When the investigation started, it emerged that perhaps around 30 doctors from the hospital had reportedly carried out clinical trials without mandatory permissions from their respective departments and institute authorities.
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'Medicine should not be used for playing religious card' https://ift.tt/tpJb54w
The letter said that they are not allowed to cover heads inside the operation theatre and according to their religious beliefs wearing hijab is mandatory for Muslim women under all circumstances. "Hijab-wearing women have a difficult time finding a balance between donning the compliant religious attire and maintaining modesty while also complying with...
Enzene Biosciences announces India launch of colorectal cancer drug Bevacizumab https://ift.tt/tpJb54w
During the launch of Bevacizumab, a biosimilar of Avastin, Dr Himanshu Gadgil, CEO, Enzene Biosciences Ltd stated that one of the problems they were trying to solve was to disrupt the cost barriers in the biosimilars market because India has been developing biosimilars for quite some time but the affordability has remained a big concern.
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Active COVID cases in country decline to 1533 https://ift.tt/tpJb54w
The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,94,188). The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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China's CSPC Pharma partners with Pfizer for oral COVID treatment https://ift.tt/tpJb54w
The combination of Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir sold under the brand name Paxlovid, an oral small molecule developed by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, is used to treat patients suffering from mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms and who are at the risk of disease progression.
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WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen: Sources https://ift.tt/tpJb54w
Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum and some Snapple drinks, will be listed in July as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" for the first time by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organisation's (WHO) cancer research arm.
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Funding brings first new TB vaccine in a century a step closer https://ift.tt/YAuGo3Q
TB, a bacterial disease that mostly affects the lungs, is preventable and treatable, but 10 million people still catch it annually, and 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021, almost entirely in low and middle-income countries.
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Active Covid cases in country dip to 1549 https://ift.tt/YAuGo3Q
The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,94,144). The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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Corona acquires Myoril brand from Sanofi Healthcare India for Rs 234 crore https://ift.tt/YAuGo3Q
With the Myoril brand becoming a part of its portfolio, CORONA gains its first offering in the muscle relaxant category, strengthening its existing line up of more than 80 brands. The scientific expertise and market presence of Myoril in the muscle relaxant market complement Corona’s therapeutic enrichment efforts and strengthen its orthopaedic portfolio.
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Maha cabinet nod for medical colleges courts in Vidarbha https://ift.tt/YAuGo3Q
Announced first in 2022 and later in this year’s budget, total nine medical colleges are being started in Maharashtra. Of these, Vidarbha will get to host medical colleges in Bhandara, Buldhana, Washim, Gadchiroli, Wardha and Amravati. For this, the state cabinet has now sanctioned almost Rs4,400 crore.
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1 in 100 patients now at risk of expanded dengue syndrome https://ift.tt/YAuGo3Q
Till June 27, Ernakulam reported 1,283 probable cases and 536 confirmed cases. Cheruvattoor, Chengamanad, Vazhakkulam, Thrikkakara and the outskirts of Kochi are reporting more cases per day.
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Bengaluru woman sues dentist after lip cut during procedure wins Rs 60000 https://ift.tt/YAuGo3Q
The woman recalled that blood started to ooze out of the wound. The shocked and agonised woman wanted a mirror to check her wound, but this was allegedly refused by the dentist, who used a band aid on the part and sent her home saying it was just a minor laceration. He also collected Rs 5,000 for his services.
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US FDA approves Pfizer-OPKO's drug for growth hormone deficiency in kids https://ift.tt/YAuGo3Q
The approval for the drug, which comes after an initial rejection from the FDA in January last year, lifted Pfizer's shares marginally and Opko Health over 27% in premarket trading.
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Active Covid cases in India dip to 1579 https://ift.tt/3Xyp5ti
The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,94,097) The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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AI with high accuracy increases lung cancer detection: Study https://ift.tt/3Xyp5ti
While AI-based image diagnosis has advanced rapidly in the medical field, the factors affecting radiologists' diagnostic determinations in AI-assisted image reading remain underexplored. Researchers at Seoul National University looked at how these factors might influence the detection of malignant lung nodules during AI-assisted reading of chest X-rays.
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CGHS beneficiaries to get cashless treatment at 3 premier medical institutes https://ift.tt/3Xyp5ti
According to the salient features of this initiative, cashless treatment will be available in outpatient departments (OPDs), investigations and indoor treatment for the CGHS pensioners and other eligible categories of beneficiaries.
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NMC: Exit exam for medical students in May November https://ift.tt/3Xyp5ti
The NMC on Tuesday said the National Exit Test, a qualifying exam for medical graduates, will be held in two phases tentatively in May and November next year.
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Blood sugar levels better controlled by higher dose of oral semaglutide https://ift.tt/3Xyp5ti
Diabetes is characterised by abnormally high blood glucose levels, excessive urination and persistent thirst and becomes more severe over time, making it more difficult for the patient to manage blood sugar levels. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, has been known to grant patients more control in lowering of blood sugar.
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WHO warns COVID 'has not gone away' https://ift.tt/3Xyp5ti
The global health body on May 5 announced that the COVID-19 pandemic was no longer deemed a "global health emergency." "Whilst it may not be a global public health emergency, however, COVID-19 has not gone away," WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge told reporters.
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BMI calculator has its limitations. Obesity medicine physician suggest alternatives for assessing weight & health https://ift.tt/3Xyp5ti
On June 14, 2023, the American Medical Association adopted a new policy, calling on doctors to deemphasise the role of body mass index, or BMI, in clinical practice.
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Biometric attendance made compulsory in all govt hosps https://ift.tt/guoaryb
Orders of making the biometric attendance compulsory were issued in 2017. Referring to the 2017 orders, Singh directed the hospitals and office administration to ensure that not only doctors but also nursing staff, paramedical and other staff of hospitals and its offices mark their attendance through biometric system.
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India logs lowest daily COVID cases since March 2020 https://ift.tt/guoaryb
The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,94,032). The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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New medical colleges' max yearly intake should be 150: NMC https://ift.tt/guoaryb
A number of improvements have been suggested by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the creation of new medical colleges. The regulatory organisation has proposed that new medical colleges be permitted to have an annual intake of no more than 150 candidates in its draught recommendation, which has been posted on the website of the regulatory...
New medical colleges' max yearly intake should be 150: NMC https://ift.tt/guoaryb
The draft regulations propose that a new medical college will be approved only if there is no existing medical college in that geographical area covering a population of 10 lakh and above. While issuing the Essentiality Certificate, state government/UTs is required to ensure coverage of minimum 10 lakh population for 100 MBBS seats and also minimum...
New medical colleges' max yearly intake should be 150: NMC https://ift.tt/guoaryb
A number of improvements have been suggested by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the creation of new medical colleges. The regulatory organisation has proposed that new medical colleges be permitted to have an annual intake of no more than 150 candidates in its draught recommendation, which has been posted on the website of the regulatory...
India records 47 fresh Covid cases active caseload at 1655 https://ift.tt/guoaryb
The total tally of COVID cases was recorded at 4,49,93,999 (4.49 crore). The national COVID-19 recovery rate is at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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Novo Nordisk says obesity pill leads to 15 per cent weight loss; availability "to be determined" https://ift.tt/iQ9qNeE
The drug, designed to activate hormones that regulate blood sugar, slow stomach emptying and decrease appetite, is part of a new class that has reignited researcher and investor interest in the weight-loss treatment market, which is estimated to reach $100 billion by the end of the decade.
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Pvt hosps give govt health insurance the cold shoulder say rates too low https://ift.tt/iQ9qNeE
The government does not hear service providers’ views while implementing these schemes. Hospitals incur losses because of the low rates.
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Take action on pharma bldg delay https://ift.tt/iQ9qNeE
In a representation to MSU vice-chancellor (VC), senate and syndicate member Hasmukh Vaghela, said that the state government had approved Rs 18 crore grant for the construction of a new building for the faculty which was to be constructed in a period of three years.
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Indian NHS shrink in UK jailed for child abuse British teacher guilty https://ift.tt/iQ9qNeE
In two separate cases that came to a conclusion last week, an Indian NHS psychiatrist was sentenced to six years in prison for helping to run a website that promoted child sex abuse, and a British teacher who had previously taught in India was found guilty of paying and instructing teenagers there to assault children and send him pictures of the encounters.
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Afghanistan: No female participants in Kabul medical exam https://ift.tt/iQ9qNeE
The examinations were held at the Polytechnic University in Kabul and saw around 2,000 participants. The National Examination Authority said that 100 participants who secure the highest scores will be admitted to Avicenna University and Nangarhar University
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Breaking barriers: Conquering PCOS embracing pregnancy https://ift.tt/iQ9qNeE
ETHealthworld spoke with IVF experts and gynaecologists to better understand the importance of being aware of the symptoms and getting proper diagnosis and treatment, especially for pregnant women, as symptoms may get critical and can even vary.
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NMC grants 5-yr recognition to 2 Tamil Nadu med colleges https://ift.tt/iQ9qNeE
Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy issued a press release stating that the apex body in medical education has also given recognition to Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and Post Graduate Institute for the next five years.
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Active COVID cases in country rise to 1670 https://ift.tt/N3VeXLv
The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,93,952). The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,60,379 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent.
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PGI director: Quality of drugs ensured at Jan Aushdhi Centres https://ift.tt/N3VeXLv
The Institute prefers to procure generic drugs and a testimony to the same is the fact that during the year 2022-23, the total drugs purchased by PGIMER comprised 88 per cent of generic drugs and only 12 per cent of the branded drugs
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Sebi issues demand notices to 5 entities in Fortis Healthcare fund diversion case https://ift.tt/N3VeXLv
The demand notices came after the entities failed to pay the fine imposed on them by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in May 2020. In five notices issued on Thursday, Sebi directed them to pay Rs 5.7 crore, which includes interest and recovery cost, within 15 days.
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Medical council to crack whip on quacks lodge police cases https://ift.tt/N3VeXLv
The TSMC letter also warned of strict action against doctors using fake or unapproved degrees to advertise and practise. TSMC said thousands of quacks continue to operate in the state.
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Active COVID cases in India dip to 1653 https://ift.tt/N3VeXLv
The tally of COVID cases was recorded at 4.49 crore. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,60,316, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent.
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India US will work on key pharma inputs to cut China reliance https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
India is dependent on China and others for many pharmaceutical raw materials that are crucial for manufacturing drugs and vaccines. A collaboration with the US, site of cutting-edge research and India.
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Mulling to divest 2 pharma units: Mansukh Mandaviya https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
Mandaviya also said that quality is of paramount importance for India and asked the industry to come together to form a self-regulatory organisation to take care of concerns on this aspect.
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Zydus acquires 6.5% equity stake in Indian biotech company Mylab https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
Mylab's portfolio of in-vitro diagnostic kits covers cancer detection, blood safety, infectious diseases, genomics, veterinary Science and agro science.
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Mastermind behind AIIMS-Delhi nursing paper leak arrested https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
Searches were earlier conducted at five places in Chandigarh, Mohali and Delhi - on the premises of the accused and also at an examination centre in Mohali. During searches, the network video recorder containing CCTV camera footage, server laptops, CPUs of identified candidates, various mobile phones and dubious monitors were seized.
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UP govt to run campaigns against communicable diseases from July 1 https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
During the Dastak campaign, the screening and treatment of individuals exhibiting symptoms identified by frontline workers will be a top priority. Instructions have been given to the department to make preparations for ensuring cleanliness in both urban and rural areas and tackling waterlogging during this period.
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Schools focus on trained nurses tie-ups with hosps https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
Some schools already have trained nurses and doctors to handle health emergencies while others have tie-ups with nearby hospitals where students can receive quick medical care. Outdoor activities remain suspended in several schools due to the heat and humidity.
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Aurobindo Pharma arm signs pact with Medicines Patent Pool to develop anti-cancer drug https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
These are the first sub-licence agreements that MPP has signed for a cancer treatment that will be made available in the LMIC, through this licence.
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HC rejects govt proposal of NAT-PCR tests across state https://ift.tt/5cqMgmE
The court was reacting to an affidavit submitted by the health and family welfare department commissioner-cum-secretary in pursuance, to the order issued on March 1. The high court passed the order while hearing two PILs.
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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids https://ift.tt/KEAfrko
The FDA OK'd the treatment only for children ages 4 and 5, based on study results showing the therapy helped produce a protein needed for muscle growth, which is missing in boys with the condition.
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CBI arrests mastermind in AIIMS nursing officer recruitment paper leak case https://ift.tt/KEAfrko
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested the mastermind in a case related to the alleged leak of a question paper of the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Entrance Test (NORCET-4).
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Regulation largest barrier in pharma; Indian cos should focus on quality: Official https://ift.tt/KEAfrko
Indian pharmaceuticals have scale, cost and quality advantages which have enabled companies to make a mark and garner market share in all countries across the world. Cost competitiveness cannot be the single factor ensuring continued growth for any industry or sector.
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Undernutrition in India a big concern urgent attention needed: experts say https://ift.tt/KEAfrko
The Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) 2023 launched this week by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said that globally the undernourished population had increased to 768 million in 2021, marking a 34.2 per cent rise from 2014 when it was estimated to be 572 million.
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India records 95 COVID cases in a day https://ift.tt/KEAfrko
The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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PG medical admissions to begin on Friday https://ift.tt/GOx0fYK
The Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Courses (ACPPGMC), which declared the dates and rules for the admission process, stated that the student will have to buy a pin online from medadmgujarat.org by making two transactions.
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WHO prepares for El Nino-linked spread of viral disease https://ift.tt/GOx0fYK
WHO is preparing for the very high probability that 2023 and 2024 will be marked by an El Nino event, which could increase transmission of dengue and other so-called arboviruses.
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Former Bengal CM's daughter to undergo sex-change surgery https://ift.tt/GOx0fYK
Suchetana Bhattacharya, the daughter of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, has declared herself as a "transman", adding that she would shortly undergo sex reassignment surgery (SRS).
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Coordinated efforts can ensure zero death: Mandaviya reviews heatwave situation in 7 states https://ift.tt/GOx0fYK
The Union health minister urged the states to implement the State Action Plan, based on the National Action Plan, at the ground levels with a timely warning to the people, and ensure preventive preparedness to reduce the severe impact of heatwave.
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Yoga has become India's 'soft power': Health Minister Mandaviya https://ift.tt/GOx0fYK
At AIIMS, Mandaviya spoke on the widespread acceptance of yoga following the outbreak of COVID-19.. Narendra Modi, who is on an official State Visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden, will lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York later in the day.
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GSK's RSV vaccine shows long-term efficacy in late-stage trial https://ift.tt/GOx0fYK
Phase III' trial showed vaccine efficacy against RSV-lower respiratory tract disease and severe disease over two full RSV seasons, including in participants with underlying medical conditions.
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Milestone: BHU scientists get another German patent https://ift.tt/pLqKxHt
The study was carried out by the researchers at Centre for genetic disorders, and the department of Zoology, Institute of Science, led by the principal investigator, Prof Parimal Das. The other members of the team include Prashant Ranjan, Neha, Chandra Devi, Garima Jain and Bhagyalaxmi Mohapatra.
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'Deletion' of Darwin theory from textbooks: Union minister Pradhan says nothing of this sort has happened https://ift.tt/pLqKxHt
After the controversy broke out, Pradhan spoke to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which is an autonomous body, and sought details.
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ICMR to make public its study findings on sudden deaths & Covid vaccines soon https://ift.tt/pLqKxHt
The findings of an investigation into heart attacks in young people and a potential connection between heart attacks and the Covid-19 vaccination, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), would be made public in the coming days. Director General (DG) of the ICMR Rajiv Bahl told IANS, "We are researching unexpected fatalities. There...
Pharma exports expected to touch $28 billion in FY 24 says Pharmexcil chief https://ift.tt/pLqKxHt
In FY 23 we exported USD 25.39 billion worth of pharma goods with 3.25 per cent growth. When most commodities are not doing so well, India pharma made this and achieved this despite so many headwinds and global challenges.
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IIM Visakhapatnam researchers develop machine learning-based MMR dashboard https://ift.tt/pLqKxHt
This innovation precisely advise healthcare interventions specific to administrative units/districts to keep the maternal mortality rates (MMR) in check. As the DSS offers deep insights and gauges the performance of an administrative unit related to MMR.
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Preventive health check-ups will witness major disruption with coming of new players: Dr Sushil Shah https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
Delivering the keynote address at the second edition of ETHealthworld’s India Diagnostics Summit, Dr Sushil Shah, Chairman, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd highlighted that startups, corporate giants, pharmaceutical companies and large hospital chains have ventured into digital pathology which is disrupting the industry, broadly impacting health check-ups,...
Russia safe for Indian students https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
Over 5,000 medical seats are available for Indian students in the 2023-24 academic year. Russia fully meets the national medical commission’s (NMC) latest criteria, meant for recognising MBBS courses offered by foreign medical universities.
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Mankind Pharma draws rush of buy calls on 57 per cent jump since IPO https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
The company’s stock has surged 57 per cent since listing, driving its market value to more than $8 billion. It has already drawn nine buy ratings and one hold recommendation. That’s the most coverage in a similar span of time for an Indian stock that raised more than $500 million since November 2010.
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70% of students in coveted medical schools will be from 9 states https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
Over 70% of students joining the MBBS course in top medical colleges this year will be from nine states. The NEET-UG 2023 marks range data, exclusively accessed by TOI, showed that nearly 65% of candidates who scored 400 and above are from eight states — Bihar, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, UP and West Bengal. In the 620 and...
Treatment with enzyme inhibitor may help combat antimicrobial resistance: Research https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to public health. Some bacteria are resistant to treatment because they produce the enzyme metallo-beta-lactamase, which make a certain class of antibacterial drugs called beta-lactams ineffective.
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Death toll rises amid sweltering heat wave in 2 of India's most populous states https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
The largest hospital in Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh is unable to accommodate more patients, officials said, and its morgue was overwhelmed after 54 people died due to the heat. Some families were asked to take the bodies of their relatives home.
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Standardisation and operational uniformity crucial for the functioning of Diagnostic labs https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
Healthcare experts at the second edition of India Diagnostics Summit 2023 organised by ETHealthworld informed that for effective testing, capacity building, and patient data management, it is important for labs across India to have standard protocols and regulations.
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Active COVID cases in country dip to 1910 https://ift.tt/QsOFbWG
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,59,737 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent.
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ETHealthIDS 2023: Evolving technology will ease PPPs in diagnostics sector says Dr Sonia Trikha https://ift.tt/lb75mpV
Addressing the gathering at ETHealthIDS 2023, Dr Trikha said that it's imperative for the diagnostic industry to have systems that are resilient which are able to grow and are effective to face another pandemic of the nature of COVID-19, or even worse.
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Make adequate arrangements to tackle diseases caused by heatwave: UP govt to health dept https://ift.tt/lb75mpV
Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak issued these instructions during a meeting with all chief medical officers (CMOs) and chief medical superintendents (CMS) of the state's districts on Sunday.
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IIT-M launches new research centre https://ift.tt/lb75mpV
The launch event was held on Saturday at IIT Madras Research Park in the presence of chief guest Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary to Government of India, Department of Health Research, and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President, IIT Madras Research Park, and IIT Madras Incubation...
NEET files: 3982 of 12997 government students qualify https://ift.tt/s3zbycX
Though the pass percentage increased by 4 per cent compared to last year, teachers said many students from government schools have got less marks in NEET due to lack of proper coaching. In Chennai district, 64 of 296 students have qualified this year. However, the topper of the current batch managed just 268 marks out of 720 in NEET.
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Health officials on alert after rise in fever cases in Kerala https://ift.tt/s3zbycX
In June, the state reported a spike in dengue cases compared to the previous months registering 877 cases till now. In May, April, and March the state had reported 530, 127, and 269 cases, respectively.
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NEET merit list: Physics marks to get priority over biology in case of tie https://ift.tt/s3zbycX
According to the Graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023 issued recently, if the subject marks do not resolve the tie, then draw of lots using computers will be conducted to draw the merit list. There would be no human intervention in the draw of lots. The new regulations, notified on June 2, are likely to be implemented from next year.
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NEET merit list: Physics marks to get priority over biology in case of tie https://ift.tt/s3zbycX
According to the Graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023 issued recently, if the subject marks do not resolve the tie, then draw of lots using computers will be conducted to draw the merit list. There would be no human intervention in the draw of lots. The new regulations, notified on June 2, are likely to be implemented from next year.
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No quota to qualify leaves reserved posts vacant in GMC dental college https://ift.tt/s3zbycX
The Goa Public Service Commission (GPSC) is finding it difficult to fill the posts as it is tough to find doctors in reserved category who have completed MD, MCh and MS. Last couple of years, the GPSC has been repeatedly advertising for the posts, but they are not finding suitable candidates. In some cases, the GPSC has even advertised six times to...
Central regulator finds 13 HP-made drug samples substandard 1 spurious https://ift.tt/s3zbycX
The sample of heparin sodium injection, manufactured by Baddi-based Alliaance Biotech, has been found to be spurious. It is prescribed for preventing and treating blood clotting. The list of manufacturers includes Baddi-based Cyper Pharmaceuticals, whose proprietor was arrested in May by the Drug Control Administration (DCA) for allegedly producing...
US FDA advises COVID vaccine makers to develop shots aimed at XBB.1.5 variant https://ift.tt/s3zbycX
The FDA's advice comes a day after its panel of experts unanimously recommended that the updated COVID shots being developed for a fall vaccination campaign target one of the currently dominant XBB coronavirus variants.
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Bristol Myers sues US government over Medicare drug price negotiation plan https://ift.tt/S0TMk6X
This is the third lawsuit so far challenging the law - part of President Joe Biden's signature Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - which the pharmaceutical industry says will curtail profits and compel them to pull back on developing groundbreaking new treatments.
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"PM Modi's US visit will catalyze...": Ex-White House Covid-19 response coordinator https://ift.tt/S0TMk6X
Talking about India and the US partnership, particularly during the COVID time, Jha said that the partnership has been incredibly beneficial for both countries.
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India Diagnostics Summit 2023: Leaders optimistic about future of diagnostics industry https://ift.tt/S0TMk6X
The India Diagnostics Summit 2023 hosted domain experts and thought leaders of the industry. The deliberations revolved around the transformation, adaptation of digital technologies and their impact on diagnostic tools as well as solutions. The summit also addressed issues of importance such as preventive health, public-private partnerships boosting...
Sickle cell anaemia 11 times deadlier than thought study finds https://ift.tt/S0TMk6X
Sickle-cell disease, or sickle-cell anaemia, is a congenital form of anaemia acquired during foetal development, characterised by the presence of sickle cells, or unusual crescent-shaped red blood cells having an abnormal form of haemoglobin.
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'U'khand sees over 6000 cancer deaths annually want to make difference' https://ift.tt/S0TMk6X
Rahul has been residing in Dehradun since 2020, solely focusing on his NEET exam preparation. He would occasionally visit his family in Tanakpur on special occasions.
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COVID-19: India records 96 fresh cases active case tally down to 2017 https://ift.tt/S0TMk6X
The death toll due to the viral disease stands at 5,31,893, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am. With the fresh cases, the country's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,49,93,282.
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"CoWIN data not hacked" MeiTY tells Parliament Standing Committee https://ift.tt/S0TMk6X
Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and IT, the officials from MeiTY said that they were probing the issue. When asked about the status of inquiry in the alleged breach of data from the CoWIN portal, the government officials said that the data leaked by bots was collated from several sources.
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Pradhan told me NEET opposed in Odisha too: Health minister https://ift.tt/0WtpNTc
Reacting strongly to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who in an interview criticised Tamil Nadu’s opposition to NEET as “pure politics”, Subramanian said during one of the meetings in Delhi, Pradhan told them “off-the-record” that there was 100 per cent opposition to NEET even in his state, Odisha.
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'Targeted & immunotherapy combination has demonstrated improved survival in RCC' https://ift.tt/0WtpNTc
World Kidney Cancer Day: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is generally resistant to traditional chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is crucial that patients with advanced or metastatic kidney cancer receive systemic therapy that includes targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
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Cancer therapies clock 33 per cent growth in a yr https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
The data suggests that cancer therapy sales stood at Rs 62.2 crore during the period, as compared to Rs 46.9 crore for May 2022. Pharmacists attribute the rise in sale of these therapies to increased awareness and more affordability of medicines.
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Changes in MBBS curriculum: Adopting a family must from Day 1 of programme https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has made significant changes to the curriculum that will be put into effect starting with the upcoming academic year of 2023–2024. These changes range from getting rid of the "stigmatised" concept of supplementary batches to making the Family Adoption Programme (FAP) a part of every year of the four and a half-year...
Survey finds 16% elderly women facing abuse sons are primary perpetrators https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
The non-profit organisation HelpAge India published a study titled "Women & Ageing: Invisible or Empowered?" to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is observed annually on June 15. The study found that among those who had experienced abuse, over 43% of the elderly women had experienced physical abuse, 40% emotional/psychological...
Changes in MBBS curriculum: Adopting a family must from Day 1 of programme https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has made significant changes to the curriculum that will be put into effect starting with the upcoming academic year of 2023–2024. These changes range from getting rid of the "stigmatised" concept of supplementary batches to making the Family Adoption Programme (FAP) a part of every year of the four and a half-year...
Equitable access to vaccines could have prevented more than half of global COVID deaths: Study https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
After the COVID-19 vaccines were introduced in October of 2021, high income countries ended up with one or more doses of vaccine for every person, while low income countries had one to four doses of vaccine for every 100 individuals.
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Human brain's cerebellum affected more than other regions from COVID study finds https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
The CDI imaging of frontal-lobe white matter (in the brain's cerebrum) revealed a less restricted diffusion of water molecules in COVID-19 patients. At the same time, it showed a more restricted diffusion of water molecules in the cerebellum of patients with COVID-19.
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upGrad forays into Pacific region with medical institute in Vanuatu https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
upGrad Co-founder and Chairperson Ronnie Screwvala said that Vanuatu is at the centre of the educational revolution which also makes it a business-ready geography for us. Vanuatu, a country in Oceania, is a South Pacific Ocean nation consisting nearly 80 islands.
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Sudhansh Pant named new Union Health Secretary https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
The officer will take over as Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, upon retirement of Rajesh Bhushan on July 31, 2023. He has been appointed as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Department of Health and Family Welfare.
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CBI registers FIR in AIIMS nursing recruitment exam paper leak https://ift.tt/uTB5Zb7
According to reports released on Tuesday, the CBI has opened an investigation into the allegedly leaked question papers from the AIIMS-Delhi's June 3 nursing officer recruitment exam. According to them, the federal government has arrested one Ritu and the Mohali-based Gian Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology in relation to the suspected leak.
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TN CM opposes NExT, calls it additional burden on medical students https://ift.tt/Gdqv7ZJ
The NEET based medical admission system under the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act has already adversely impacted the equitable, school education based selection process and its contribution to the strengthening of the public health system.
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NHA sets ambitious target of over 100 cr ABHA registries in 2023 https://ift.tt/Gdqv7ZJ
In an exclusive conversation with ETHealthworld, Dr Basant Garg, spoke about various changes that have come into the scheme in the last five years. The changes have been more focused on the identification of the beneficiaries of the scheme, integrating the scheme with the digital mission, green channel payment, and the development of an anti-fraud...
‘No centralised counselling for MBBS this year’ https://ift.tt/Gdqv7ZJ
The Centre has told that it will not hold common counselling this year, and their aim is to ensure it does not happen in the future too.
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COVID shots should target XBB variants in 2023-24 campaign, US FDA staff say https://ift.tt/Gdqv7ZJ
The comments were made in documents posted ahead of Thursday's meeting of a panel of FDA's independent experts, who are expected to make recommendations on what strain an updated COVID-19 booster should target.
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Centre 'rejects' AIIMS-D site https://ift.tt/Gdqv7ZJ
The Union ministry of health and family welfare secretary Rajesh Bhushan in his letter to state health department additional chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit in which it was mentioned that the proposed land for AIIMS at Darbhanga is low-lying where earth filling of more than 10 metres is required.
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MoHFW hits back & calls CoWIN data breach reports mischievous; ropes CERT-In https://ift.tt/Gdqv7ZJ
Although the Health Ministry has not shied away from calling its Co-WIN portal completely safe with adequate safeguards in place for data privacy, MoHFW has at the same time roped in the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to further investigate the alleged data breach and called for a report on the same.
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CoWIN data breach, jeopardises citizens’ personal details https://ift.tt/hkMlzuQ
As of this writing the Telegram bot has been blocked but there is no official statement on the breach from the Government of India, ETHealthworld reached out to some of the largest hospital chains in India on the subject but no responses were shared.
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IGNOU centre at GIMS to help meet professional needs https://ift.tt/hkMlzuQ
Under IGNOU, GIMS has developed graduate diplomas and certificate programmes in health sciences and postgraduate diplomas in maternal and child health, waste management, and geriatric medicine to help students meet their professional needs.
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Experimental cancer drug slow inflammation associated to heart disease: Study https://ift.tt/hkMlzuQ
The study, which was directed by scientists at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, investigated the processes of atherosclerosis, in which fatty deposits accumulate in blood arteries.
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Hyderabad: Medical colleges sprout with fake faculty, lose nod https://ift.tt/hkMlzuQ
While on one hand five government medical colleges have received permission in state from the National Medical Commission, four private colleges have lost it in the last two years alone.
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BioNTech faces first German lawsuit over alleged COVID vaccine side effects https://ift.tt/hkMlzuQ
The woman, exercising her right under German privacy law for her name not to be made public, is suing the German vaccine maker for at least 150,000 euro ($161,500) in damages for bodily harm as well as compensation for unspecified material damage, according to the regional court in Hamburg which is hearing the case and law firm Rogert & Ulbrich,...
NEET-UG 2023 result to be announced soon. Here are details https://ift.tt/wJlL4pB
However, there has been no official announcement about the result, it is anticipated that the results will be announced in the second week of June. As soon as the result is announced, the candidates can check their score on NEET official site neet.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in. The NEET-UG results will contain the overall score obtained by the...
Central govt staff to get 42-day special leave for organ donation https://ift.tt/wJlL4pB
Any central government employee donating to an approved transplant, whether kidney or liver, shall be entitled to 42 days of leave.
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Seats in medical colleges doubled in last 9 years: Min https://ift.tt/wJlL4pB
The post graduate medical college and research institute of the university have taken shape and appropriate cooperation will be provided by the government for the proposed government medical college in Nashik.
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Dr Malik takes over as new chief of AIIMS Bhopal https://ift.tt/wJlL4pB
Dr Sunil Malik has been working as a senior consultant in neurology at Bhopal for two decades. He brings with him a wealth of experience concerning healthcare issues of the entire region and a deep understanding of the aspirations and expectations of patients of the state and of adjoining states.
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Child, neonatal mortality rates see decline in Punjab https://ift.tt/wJlL4pB
The infant mortality rate in Punjab, as per a 2020 survey, was 18 deaths per 1,000 live births, again lower than the national average of 28 deaths per 1,000 live births. The under-five mortality rate in Punjab is 32, compared to a national average of 42, and the neonatal mortality rate (NNMR) as per NFHS -5 stands at 22 as against the national average...
Adding genomic info to blood biomarkers yields cost-effective results for chronic disease prevention: Study https://ift.tt/wJlL4pB
The researchers used machine learning to build predictive models for individuals' future risks of nine common diseases, based on their genetic information and the biomarkers that they measured.
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U.S. government sets penalties on 43 drugs over price hikes https://ift.tt/fRlqvFH
Drugmakers hiked the price of these 43 drugs by more than the rate of inflation and are required to pay the difference of those medicines to Medicare, the federal health program for Americans over age 65.
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US FDA panel backs approval for Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer's drug Leqembi https://ift.tt/fRlqvFH
Leqembi won accelerated approval by the FDA in January based on its ability to remove sticky amyloid plaques from the brain. The panel on Friday considered Eisai's large confirmatory trial designed to show the drug benefited patients.
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Centralise all medical admissions across India, moots NMC https://ift.tt/fRlqvFH
The National Medical Commission has proposed 100% centralised admissions in medical institutes across the country — government, private and deemed. The single-step counselling process is intended to save students the anxiety of the long-drawn admission process through which more than 1 lakh MBBS seats are filled up every year.
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NPPA fixes retail prices of 23 drug formulations https://ift.tt/fRlqvFH
The NPPA said it has also revised ceiling price of 15 scheduled formulations under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (NLEM 2022). It has also fixed ceiling price of two scheduled formulations.
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Almost 4 lakh diarrhoeal disease deaths can be averted if Jal Jeevan Mission meets target: WHO study https://ift.tt/fRlqvFH
The World Health Organisation (WHO) was requested by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to conduct a study to assess potential health gains and associated cost savings due to increased access in safely-managed drinking water services in India.
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AstraZeneca signs $2 bln agreement with Quell to develop cell therapies https://ift.tt/fRlqvFH
The agreement includes developing, manufacturing and commercialising cell therapies that have the potential to be curative in type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease indications.
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Centre approves three new medical colleges in Gujarat https://ift.tt/fRlqvFH
Recently, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2023 on May 7. Around 21 lakh students registered for NEET-UG 2023, including 80,000 students from Gujarat. The results are eagerly awaited, and the admission process for medical colleges will commence shortly after the announcement...
100 million plus in India now diabetic, up 44% in 4 years: ICMR study https://ift.tt/9qDS0od
India now has more than 101 million people living with diabetes compared to 70 million people in 2019, according to an ICMR study published in the UK medical journal ‘Lancet’. While the numbers are stabilising in some developed states, they are increasing at an alarming rate in many others, “warranting urgent state-specific interventions”, the study...
Nod for 50 more medical schools, total MBBS seats to cross 1 lakh https://ift.tt/9qDS0od
The newly approved medical colleges are spread across states, with 13 colleges for Telangana, followed by five each in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. Four new medical colleges have been approved for Maharashtra and three each for Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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There will be no common counselling for medical and dental admissions in 2023, Centre informs TN https://ift.tt/9qDS0od
The central committee conducts counselling for all seats in AIIMS colleges and JIPMER, central and deemed universities, and 15 per cent of seats in state-run medical colleges surrendered by the states for admissions under the All-India Quota (AIQ).
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World Brain Tumour Day: Criticality, accessibility, & advancements in tumour treatment https://ift.tt/9qDS0od
Brain tumour grading can be challenging due to heterogeneity, overlapping features, subjective interpretation, and the tumour’s evolving nature. Finding the grade of a brain tumour helps determine the appropriate treatment strategy, prognosis, and overall management of the disease. Focusing on brain tumour treatments, ETHealthworld spoke with experts...
Study reveals how devastating heart conditions can be reversed https://ift.tt/9qDS0od
The disease, a kind of amyloidosis that affects the heart, is progressive and has previously been thought to be irreversible, with half of patients dying within four years of diagnosis.
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MoHFW organises webinar on NAFLD https://ift.tt/9qDS0od
In view of NAFLD emerging as a growing health concern, the primary objective of this capacity-building webinar organised under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases was to foster knowledge exchange, promote collaboration, and raise awareness about non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and its impact on global...
MMC bags 11th rank in NIRF, health dept celebrates success https://ift.tt/Wm7b4L9
There are 10 institutions ahead, but Madras Medical College is the first government medical college on the list competing with private self-financing colleges, central institutions and deemed universities.
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Newer heart transplant method could allow more patients a chance at lifesaving surgery https://ift.tt/Wm7b4L9
Duke Health researchers said Wednesday that using those long-shunned hearts could allow possibly thousands more patients a chance at a lifesaving transplant, expanding the number of donor hearts by 30 per cent.
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It's time to learn from lndia to accelerate progress towards digital tools: WHO official in Hyderabad https://ift.tt/Wm7b4L9
The purpose of the event was to reinforce the second priority of India's G20 Presidency, which is to strengthen cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector with a focus on access and availability of quality, effective, safe, and affordable medical countermeasures (MCM).
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Sanofi and AstraZeneca's preventive RSV therapy appears safe: FDA staff https://ift.tt/Wm7b4L9
The companies are seeking the FDA's approval for use of the therapy in infants and children up to 24 months of age to protect them against lower respiratory tract disease that could cause pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
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Moderna, Pfizer hit with new patent lawsuits over COVID vaccines https://ift.tt/Wm7b4L9
The lawsuits add to a web of patent disputes between biotech companies over technology used in the coronavirus shots, including a case brought last year in Massachusetts by Moderna against Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
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Active COVID cases in country decrease to 2,831 https://ift.tt/F2gvuMY
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,44,57, 379 and the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.18 per cent.
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IIT-Madras to focus on mental health of students: V Kamakoti https://ift.tt/F2gvuMY
Ensuring the mental well-being of students and faculty members on campus as a top priority area in the wake of recent suicides.
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COVID still a threat, EU watchdog warns https://ift.tt/F2gvuMY
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said it was stopping its regular briefings, which for nearly three years were keenly watched for the latest developments on badly-needed jabs and treatments.
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AIIMS Delhi says thwarted fresh cyber attack https://ift.tt/F2gvuMY
A malware attack was detected at 2:50 pm by the cyber-security systems in AIIMS, New Delhi. The attempt was successfully thwarted,
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India a prime example of successfully growing domestic pharma industry: UNICEF official https://ift.tt/F2gvuMY
Manufacturing of medical countermeasures needs to be geographically diversified to ensure resilience against global shocks, reduced lead times during an outbreak, and increase overall regional and global health security.
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MR-aided radiation technology to alleviate cancer treatment burden in India: GlobalData https://ift.tt/F2gvuMY
MR-Linac is a new-age cancer treatment device aided with a magnetic resonance (MR) scanner. This device focuses on radiating targeted organs with 3-dimensional detailing without damaging associated tissues, thereby offering safer radiation therapy to patients.
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Active COVID cases in country dip to 3,001 https://ift.tt/SeKILCm
The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent.
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NIRF 2023: AIIMS Delhi adjudged best among medical colleges https://ift.tt/SeKILCm
According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework-2023, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi is once again ranked first among medical colleges. The top institution won the award six times in a row. According to a number of criteria, including teaching, learning, research, outreach, and perception, the rankings of higher...
India-born mental health researcher Vikram Patel is new chair of Harvard Medical School's Global Health and Social Medicine https://ift.tt/SeKILCm
A venerable and charismatic educator, Vikram was recruited to HMS in 2017 by Paul himself, and he shares Paul's philosophy that academic engagement is key to delivering quality and equitable health care to all.
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India committed to minimise digital divide: VK Paul at G20’s 3rd HWG Meeting https://ift.tt/SeKILCm
The member (Health), NITI Aayog VK Paul stated that India's digital infrastructure and capabilities are enablers of global economic growth and human development. Emphasised that by promoting digital solutions and innovation to aid universal health coverage, the digital divide can be bridged.
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Novo Nordisk in talks buy controlling stake in Biocorp https://ift.tt/SeKILCm
The Danish company said it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Bio Jag, Biocorp's main shareholder, for the purchase of its over 45 per cent stake in the French company at a price of 35.0 euros ($37.44) per share in cash. Certain minority shareholders, representing 19.0 per cent of the share capital of Biocorp, will also transfer shares to...
Content posted against Serum Institute of India prima facie defamatory: Bombay HC https://ift.tt/SeKILCm
The SII filed a defamation suit in December 2022 seeking damages to the tune of Rs 100 crore from the two individuals and their organisations for allegedly posting erroneous content against the company and its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield. The high court on Monday in its interim order said it was of the prima facie view that the SII has satisfied that...
Beverage lobby differs with WHO on sweeteners https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
WHO had said non-sugar sweeteners such as aspartame and stevia do not help in weight loss, while increasing risk of certain diseases. Health groups had called for 'restrictive use only' messages on all foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners.
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G20: India proposes medical countermeasure coordination platform to set standards for public good https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
India's G20 presidency focuses on three priorities in the health track. One of the priorities is health emergency prevention, preparedness and response with a focus on anti-microbial resistance and the One Health framework. The other is strengthening cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector with a focus on access and availability to safe, effective,...
Threat of pandemics far from over, need to strengthen health-based surveillance system: MoS Pawar https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
Stating that India's G20 presidency is working towards building consensus for an end-to-end global medical countermeasure ecosystem, following a network of networks approach and leveraging existing global and regional initiatives, Pawar urged the leadership of G20 countries to create an interim platform which will be guided by the Intergovernmental...
IIT Bombay launches WISE program to instil love of STEM among rural Indian girls https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
The ratio is highly skewed towards males for higher education, especially in rural parts of India. Many girls are encouraged to get married early and focus on the family instead of their careers. They choose disciplines such that they can work part-time while supporting family needs.
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Govt to explore e-cooking solutions, to host conference on 'World Environment Day' https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
Organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power, Government of India the conference will bring together consumers, research groups, policy makers, think tanks, manufacturers, and other stakeholders. The focus on electric cooking is part of India's Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) - a global mass movement to nudge...
Periodic table not removed from school curriculum, it's included in Class 11 book: NCERT https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
Earlier in a bid to reduce the burden on students, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) dropped the full chapter on the Periodic Classification of Elements, a full chapter on Democracy and Diversity, a full chapter on Challenges to Democracy, and a full page on Political Parties from the newly released textbooks of Class...
Active COVID cases in India dip to 3,343 https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent. As per the Health Ministry data, an overall 202 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Sunday, while the active cases have decreased to 3,343 from 3,502.
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NMC team inspects MGM for recognition of PG seats https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
The inspection was carried out in the medicine department and psychiatry department for recognition of 14 and six PG seats respectively. These inspections were part of NMC norms for recognition (validation) of degree in a medical college.
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Officials holding sensitive posts for long: Delhi's health dept seeks certificate https://ift.tt/FQg61HG
The decision came after the vigilance department brought to notice that several officers/officials in the subordinate offices under the health and family department have been on the same post for over three years.
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Govt bans 14 fixed-dose combination drugs, cites they may involve risk to people https://ift.tt/IlphXys
The expert committee said that there is no therapeutic justification for this FDC (fixed dose combination) and the FDC may involve risk to human beings.
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Post train accident: Hospitals bursting with patients, medical staff overworked https://ift.tt/IlphXys
The morgue at the hospital was a pile of white shrouded bodies, many of them yet to be identified as relatives are yet to make their way to the town with many train services cancelled or delayed due to the accident on a major railway trunk route.
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AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors dispatched to Balasore, Cuttack to aid relief efforts: Mansukh Mandaviya https://ift.tt/IlphXys
Two teams of doctors from AIIMS-Bhubaneswar have been dispatched for Balasore and Cuttack to assist in relief operations at the rail accident site in Odisha.
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Experts warn bird flu virus changing rapidly in largest ever outbreak https://ift.tt/IlphXys
While emphasising that the risk to humans remains low, the experts who spoke that the surging number of bird flu cases in mammals was a cause for concern.Since first emerging in 1996, the H5N1 avian influenza virus had previously been confined to mostly seasonal outbreaks.
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Tanzania declares end of deadly Marburg virus outbreak: WHO https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
The UN health agency said it was the first such outbreak in Tanzania, an East African country with a population of 62 million. The last confirmed case tested negative on April 19, setting off the 42-day mandatory countdown to declare the end of the outbreak. Neighbouring Uganda, which witnessed its last outbreak in 2017 and had gone on high alert after...
Multi-faceted collaborations crucial to SCD eradication in India: Dr Swati Piramal https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
With concerted efforts from the government, corporates, and NGOs, the goal of eliminating SCD by 2047 under the NSCDP becomes not only ambitious but also attainable, promising a healthier future for generations to come, informed Dr Swati Piramal.
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FDA warns about safety risks of tailored weight-loss drugs https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
The FDA warned patients to refrain from using a compounded drug if an approved drug is available. Compounded drugs are created by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient.
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Pfizer says its experimental antibiotic combo can treat some superbug infections https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
Deaths from antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs, have been on the rise globally, and health regulators have called for the development of newer treatments as resistance to older antibiotics grows.
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Gambia hires US law firm to consider action on toxic Indian cough syrup, minister says https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
At least 70 children in Gambia, most under 5 years old, died from acute kidney injury between June and October. Local doctors suspected cough syrups imported from India were the likely culprit, Reuters reported earlier this year, and tests by the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed the presence of lethal toxins, sparking a global hunt for contaminated...
BHU scientists get German patent for work on combatting SARS CoV-2 virus https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
The interdisciplinary team of researchers has spent considerable time and effort in developing this cutting-edge solution, combining their expertise in virology, pharmacology and molecular biology.
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Five new medical colleges to be inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh in Aug: Health Minister https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
With 150 MBBS seats each, these five colleges will come up in Vizianagaram, Eluru, Nandyala, Machilipatnam and Rajamahendravaram, adding 750 seats to the existing 2,185.
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CDSCO approves AstraZeneca's anti-liver cancer drug combination https://ift.tt/mwRf01X
The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS) for the combination versus sorafenib and secondary endpoints included OS for durvalumab versus sorafenib, objective response rate and progression-free survival (PFS) for the combination and for Durvalumab alone. The trial showed a positive and significant benefit for OS for the combination of Tremelimumab...
J&J faces new trial over talc cancer claims, amid settlement push https://ift.tt/xp6rsAX
J&J subsidiary LTL Management in April filed for bankruptcy in Trenton, New Jersey proposing to pay $8.9 billion to settle more than 38,000 lawsuits, and prevent new cases from coming forward in the future.
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Roche looking to sell or shut down California biologic drug plant https://ift.tt/xp6rsAX
Roche confirmed the divestiture plan in a statement,but did not address the potential closing of the plant or its timeline. The company said it does not expect to need the very large volumes of the medicines the plant provides, and large-scale production will be done in one of the company's newer plants.
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Active COVID cases in country dip to 3,925 https://ift.tt/xp6rsAX
The COVID case tally was recorded at 4.49 crore (4,49,90,876). The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent.
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New health indicators to determine well-being: Study https://ift.tt/xp6rsAX
The article explains that this approach can also advance the UN's third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3): 'to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all'. Though SDG3 targets both health and well-being, its progress is assessed using mortality and morbidity data. Systematically tracking and analyzing human functioning data across populations...
