth in international travel, increasing populations and the threat posed by zoonotic diseases contribute to the risk, according to London-based Airfinity Ltd. But if effective vaccines are rolled out 100 days after the discovery of a new pathogen, the likelihood of a deadly pandemic drops to 8.1 per cent, according to the firm’s...
Price of package services unchanged, rendering CGHS revision ‘too little, too late’: NATHEALTH President https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
While lauding the government for taking a step forward in the revision of CGHS rates, Dr Raghuvanshi, however, has called the revision "too little, too late." He said: "One of the major elements of the CGHS rate revision—the pricing of package services—remains unchanged, rendering the revision too little, too late."
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India's stretched health care fails millions in rural areas https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
India's population has quadrupled since its independence in 1947, and an already fragile medical system has been stretched too thin: In the country's vast countryside, health centers are rare, understaffed and sometimes run out of essential medicines. For hundreds of millions of people, basic health care means a daunting journey to a distant government-run...
Australian national weighing 175 kg undergoes high-risk surgery for spine-related ailment at Delhi hospital https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
A 33-year-old Australian man, weighing 175 kg and suffering from a spine-related ailment, has received a new lease of life following a high-risk surgery involving the use of advanced robotic technology at a Delhi hospital, doctors at the facility said.
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Study finds how single drop of blood can detect HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
Hepatitis B or C claim the lives of over a million people each year. Every year, 1.5 million individuals contract HIV, and 650,000 people pass away from HIV-related causes. The World Health Organisation has made the elimination of all three viruses by 2030 one of its global health strategies but new tests are necessary if case numbers are to be reduced.
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Arcturus - new COVID variant - emerges with this never-seen-before symptom https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is also keeping a close eye on the new subvariant of COVID, XBB.1.16, which is also called Arcturus. The cases linked to this new Covid subvariant are also rising in other countries such as the US, Australia and Singapore.
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Female health workers need better radiation protection to reduce risk of breast cancer https://ift.tt/f0t3o1C
Ionising radiation is a known human carcinogen and breast tissue is highly radiation sensitive. As such, there are concerns that regular exposure to ionising radiation during image guided procedures may be linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in female healthcare workers.
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Ukraine to allow medical students to take key exam from India https://ift.tt/GzKi1cA
The Ukrainian minister also proposed that rebuilding infrastructure in Ukraine could be an opportunity for Indian companies. While recalling that India has provided medicines, medical equipment to Ukraine, Indian authorities told her that India would provide school buses to Ukraine.
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India logs 10,158 new COVID cases, active caseload stands at 44,998 https://ift.tt/GzKi1cA
The Ministry updated that a total of 92.34 crores of COVID-19 tests were conducted so far, whereas 2,29,958 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate is 4.42 per cent and the weekly positivity rate is 4.02 per cent.
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Khammam medical college gets NMC nod for 100 MBBS seats https://ift.tt/GzKi1cA
The medical assessment and rating board (MARB) of NMC examined the assessors' report for assessing the availability of infrastructure facilities in the college, laboratories, library, hostels, availability of faculty, their experience, publications, residents/tutors, nursing and paramedical staff along with other facilities at Government Medical College,...
US pauses new patients on Merck's MS drug, shares dive https://ift.tt/GzKi1cA
Merck shares were down five per cent at 0757 GMT on news of the setback, sliding to the bottom of Germany's blue-chip DAX index. The science and technology group must now place on hold the initiation of new evobrutinib patients and halt studies involving patients who have been taking the drug for less than 70 days.
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SC judgement provides only partial resolution to Ukraine returned med students https://ift.tt/GzKi1cA
After a long overhaul of eight months, the SC, in its verdict on March 28, allowed Ukraine-returned Indian medical students to get through the final MBBS exam in two attempts. But the verdict has left the students in a greater state of confusion. Students are saying that the implications of the verdict are such that only the final-year students have...
SC judgement provides only partial resolution to Ukraine returned med students https://ift.tt/ijYoWvU
After a long overhaul of eight months, the SC, in its verdict on March 28, allowed Ukraine-returned Indian medical students to get through the final MBBS exam in two attempts. But the verdict has left the students in a greater state of confusion. Students are saying that the implications of the verdict are such that only the final-year students have...
15 COVID-related deaths in last 12 days in Delhi: Data https://ift.tt/ijYoWvU
More than 5,500 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the last two weeks, while the active cases tally has risen by 150 per cent in the same period, according to official data.
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India's active COVID caseload crosses 40k, highest in last 7 months https://ift.tt/ijYoWvU
In addition to this, 16 new fatalities are reported nationwide, bringing the total death toll to 5,31,016 since the onset of the pandemic. The mortalities have taken place: two each in Delhi, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh; one each in Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh; and five reconciled in Kerala.
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Parkinson’s disease: Music therapy a promising future treatment? https://ift.tt/ijYoWvU
Music and medicine have historically been closely knit, and that has continued with time. ETHealthworld, on the occasion of World Parkinson’s Day, spoke with experts to learn more about the potential of music therapy as an intervention. Especially if it is applied at the early stages of the disease and can have a lasting impact on the communication,...
Model created using AI and tweets to help early detection of mental disorders https://ift.tt/ijYoWvU
Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil said that preliminary findings from the model suggested the possibility of detecting the likelihood of a person developing depression based solely on their social media friends and followers.
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Rajasthan: Govt unhappy with medical college HoDs, issues guidelines https://ift.tt/ijYoWvU
The medical education department has now strictly asked the HoDs to look after general administration and day-to-day work of their departments, including allocation of duties to staff, ensuring the required presence of manpower at all work points, maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and the supply of medicines and consumables.
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India's Glenmark Pharma weighs selling stake in Glenmark Life https://ift.tt/ijYoWvU
Glenmark Pharma has hired Kotak Mahindra Capital Co Ltd to oversee the sale of its stake in Glenmark Life and has contacted buyout funds to gauge interest, citing two people familiar with the matter.
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JB Pharma eyeing acquisitions to enter diabetes segment https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
JB Pharma has been investing in the chronic segment with a sharp focus on the cardiovascular segment through both acquisitions and new launches.
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India registers 5676 new COVID cases, active cases stand at 37,093 https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
The Ministry updated that a total of 92.30 crores of COVID-19 tests were conducted so far, whereas 1,93,796 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate is 2.88 per cent and the weekly positivity rate is 3.81 per cent.
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COVID jab Covovax as heterologous booster to be available on CoWIN soon; to cost Rs 225 per dose https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
Covovax can be administered to those who have already vaccinated with Covishield or Covaxin. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on January 16 had approved the market authorisation for Covovax for those who have been administered two doses of either Covishield or Covaxin. Covovax has been approved by WHO and USFDA, USA.
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Dr Agarwals Institute signs MoU with LICET https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
The eligibility for enrolling in the BSc Optometry course will be Class XII passed out from any recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in the science stream with biology. For the PG programme, a UG Degree in Optometry from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent marks are required. Dr Agarwals Institute of...
Nationwide COVID mock drill underway to take stock of preparedness https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
Mock drills to assess the preparedness of hospitals in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases are underway at several private and public facilities across India. The country registered 5,880 new cases and 14 deaths due to the virus. The Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, recently urged state health ministers to oversee such drills and stressed the...
Not a single broker will be allowed on medical college campus: Brijesh Pathak https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
When asked by the media on the allegations leveled by Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav that the health scenario of the state is on ventilator, Pathak said that SP leaders only tweet and level allegations on social media while sitting at their homes whereas, the ground realities have completely changed while people are getting free...
Mock drills held in TN, Haryana to check COVID-19 preparedness https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
On Friday, Mansukh Mandaviya, who chaired a review meeting with states, urged them to conduct mock drills of all hospital infrastructure on April 10 and 11 and review the health preparedness with district administrations and health officials.
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Temasek buys 41 per cent stake in India's Manipal Health for $2 bln https://ift.tt/8RlJuZm
While Manipal did not specify the deal value, Temasek has paid about $2 billion for the additional stake, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Manipal did not immediately respond to a query seeking comment.
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With 5,880 fresh infection cases in 24 hrs, active COVID-19 caseload above 35,000 https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
India's active COVID caseload as touched 35,199. Several states, including Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, have started imposing stricter measures, including the mandatory usage of masks in public places. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, is expected to visit the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),...
COVID-19 virus may have originated from humans, claims Chinese scientist https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
Tong Yigang of the Beijing University of Chemical Technology, said that the genetic sequences of viral samples taken from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan thought to be the ground zero site of the pandemic, were "almost identical" to those of patients infected with the coronavirus, suggesting that COVID-19 may have originated from humans.
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PM Narendra Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 8,500 crore on Bihu: Himanta Biswa Sarma https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
The state government as part of a joint venture with IITGuwahati — Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovative Institute — will make an initial expenditure of about Rs 600 crore. Besides healthcare, the JV is expected to offer engineering solutions to indigenous instruments linked to healthcare.
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Nationwide drill in hospitals on Apr 10, 11 to check COVID preparedness, Mandaviya to visit AIIMS Jhajjar https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
In a review meeting held on April 7, Mandaviya had urged state health ministers to visit hospitals and oversee the mock drills. He had also advised them to review the preparedness with district administrations and health officials on April 8 and 9.
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AIIMS-Bibinagar finally gets infrastructure boost after 17-year wait in Hyderabad https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
The health facility had started off as Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (Nims), Hyderabad, extension campus and was proposed for upgradation under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in 2006, but saw the formal inauguration of out-patient (OP) services only in March, 2016. It was subsequently rechristened as AIIMS, Bibinagar. The...
COVID cases up: It's still endemic, say virologists https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
On Saturday, the nation's active caseload stood at 31,194, with 6,155 fresh cases recorded on the day. Karnataka logged 321 new COVID cases on Saturday, though no deaths were reported on the day.
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India's COVID caseload reach 32,814 with 5,357 COVID-19 infections reported in 24 hrs https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
With the rising COVID-19 cases, state governments are gearing up for nationwide mock drills scheduled for April 10 and 11 to take COVID-preparedness into consideration. Meanwhile, the Haryana government has made the masks mandatory in public places. Kerala's government too sprung into action and made masks mandatory for pregnant women, women, and the...
After scam arrest, surgery resumes in Delhi's Safdarjung hospital https://ift.tt/O3k1b8P
After the arrest of Dr Manish Rawat and four of his accomplices for asking patients to pay for early surgeries and for making them buy surgical requirements from particular sellers at elevated prices, the hospital administration had to undertake an internal scrutiny of all the existing systems.
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PM Modi brought preventive health into focus for first time in India: Jitendra Singh https://ift.tt/xy1jMUh
Addressing the gathering at an event at Government Medical College, Jammu, Jitendra Singh flagged two issues, the first is the shift from clinical medicine teaching due to an increase in diagnostic capabilities.
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6,155 fresh COVID infections in India, active cases climb to 31,194 https://ift.tt/xy1jMUh
India's COVID-19 tally now stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,51,259). The death toll climbed to 5,30,954 with 11 deaths, including two reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
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Hospitals across India run out of Covishield, Covaxin stock https://ift.tt/xy1jMUh
There is a haze on the exact count of centres not having these vaccines, but both government and private hubs are said to be affected. Representatives of hospitals in Pune, Mumbai and Delhi said the situation was the fallout of batches of these vaccines surpassing the expiry date.
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India asks states to ramp up testing as COVID-19 cases climb https://ift.tt/xy1jMUh
At a meeting to review the degree to which the states are prepared, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked them to ramp up genome testing and conduct mock drills in hospitals, a government statement said.
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Singapore fund Temasek takes over Manipal in $2billion+ deal https://ift.tt/xy1jMUh
In the largest deal in the Indian healthcare space, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has bought a majority stake in Bengaluru-based Manipal Health Enterprises for over $2 billion.
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Medical diagnosis via ChatGPT: A big bad wolf or helping hand? https://ift.tt/P69DKcA
Experts opine that ChatGPT usage for medical diagnosis needs a wait-and-watch approach and shouldn’t be blown out of proportion. At the outset, such innovations will profoundly change physicians' practice basis that the tool is trained accordingly. The masses that are swept off their feet by the AI bubble should understand its ill effects as it could...
Is whole genome sequencing the gold standard for TB testing? https://ift.tt/P69DKcA
In the wake of rapid innovations to detect TB, ETHealthworld spoke to diagnostic and TB experts to understand the technological advancement, significance, and the future of testing TB through sputum samples, and why it's still considered the gold standard for diagnosing TB.
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World Health Day: Industry experts propose roadmap to address India’s healthcare challenges https://ift.tt/P69DKcA
On World Health Day industry experts deliberate on a series of issues that come in the way of the principle of achieving quality health services for all. Domain experts brought sharp perspectives and insights about the challenges that the Indian healthcare industry faces at various levels. Experts spoke about a range of issues, from the implementation...
World Health Day: All you need to know about dopamine-boosting foods https://ift.tt/P69DKcA
Interestingly, a neurotransmitter in the brain known as dopamine, which also acts as a chemical messenger between neurons, is at the heart of problems related to eating disorders and addiction as well. ETHealthworld, on the occasion of World Health Day, brings to you the most frequently asked questions about dopamine-boosting foods.
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#WorldHealthDay: Boost your mental health with advice from experts https://ift.tt/P69DKcA
Experts tell us why a healthy mind is as important as a fit body for our overall well-being and what you can do to achieve that.
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WHO calls for urgent efforts to bridge gaps accentuated by Covid, achieve health for all https://ift.tt/OQezLDl
WHO regional director for South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh said the world health body is fully committed to achieving health for all through universal health coverage (UHC) and facilitating access to essential health services for all without financial hardship.
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HITES achieved 58 per cent jump in net profit during FY 2022–23 https://ift.tt/OQezLDl
HITES, a central public sector undertaking under the Union Health Ministry, reported profit after tax of Rs 27.76 crores in 2022–23, compared with Rs 17.60 crores in 2021–22. MoHFW elaborated further that the significantly positive results were achieved largely due to the infrastructure development business, which saw the completion of the new All...
Changes to medical admission process planned to save time https://ift.tt/OQezLDl
Some parents and counsellors have urged the medical selection committee to follow the IIT admission process where students are not allowed to exit counselling. “The option to exit during the first round must be removed. Students must take the seat they are given and apply for an upgrade in further rounds, either in state or AIQ round. Otherwise after...
Vulnerable population groups could not use services under PMJAY: Analysis https://ift.tt/OQezLDl
In terms of gender, though enrolment under the scheme is almost equal for men and women, the total number and value of claims were higher for males. And though private hospitals constituted 56 per cent of empanelled hospitals, they accounted for 75 per cent of the money spent on reimbursing claims under PMJAY.
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New Omicron strain more immune evasive: Experts https://ift.tt/OQezLDl
XBB.1.16, the Omicron recombinant behind the surge in India's Covid cases, is picking up additional mutations on its spike and this could help it gain further growth advantage, top experts tracking mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus told TOI.
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Demand to access: More to NEET-PG 2023 than just eye-catching toppers list https://ift.tt/OQezLDl
Swaying away from trends, the cut-off this year was much higher in contrast to its dropping down in the past couple of years. At least 20 students crossed the 700-plus mark (out of 800), whereas last year, there was only one. But one thing that didn’t raise eyebrows was that over two lakh students had the aspiration of pursuing master's degrees rather...
Demand to access: More to NEET-PG 2023 than just eye-catching toppers list https://ift.tt/OQezLDl
Swaying away from trends, the cut-off this year was much higher in contrast to its dropping down in the past couple of years. At least 20 students crossed the 700-plus mark (out of 800), whereas last year, there was only one. But one thing that didn’t raise eyebrows was that over two lakh students had the aspiration of pursuing master's degrees rather...
Mortality rate higher among brain stroke patients hit by COVID: Study https://ift.tt/r7Uxtbj
Stating that COVID-19 infection can lead to various neurological disorders, including acute stroke, the researchers said they had investigated the functional outcome and its determinants among patients with acute stroke associated with the pandemic.
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COVID infection accelerates dementia progression, India study shows https://ift.tt/r7Uxtbj
The researchers investigated the effects of COVID-19 on cognitive impairment in 14 patients with preexisting dementia who had suffered further cognitive deterioration following the infection with SARS-CoV-2. The patients included four with Alzheimer's disease, five with vascular dementia, three with Parkinson's disease, and two with the behavioral...
Johnson & Johnson offers USD 8.9 bln to settle 'talc caused cancer' lawsuits https://ift.tt/r7Uxtbj
Johnson & Johnson said its subsidiary LTL Management LLC (LTL) has re-filed for bankruptcy protection to obtain approval of a reorganization plan that it said will "equitably and efficiently resolve all claims arising from cosmetic talc litigation" against the company and its affiliates.
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Eyedrops maker couldn't ensure factory was sterile, FDA says https://ift.tt/r7Uxtbj
Food and Drug Administration officials uncovered about a dozen problems with how Global Pharma Healthcare made and tested its eyedrops during an inspection from late February through early March. The FDA released its preliminary inspection report Monday.
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Doctor Manish Rawat's Arrest: Safdarjung Hospital puts scheduled surgeries on hold https://ift.tt/r7Uxtbj
The recent arrest of a neurosurgeon working at Safdarjung Hospital has compelled the administration to formulate a new policy for the purchase and use of implant devices for surgeries.
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People need to remain vigilant against new COVID strain: Official https://ift.tt/VFRXA50
Further, he noted that the current surge in the COVID cases could be attributed to the spread of the XBB 1.16 variant in the country. India recorded a single-day jump of 3,641 fresh COVID-19 cases as the active caseload rose to 20,219, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
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National Medical Commission issues guidelines for teachers https://ift.tt/VFRXA50
Teachers must teach the students to conduct bedside discussions in a sensitive manner that respects the dignity and rights of patients, and should emphasise the immense importance of correct and complete documentation to the students. It highlighted that teachers must be aware that they are the role models for students and are closely observed, analysed...
AIIMS Bhubaneswar introduces millets in diet of students, patients to promote healthy eating habits https://ift.tt/VFRXA50
We are really enthusiastic to introduce millets in the diet of our students and patients. We believe that it will provide the patients the essential fibres they need to recover quickly. We are committed to provide the best care to our patients and this is one of the many steps we are taking in that direction: Dr Ashutosh Biswas
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India’s COVID-19 surge continues, 3,038 new cases reported in 24hrs https://ift.tt/VFRXA50
Experts suggest that India is now in the ‘endemic’ phase of COVID-19, meaning that the daily numbers are low, relatively steady and having minor fluctuations. Despite the rise in cases, XBB.1.16 is not likely to lead to another major wave, as Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister yesterday reassured, “We need to remain alert but there is no need...
Post-Covid, big jump in students going abroad https://ift.tt/VFRXA50
There has been a significant increase in students going abroad for studies. Responding to a written question on students opting for foreign universities for higher education, the Centre on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that after a dip in numbers during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the numbers have increased to 7.5 lakh in 2022 from 5.8 lakh in 2019.
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Serum Institute seeks inclusion of Covovax on CoWIN as heterologous booster dose for adults https://ift.tt/VFRXA50
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had on January 16 approved the market authorisation for Covovax for those who have been administered two doses of either Covishield or Covaxin. Also, Covovax has been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
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Cost of 651 essential medicines down 7 pc from April as govt caps ceiling prices https://ift.tt/VFRXA50
The health ministry had amended NLEM in September 2022 and it now has a total of 870 drugs. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) noted that with the capping of ceiling prices, the cost of 651 essential drugs on an average had already come down by 16.62 per cent.
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Why salt could cause millions of deaths before 2030 https://ift.tt/p41902M
The bulk of deaths are from cardiovascular ailments linked to the excessive consumption of sodium, WHO has said in its first Global Report On Sodium Intake Reduction. WHO predicted that 7 million people could die of diseases linked to excessive salt consumption before this decade ends.
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India registers 3,641 COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths in 24 hrs https://ift.tt/p41902M
While eleven deaths were reported nationwide in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)’s website has updated the death toll to 5,30,892. The deaths happened are three in Maharashtra and one each in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, and Rajasthan, and four were reconciled in Kerala.
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India Inc reactivates COVID protocols as cases rise in India https://ift.tt/p41902M
Indian companies are introducing stricter measures after a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country. Measures include work-from-home policies, regular testing and temperature checks, and mask mandates. Companies such as Jindal Steel and Power are advising employees on COVID-appropriate behaviours and organising regular testing at corporate offices.
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With 4,000 fresh cases in past week, Kerala reports highest Covid tally https://ift.tt/p41902M
As the number of fresh Covid cases more than doubled in the past week over the previous seven days, the sharpest spikes were seen in Kerala, Goa and the northern states such as Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and UP, as per TOI's Covid database.
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MGMMC starts four new departments, two in superspeciality hospital https://ift.tt/p41902M
The four departments include Head and Neck surgery, and Radiodiagnosis, Emergency Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR). The first two Head and Neck surgery and Radiodiagnosis are set up in SS hospital and others are related to broad specifications, officials said.
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Rajasthan Govt approves proposal to set up 3 new medical colleges in state https://ift.tt/p41902M
As per an official statement, each medical college will be constructed at the cost of Rs 250 crores. The statement added that Rs 75 crore would be spent for necessary equipment, furniture and books in these colleges.
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Remain cautious and wear mask, focus should be on clinical cases: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi https://ift.tt/p41902M
People should wear masks in crowded places, like markets and movie theatres, and not be complacent. Extra caution should be exercised by those who are immunocompromised or have co-morbidities. Experts also urged people to take their booster dose against Covid, if they haven't got it already.
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India's updated Covid guidelines advise caution on antibiotics, steroid use https://ift.tt/ZXPDyFj
Doctors have been asked to examine the possibility of co-infection of Covid with other endemic infections. They have also been advised to avoid using steroids in mild incidences.
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India records 3,824 new COVID cases, highest in 184 days https://ift.tt/ZXPDyFj
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently stated that the highest numbers of new COVID cases from the South-East Asia Region 27 February to 26 March 2023 were reported from India (18,130 new cases). Amid the recent spike in COVID cases across the country, doctors have advised people to wear masks and get a COVID test done in case of symptoms.
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Global Pharma recalls 50,000 tubes of contaminated eye drops in US: USFDA https://ift.tt/ZXPDyFj
The lot has been manufactured by Chennai-based Global Pharma Healthcare and distributed in the US market by New York-based Delsam Pharma. Stating the reason for recall, the US health regulator said that"FDA analysis found unopened tubes to be contaminated with bacteria."
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AI experts disown Musk-backed campaign citing their research https://ift.tt/ZXPDyFj
The open letter says AI systems with "human-competitive intelligence" pose profound risks to humanity, citing 12 pieces of research from experts including university academics as well as current and former employees of OpenAI, Google and its subsidiary DeepMind. Civil society groups in the US and EU have since pressed lawmakers to rein in OpenAI's...
18 essential medicines, ORS, get pricier from today, 10%-12% hike likely in Kolkata https://ift.tt/ZXPDyFj
The price of clinidipine & telmisartan, taken for high BP, heart disorder and kidney ailments, is likely to increase by Rs 16 for a strip of 10 tablets. Dapagliflozin & metformin hydrochloride, used for patients with Type II diabetes, are likely to cost you Rs 20 more for a strip. Gliclazide & metformin hydrochloride is also likely to rise...
PET scan facilities in all medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh soon: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu https://ift.tt/KrHot5z
The PET block would be a three-story building with modern amenities for patients, doctors, and paramedical staff besides parking space for about 50 vehicles, he added.
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India adds 2,994 COVID cases https://ift.tt/KrHot5z
At 16,354, the active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.77 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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Cytokinetics to focus on heart disease drug after ALS trial failure https://ift.tt/KrHot5z
The drug is being developed to treat a heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathies, which causes the thickening of heart muscles and can lead to cardiac arrest. Late-stage data from the drug is expected later this year.
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AIIMS-Delhi to set up museum to showcase medical legacy https://ift.tt/KrHot5z
With a view to showcase its legacy, AIIMS has decided to set up a museum of archives and formed an eight-member committee to collect and maintain the archives. The archives will also be digitalised on the institute’s website.
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