They list out the medical conditions under which a patient requires admission in ICU, like “an altered level of consciousness or if the patient needs respiratory support”. ICU care has also been recommended in cases of severe acute illness requiring intensive monitoring; medical condition which is likely to deteriorate in post-surgery cases; and for...
Do we need COVID vax, Maharashtra asks task force https://ift.tt/M5WRVCk
The state government has sought the opinion of the newly formed task force on whether to invest in COVID vaccine doses, considering the surge in coronavirus cases driven by the new variant JN.1. Currently, the state is sitting on an unused inventory of 16,000 doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC that was procured in April after a surge in cases was...
At 841, India's daily Covid cases hit 7-month high; 3 more deaths reported https://ift.tt/M5WRVCk
India had recorded 865 new cases of Covid on May 19. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
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India records 841 new Covid cases https://ift.tt/WMjTP5Y
The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
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India reports 743 new COVID cases, seven deaths https://ift.tt/WMjTP5Y
The country witnessed seven fatalities due to the virus in the last day, with Kerala reporting three deaths, Karnataka two, and Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu one each.
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Tata Hospital with Bangalore lab develop India’s first oral suspension for leukemia https://ift.tt/WMjTP5Y
Doctors from Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Centre in collaboration with IDRS Labs in Bangalore have developed India's first and only chemotherapy drug, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), to be available in a syrup form. This drug is crucial to combat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), the commonest form of blood cancer affecting children.
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McKinsey to pay $78 million in US opioid settlement with health plans https://ift.tt/WMjTP5Y
Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $78 million to resolve claims by U.S. health insurers and benefit plans that it fueled an epidemic of opioid addiction through its work for drug companies including OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.
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COVID-19: India records biggest surge in cases in 7 months; active caseload at 4,091 https://ift.tt/1wo423Z
COVID-19 in the last 24 hours also claimed five lives in the country. Health Ministry data shows two fatalities were reported from Kerala and one each from Maharashtra, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. The country had recorded 865 new cases on May 19. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but the cases have again gone up...
COVID update: 157 cases of JN.1 variant in India; Delhi's lone case recovers https://ift.tt/1wo423Z
It has been three weeks since the first case related to COVID JN.1 variant in India was detected and until now a total of 157 cases have been detected. Of the total number of JN.1 variant cases 141 COVID cases were recorded in December, while 16 such cases were detected in November.
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India reports 797 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths in last 24 hours https://ift.tt/1wo423Z
The active case tally stands at 4,091, as per data on health ministry website on Friday morning. The official data reflected five COVID deaths- two in Kerala, and one each in Maharashtra, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.
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Delhi govt keeps vigilant eye on new COVID-19 variant JN.1, health minister visits hospital https://ift.tt/1wo423Z
Today, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj inspected Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital in Delhi. Upon arrival, the Minister assessed the preparations made for COVID patients, obtained information from the administration about all arrangements, and gave directives to maintain them. Additionally, assurance of every possible assistance from the government...
Notice to med stores on sale of anti-cold drugs for kids https://ift.tt/zn8LKOW
The seemingly harmless FDC cough syrup is a cocktail of two drugs — chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine. While the first one is an anti-allgery drug, the second one is a decongestant. Sold commonly as Maxtra, many parents tend to buy it over the counter. There has been reports of children under two years being rushed to hospital due to reactions...
JN.1 not expected to spread as existing COVID-19 vaccines will work: Ex-ICMR DG https://ift.tt/zn8LKOW
“As far as Covid-19 is concerned we are done with most of it except some cases in Kerala and parts of Karnataka. We do not expect this JN.1 to spread in a big way in the country. It is not going to be a serious problem as we see it and what experts believe about JN.1…These vaccines will work so long as you have taken the precautionary dose,” he said.
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COVID-19 vaccine will work against JN.1: Balram Bhargava https://ift.tt/XpHSGrB
He said the government is also looking at whether newer COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by companies like Serum Institute of India (SII) using nano particle technology, that are being exported to the US and have been found to be effective against JN.1, can be rolled out in the Indian population.
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Ayurveda degrees: Next big thing for foreigners https://ift.tt/XpHSGrB
Ethel Nyoni from Zambia is studying Ayurveda at Jaipur’s National Institute of Ayurveda to become the first registered practitioner from her country. Many foreigners, including Dr. Avvinish Narine from Trinidad and Tobago and Dr. Fatemeh Moazzami Peiro from Iran, are pursuing Ayurveda degrees at the Jaipur Institute to become Ayurveda ambassadors in...
India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID cases https://ift.tt/XpHSGrB
India recorded 529 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, while the country's active infection count stood at 4,093, the health ministry said on Wednesday. Three new fatalities -- two from Karnataka and one from Gujarat -- were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.
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Rising pollution, climate change to blame for attack of viruses https://ift.tt/XpHSGrB
However, JN.1's appearance in November-December only underlines how viruses have dominated the city's healthscape for most of 2023. While the COVID-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus overshadowed most other viruses between 2019 and 2022, this year saw multiple outbreaks of multiple viruses responsible for measles, mumps, influenza and dengue to name a few.
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Insacog meet on Friday to take stock of rising Covid cases https://ift.tt/XpHSGrB
The Insacog will assess the disease's severity. On Tuesday, India recorded 116 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths in Karnataka, elevating the total active cases to 4,170 and the death toll to 533,337.
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India reported 69 cases of COVID subvariant JN.1 till Monday https://ift.tt/zvtr9nO
Meanwhile, amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant of the coronavirus, Dr Randeep Guleria, former director of AIIMS Delhi said, "This is the season when you will see viral infection, respiratory infection becoming more. Every year we see them whether it's influenza, COVID, RSV or other viral infections. And that happens because of...
Indian Pharma Inc key drivers for 2024: Increased sustainability, energy-efficient practices, new technologies adoption https://ift.tt/zvtr9nO
Speaking to ETHealthworld, luminaries of the Indian pharma industry share their thoughts on how the year has been so far and how it is set for transformative changes in 2024. They informed that strengthened infrastructure, increased sustainability efforts, and the adoption of new technologies are the key trends driving this evolution.
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COVID-19: India records 628 fresh cases, active caseload at 4,054 https://ift.tt/zvtr9nO
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4,44,71,860 (4.44 crore) while the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website.
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NRI doctors launches Ease to prevent suicides among Andhra Pradesh students https://ift.tt/zvtr9nO
NRI doctors have launched the Emotional Assessment of Students by Educators (EASE) program to prevent student suicides. The program aims to train medical students and extend support to students in other streams. In 2022, 13,044 students died by suicide in India, averaging approximately 36 students every day. Both teachers and medical professionals...
Timeline of Indian Healthcare Sector- 2023 Edition https://ift.tt/8mJcVyw
India has witnessed several significant developments in the Indian healthcare sector in 2023. ETHealthworld, through this timeline, brings some major developments in the country in the last calendar year.
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Evidence of brain injury present even months after acute COVID infection: Study https://ift.tt/8mJcVyw
The biomarker evidence was more prominently seen in patients experiencing neurological dysfunction during the acute illness, and continued in the recovery phase in patients suffering acute neurological complications, the researchers said.
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Covid subvariant JN.1: No need for additional dose of vaccine at present, says INSACOG chief https://ift.tt/8mJcVyw
Speaking to about the current situation in the country, Dr Arora said, "I would say prevention is required for all those who are 60 years of age or older, who are likely to have comorbidities and those who are on drugs that suppress our immunity, like cancer patients. If they have not taken precaution so far, then they are advised to take precaution;...
Skipping measles vax may lead to rare brain disorder in kids: Docs https://ift.tt/8mJcVyw
Seizures, cognitive decline and movement problems are some of the distressing symptoms children with SSPE experience. While no cure exists, antiviral medications can slow the disease’s progression. Garg reiterates the critical role of measles vaccination in preventing SSPE.
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India reports multifold jump in COVID cases; Kerala, Karnataka major contributors https://ift.tt/N9JjVFT
A total of 423 cases were reported and of which 266 were from Kerala and 70 from neighbouring Karnataka, Union health ministry data showed. Two deaths were reported in Kerala.
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Number of new COVID cases increased 52 per cent globally in past one month: WHO https://ift.tt/N9JjVFT
The number of new deaths decreased by 8 per cent as compared to the previous 28-day period, with over 3,000 new fatalities reported, World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest press release.
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640 new infections take active COVID cases to 2,997; one death in 24 hours https://ift.tt/uZ9sC1D
India on Friday recorded 640 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, while active cases increased to 2,997. The death toll was recorded at 5,33,328 with one death from Kerala in 24 hours, according to latest data shared by the Union health ministry.
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Top challenges for pharma in 2024: Lingering inflation, geopolitical tensions, continuous pressures to cut drug prices https://ift.tt/uZ9sC1D
Drug pricing will continue to remain a major challenge for the pharmaceutical industry. It was scored as the number one impediment to industry growth when healthcare professionals were asked to rate the most negative emerging regulatory and macroeconomic trends for the 2 019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 industry outlook, states Global data, a data and analytics...
New affordable vaccine for bad cholesterol: A game changer for heart disease https://ift.tt/uZ9sC1D
Roughly 39 per cent of persons worldwide suffer from elevated total cholesterol, according to the World Heart Federation. 98.6 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were caused by high non-HDL cholesterol in 2019. Additionally, it is believed to have resulted in 4.4 million deaths, or almost 8 per cent of all deaths that year.
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6 COVID deaths in a day, a 7-month high https://ift.tt/uZ9sC1D
India on Thursday reported six COVID deaths — three from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Punjab — and 594 new cases. This is the highest daily count in seven months since May.
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Drug withdrawal rebound remains an unmet need in GLP-1R agonist space: GlobalData https://ift.tt/IMCSFvO
The rebound effect upon GLP-1R agonists withdrawal needs to be investigated further and new drug developments should aim to mitigate this big limitation and find ways in which GLP-1R agonists could be used as short-term therapies without causing weight regain and cardiometabolic risk reversal.
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"COVID like any other communicable disease, cannot be wiped out," says Health Expert https://ift.tt/IMCSFvO
"COVID is just like any other communicable disease that cannot be wiped out completely. However, the strike of the disease has come down, and the mortality that means the people who succumbed to the disease is not as high as what it used to be. It is now just like any other influenza or any other common cold," said Dr Sreejith N Kumar while speaking...
At 614, single-day Covid case count is at a 7-month high https://ift.tt/26dvlEN
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India witnessed revolution in health sector in last 9 years: Munda https://ift.tt/26dvlEN
"We have witnessed an unprecedented revolution in the field of health. Today, health is being linked with development for the first time in the country. In fact, there's a widespread sentiment of 'Healthy Nation, Wealthy Nation' created in the country," he said.
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COVID cases double in 9 days in India; 19 more sequences of JN.1 found https://ift.tt/26dvlEN
Insacog, the central government forum of labs, has found 19 sequences of BA.2.86 (nicknamed Pirola) descendant JN.1 - one from Maharashtra and 18 from Goa - after the subvariant was first detected in Kerala a few days ago, while India's active COVID case count more than doubled in the past nine days from 938 on December 11 to 1,970 on Tuesday.
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XBB still reigns, new COVID variants make inroads in Gujarat https://ift.tt/26dvlEN
The state has recorded a wide range of COVID sub-variants, experts said. According to data from the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC), some of the sub-variants recorded here in recent times are GJ, GZ, HH, EG and GE. Experts said the XBB lineage has remained the biggest contributor to COVID cases in the state with a share greater than 90...
AI has great potential to enhance patient outcomes, promote preventive actions: GlobalData https://ift.tt/XQYKLgf
AI aids healthcare providers in optimising treatment plans by assessing the efficacy of different interventions and offering suggestions for changes based on individual responses.
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India COVID panel head clarifies on Kerala death amid JN.1 subvariant scare https://ift.tt/XQYKLgf
Dr NK Arora, the chief of the Indian SARS-COV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), has stated that the recent death in Kerala was not solely caused by COVID-19 but rather by multiple underlying health conditions, a news agency quoted him as saying. The deceased had severe comorbidities such as heart, lung, and kidney diseases, and these conditions were...
Centre calls health meet as COVID rises in Kerala, 10 deaths this month https://ift.tt/XQYKLgf
The Union health ministry asked all states to be on alert while health minister Mansukh Mandaviya called a meeting of state health ministers on Wednesday to review preparedness in view of a surge in respiratory illnesses in the country, including COVID-19.
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Another 'wave' of COVID is most unlikely: Virologist https://ift.tt/XQYKLgf
All Omicron sub-variants, including JN.1, are much less virulent than earlier variants, said Dr Jacob John, virologist, in an exclusive interview with TOI. Given that any new sub-variant of Omicron seems to have a slight advantage in transmission than the previous ones, he said, JN.1 can be expected to be all over India, if tested for it.
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JNMC, AMU host 2-day conference on rising cancer cases in India https://ift.tt/EGXTJx6
The department of radiation oncology at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), organised a conference -- UPAROICON -- during the weekend under the aegis of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) at Hotel Ramada in Aligarh. The event themed “Glorious Past, Emerging Future” focused on escalating...
WHO urges member states to continue with 'strong surveillance' amid rising respiratory diseases, JN.1 subvariant https://ift.tt/EGXTJx6
In the wake of the surge in respiratory diseases and new JN.1 COVID sub-variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the virus is evolving and changing and urged the member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing.
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MCD invites applications from private hospitals and clinics for healthcare empanelment https://ift.tt/EGXTJx6
The Delhi Municipal Corporation is seeking proposals from private eye care institutes, dentistry offices, and diagnostic centres to be enrolled as providers of healthcare benefits for its retirees and staff. The centres may apply if they are currently empanelled under the Delhi government employee health services or the CGHS Delhi. Since the terms...
It is daunting for a doctor to be on high alert by way of the latest developments in medical, technological, and legal aspects of healthcare: Bhagwat Dhingra, MediSage https://ift.tt/EGXTJx6
Today, the younger generation stays updated through Google, and when patients visit a doctor, they ask multiple questions. It becomes very difficult for a doctor to comprehend and answer all their queries and explain to them how their particular problem can be resolved. The time available for doctors to keep themselves updated—and stay abreast of the...
Refrain from doing research on e-cigarettes, obtain prior permission from ministry: NMC https://ift.tt/xIwsAG9
The move follows a letter written by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Atul Goel to the NMC flagging the issue and asking it to issue necessary instructions to the healthcare professionals affiliated with the NMC and the Indian Medical Association (lMA).
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Experts Warn: COP28 'Signals' from World Leaders Inadequate for Public Health https://ift.tt/xIwsAG9
The problematic lack of consensus on fossil fuel phase-out was coupled with concerns about the failure to commit to strong targets for adaptation, essential for building resilient systems capable of protecting vulnerable populations.
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Union govt improving people's health with holistic approach, effective campaigns: Amit Shah https://ift.tt/xIwsAG9
The government's approach to improve infrastructure for wellness centres, upgrade public and community health centres, as well as campaigns like Mission Dialysis, Matrutva Yojana and total eradication of TB have shown how the government has moved ahead with a holistic approach when it comes to health, the Union minister said.
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Bill seeking to regulate drugs, medical gear may be tabled in Parliament https://ift.tt/PqXrmun
The Bill seeks to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. It also seeks to ensure their quality, safety, efficacy, performance; clinical trials of new drugs; clinical investigation of investigational medical devices and clinical performance evaluation of new in vitro diagnostic medical devices,...
Karnataka's MBBS seats highest, medical colleges 2nd in India https://ift.tt/PqXrmun
According to data from the health and family welfare ministry, 11,745 MBBS seats were up for grabs in 2023-24, an increase from 6,755 in 2013-14. Tamil Nadu with 6,215 seats in 2013-14 and 11,650 in 2023-24 was close a second to Karnataka.
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'Surge' in respiratory illnesses in China: Laboratories asked to test SARI samples https://ift.tt/PqXrmun
In view of reports of a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDL) network under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has been asked to test all samples of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), with a particular focus on samples from children, Parliament was informed on Friday.
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CGHS centres to be expanded from 80 cities to 100 in coming days: Union Health Minister https://ift.tt/PqXrmun
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that the number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centres in the country will be increased from 80 cities at present to 100 cities in the coming days.
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Moderna CEO says melanoma vaccine could be available by 2025 https://ift.tt/PqXrmun
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel told AFP his company's experimental vaccine against melanoma could be available in as little as two years, in what would amount to a landmark step against the most serious form of skin cancer.
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'DMDC Bill will align India's regulatory system with global best regulatory practices' https://ift.tt/cd1eMWX
The Drugs, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill, 2023 if made into a law, is expected to benefit patients in terms of expeditious access to new, safe, and quality therapies, informed Dr Anil Matai, Director General, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI)
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Healthcare providers to join US plan to manage AI risks-White House https://ift.tt/cd1eMWX
"The administration is pulling every lever it has to advance responsible AI in health-related fields," the White House official said, adding AI carried enormous potential to benefit patients, doctors, and hospital staff if managed responsibly.
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Medical devices cybersecurity market expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2027: GlobalData https://ift.tt/cd1eMWX
The growth is largely driven by the increasing connectivity and digital integration of medical devices, which makes them more susceptible to cyberattacks. While cyberattacks are more likely with the adoption of digital health and connected devices, several strategies can be employed to mitigate said risks.
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Will the rising cases of JN.1 COVID variant be a concern for India? https://ift.tt/LIPfTkC
JN.1 mutations provide the subvariant immune-evading capabilities. This has also raised concerns about the efficacy of vaccines against the variant. Early studies indicate that the vaccines work against the variant but they aren’t producing enough antibodies against JN.1. ETHealthworld interacted with a few experts to gain their opinion on the Omicron...
Indian scientists find hidden reservoir of Covid virus in body cells https://ift.tt/LIPfTkC
Even for individuals deemed virus-free by conventional tests, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA within EVs may indicate a potential source for recurrent infections, according to the researchers. These infected EVs have demonstrated the ability to transmit the virus to previously unaffected cells in laboratory settings, pointing to a previously unrecognised...
COVID subvariant JN.1 detected in Kerala, triggers concerns https://ift.tt/LIPfTkC
The latest data from INSACOG (Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium) confirmed the presence of this variant in Kerala. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, National Indian Medical Association (IMA) COVID Task Force, said JN.1 could be a contributing factor to the recent surge in COVID cases in India, particularly in Kerala. India’s active case count has...
Doctors advise Singaporeans to vaccinate, put on face masks amidst Covid-19 wave https://ift.tt/LIPfTkC
The latest Ministry of Health (MOH) data for the week ending December 2 showed an average of 2,970 cases a day at Singapore's 25 polyclinics against a five-year median of 2,009 daily cases for 2018 to 2022 for this time of the year. While this is lower than the 3,000 to 3,500 a day in the pre-pandemic years, it comes on the back of almost three years...
EU publishes its first list of more than 300 critical medicines, vaccines https://ift.tt/lLBKtPz
The European Commission published its first list of critical medicines, as part of a wider overhaul of laws governing the 136 billion euro ($148 billion) pharmaceuticals industry aimed at avoiding shortages of drugs. It is the biggest change to existing medical laws in two decades. The list, published by the European Medicines Agency, includes a wide...
MBBS students admitted in 2020-21 academic year who couldn't pass exam can make one more attempt https://ift.tt/lLBKtPz
"The National Medical Commission decided to allow one additional attempt (FIFTH attempt) to such MBBS students who were admitted in medical colleges during the academic year 2020-21 and could not pass their first professional MBBS examination as this batch was also affected by COVID 19 pandemics," the NMC said in a public notice.
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6 per cent who survived COVID-19 in 2020-22 died by 2023: Study https://ift.tt/HpmsfMe
Nearly 6 per cent of patients who had recovered from COVID-19 between March 2020 and March 2022 had died by July 2023, says a study by Tamil Nadu's health department. The breakup showed nearly 20 per cent fatalities in the 61-80 age group and below 1 per cent among those 40 and younger.
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5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported https://ift.tt/HpmsfMe
Five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year, the World Health Organization said Monday. A total of 1,166 suspected cases had been reported in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Pharma faces USFDA heat, stocks down https://ift.tt/HpmsfMe
The stocks of several pharma companies, including Dr Reddy's, Aurobindo Pharma, Cipla, Lupin, Sun Pharma, and Divi's Labs, have been lagging behind as the sensex and Nifty reach new highs. Dr Reddy's saw a significant decline after concerns were raised about USFDA's observations on its formulations facility FTO-3 in Hyderabad. Other pharma companies...
In the coming times, biotechnology will become the biggest foundation for health treatment: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya https://ift.tt/TSpmqFW
Dr Mandaviya noted that the Indian Biotech Industry aiming to grow to $150 billion by 2025 and $300 billion by 2030, and India is currently among the top 12 destinations for Biotechnology in the world with approximately 3 per cent share in the Global Biotechnology Industry. The Minister virtually addressed the pre-event summit ‘Biotechnology: The Path...
Doctors with knowledge of artificial intelligence will hold advantage: Andrew Elder https://ift.tt/TSpmqFW
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will never completely replace a doctor's job, but medical practitioners knowing the technology will be in an advantageous position compared to those who do not, Prof Andrew Elder, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, has said. AI has the potential to carry out a number of medical tasks such as diagnosis...
World Bank launches comprehensive programme to combat air pollution crisis in India https://ift.tt/TSpmqFW
According to the World Bank, the endeavour includes the introduction of airshed management tools, the development of State-wide Air Quality Action Plans, and the creation of the first extensive Regional Airshed Action Plan for the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), encompassing seven union territories and states.
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One-year clinical clerkship must for foreign medicos who had a break in final year: NMC https://ift.tt/TSpmqFW
The National Medical Commission has decided that foreign medical graduates who took a break in their final year and returned to India because of the Covid pandemic or the Russia-Ukraine war, and who completed the course online, must complete a mandatory one-year clinical clerkship in order to be eligible for a clinical medical rotatory internship,...
Breast Cancer: Unravelling myths and embracing awareness—Insights from medical students https://ift.tt/TSpmqFW
Breast cancer is a widely recognised and frequently discussed form of cancer, yet numerous misunderstandings about it persist. ETHealthworld engaged in discussions with medical students to gather insights on their awareness of breast cancer within their medical education.
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Over 9.9 lakh health melas organised under Ayushman Bhav campaign since Sept 17: Govt https://ift.tt/VG52d81
The total CHC health melas reported from September 17 to till now is 26793. As many as 110.64 lakh patients were registered and 34.59 lakh patients consulted at the special OPD. Also, 26,675 major surgeries and 94,433 minor surgeries were held.
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Max Healthcare acquires 550-bed Sahara Hospital https://ift.tt/VG52d81
One of India's largest private healthcare providers, Max Healthcare led by Abhay Soi, has signed a pact to buy Starlit Medical Centre through Crosslay Remedies.
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India records 148 new COVID-19 cases https://ift.tt/VG52d81
The country's COVID-19 case tally stands at 4.50 crore (4,50,02,889) and the death toll at 5,33,306, the data updated at 8 am stated.
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US approves two gene therapies for sickle cell disease https://ift.tt/VG52d81
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including one that is the first treatment in the United States based on the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene editing technology. Casgevy, developed by partners Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, and bluebird bio's Lyfgenia were approved...
Herbalife India signs MoU with Shoolini University in Himachal Pradesh https://ift.tt/iZ49q0l
Direct selling to become part of their curriculum in Business Administration. As part of the larger collaboration, Shoolini University with Herbalife India will provide and facilitate the teaching modules to academic organisations wanting to introduce Direct Selling as a new subject to their curriculum. The training will provide as an introduction...
Cyberknife: ‘Magical tool’ for cancer treatment, brain tumours https://ift.tt/iZ49q0l
According to radio surgeons, Cyberknife has been of great help in treating recurrent and metastatic cancers with low disease burden. It can reach any site like the brain, head and neck, and spine; lung and chest; breast, liver, pancreas, and kidney; prostate. This groundbreaking technology opens new avenues for treating previously inoperable or complex...
Study finds allergy medicine to help treat lung cancer https://ift.tt/iZ49q0l
And in an early parallel study in humans, combining immunotherapy with dupilumab -- an Interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor-blocking antibody widely used for treating allergies and asthma -- boosted patients' immune systems. The study, published in the journal Nature, showed one out of the six people experienced significant tumour reduction.
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IPC issues alert against adverse reactions of painkiller Meftal https://ift.tt/iZ49q0l
In a recent drug safety advisory, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) advised consumers and healthcare providers to keep an eye out for any negative side effects from the painkiller Meftal, which is frequently prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual cramps.
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AIIMS Delhi's pneumonia cases unrelated to recent surge in child respiratory infections in China: Health Ministry https://ift.tt/QyWP2uU
The detection of bacterial cases in AIIMS Delhi linked to the recent surge in pneumonia cases in China is misleading and inaccurate. The seven cases that have been detected are part of an ongoing study at AIIMS Delhi for a six month period (April to September 2023) and there is no cause for worry, a Union Health Ministry statement said.
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Sanofi to focus on 12 blockbuster drug candidates, immunology pipeline https://ift.tt/QyWP2uU
The 12 blockbuster drugs include nine medicines and vaccines with 2 billion to 5 billion euros ($2.15-$5.38 billion) in peak sales potential, and three "pipeline-in-a-product" assets with a potential of more than 5 billion euros in peak sales, Sanofi said.
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‘Nearly 60% vaccines used in world are produced in India’ https://ift.tt/QyWP2uU
Talking about the medical sector, he said, “One out of six doctors in the entire world is an Indian, one out of five nurses in the entire world is an Indian, and India is a manufacturer of 60 per cent of generic medicine and nearly 60 per cent vaccines used in World are manufactured in India,” said Bhargava, who is known for his contributions to the...
Seven samples at AIIMS Delhi +ve for M pneumoniae https://ift.tt/QyWP2uU
AIIMS Delhi detects Mycoplasma pneumoniae, bacteria causing respiratory illness in children in China, through PCR and IgM Elisa tests. The positivity rate of PCR and IgM Elisa tests was 3% and 16% respectively. Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes 15-20% of community acquired pneumonia, also known as 'walking pneumonia'. Surveillance for detection of Mycoplasma...
ChatGPT can aid healthcare professionals in decision making: Study https://ift.tt/jabNp1i
Amid the growing debate over AI and its side effects, researchers now report that in healthcare settings, ChatGPT is nearly 72 per cent accurate across all medical specialties and phases of clinical care, and 77 per cent accurate in making final diagnoses.
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Need to set a new target of $200 billion for India's bioeconomy: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw https://ift.tt/jabNp1i
Speaking at the 3rd edition of the Global Bio-India summit, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said the target of $150 billion is going to be achieved by the end of this fiscal of 2023. Therefore, the target to be set for 2025 and beyond, should be closer to 200 billion dollars.
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India among 8 nations seeking 5-year patent waiver for Covid diagnostics https://ift.tt/jabNp1i
In a submission to the World Trade Organization, they said that diagnostics and therapeutics are "essential tools for a comprehensive approach to fight the pandemic, that it is not over".
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Doctors turn netas, 15 to enter Telangana House https://ift.tt/jabNp1i
15 doctors, including three orthopaedic doctors, have won in the high-stakes assembly elections in Telangana. Interestingly, none of the victories are from the city. The doctors who won include Dr Palvai Harish Babu, Dr Tellam Venkata Rao, Dr R Bhoopathi Reddy, Dr Ram Chander Naik, Dr Vamshi Krishna, Dr Murali Naik, Dr K Satyanarayana, Dr Mynampally...
Max Healthcare launches CAR-T cell therapy in collaboration with ImmunoACT https://ift.tt/jabNp1i
Also known as a ‘living drug’, this therapy provides enduring benefits and is recommended for those not able to undergo a stem cell transplant or post-transplant relapse. Compared to conventional therapies, this requires a brief, single-infusion treatment, enhancing the quality of life for many patients with an average of two weeks of in-patient care.
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France puts country on 'high' alert for bird flu https://ift.tt/YdVr6GH
France raised the risk level of bird flu to 'high' from 'moderate' on Tuesday after the detection of new cases of the disease, forcing poultry farms to keep birds indoors to stem the spread of the highly contagious virus. The decision, taken by the agriculture ministry, was published in the Official Journal on Tuesday.
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Rise in non-communicable diseases among children in India is a huge concern https://ift.tt/YdVr6GH
The rate of incidence of NCDs has more than doubled among children between 5 - 17 years of age over the past decade, an age group where there should ‘technically and historically’ not be a growing impact of lifestyle diseases,” data shared by Apollo Hospitals has found.
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Top city hospital part of kidney racket: UK daily https://ift.tt/YdVr6GH
The London-based publication 'The Telegraph' has sparked a controversy by claiming that Apollo Hospital in Delhi has been involved in the illicit purchase of kidneys for wealthy patients in Myanmar from impoverished people. According to the daily, a broker in Myanmar informed its reporter that "it's big business" even though paying for organs is prohibited...
Being overweight hampers body's immune response to COVID infection: Study https://ift.tt/yGEP62O
Being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination, according to a study. The finding, published in the journal Clinical & Translational Immunology, builds on the team's existing research on how COVID-19 affects people who are overweight.
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'10% hosps in India could shut by 2100 due to climate change' https://ift.tt/yGEP62O
A global study released at the United Nations Climate Change Conference reveals that 10% of hospitals in India may have to relocate or shut down due to climate change by 2100. The 'XDI Global Hospital Infrastructure Physical Climate Risk Report' predicts that Nepal will also be heavily affected, with 26% of hospitals facing closure. The analysis covered...
97-yr-old survives double pacemaker implant https://ift.tt/yGEP62O
One of the oldest patients in the city to survive a cardiac treatment was a 97-year-old man who had recently had a pacemaker implanted at a private hospital. The patient had experienced syncope, or an abrupt period of unconsciousness, along with a "complete heart block." The patient, Haripada Paul, was admitted, had a temporary pacemaker inserted,...
NMC setting up library of literature on ancient Indian medicine, surgery https://ift.tt/yGEP62O
The National Medical Commission (NMC) intends to establish a library that would include all of the manuscripts and literature pertaining to ancient Indian surgery and medicine. Experts from the medical community and other fields have been urged to assist in locating and gathering the books and manuscripts needed for this project.
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Global Bio-India to boost Make In India and Startup India for the biotech sector https://ift.tt/yGEP62O
Global Bio-India (GBI) 2023, the third edition to attract large global corporates to set up R&D and manufacturing base in India. GBI is being organized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India along with its Public Sector Undertaking, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)...
Maker of Wegovy, Ozempic showers money on US obesity doctors https://ift.tt/nvAb8E1
Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company renowned for its diabetes medicines, is now positioning itself as the world's leading weight-loss company. The company aims to target the global population of 764 million people with obesity, with the United States being its most lucrative market. In the U.S., where over two-thirds of adults are either...
'WHO has lost its independence, Indian govt should exit global health body' https://ift.tt/nvAb8E1
Eminent British-Indian Cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra has alleged that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has completely lost its independence and suggested that the Indian government should ignore its advice on various issues and exit the global health body. Talking to a news agency, Malhotra, who gave a lecture at the All India Institute of Medical...
‘Increase in severe infections from common viruses in kids’ https://ift.tt/zch91Uw
Viral diseases like rubella, mumps, measles and the common cold are leading to pneumonia and causing serious symptoms in kids, said paediatricians at the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) Intensive Care Chapter national conference.
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‘81 per cent contracted HIV due to unsafe sex’ https://ift.tt/zch91Uw
On the occasion of World AIDS Day, an awareness jatha was held from Tagore Circle to the SDM College in the city on Friday. The DHO said that HIV prevalence in Dakshina Kannada has seen a drastic dip due to large-scale awareness being created on the disease. Bagalkot, Chitradurga, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Koppala and Mysuru have the largest HIV prevalence...
Novo Nordisk finds compounded Wegovy up to 33 per cent impure, sues Florida pharmacies https://ift.tt/CPu7L0U
The Danish drugmaker said it found impurities in all the drugs tested from Wells Pharmacy and Brooksville Pharmaceuticals, both based in Florida. Novo first sued Brooksville in July, and discovered a substance called BPC-157 in samples from Wells.
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Pfizer is sued by Texas over COVID vaccine claims https://ift.tt/CPu7L0U
Pfizer has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who on Thursday accused the drugmaker of misrepresenting the efficacy of its widely-used COVID-19 vaccine. In a complaint filed in a Lubbock County state court, Paxton said it was misleading for Pfizer to claim its vaccine was 95 per cent effective because it offered a "relative risk reduction"...
Outdoor air pollution accounts for over 2 million deaths annually in India: BMJ study https://ift.tt/CPu7L0U
Outdoor air pollution from all sources accounts for 2.18 million deaths per year in India, second only to China, according to a modelling study published in The BMJ. The research found that air pollution from using fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation accounts for 5.1 million extra deaths a year worldwide.
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Nearly 74% HCPs Actively Participate in Online Healthcare Education https://ift.tt/CPu7L0U
The survey maps the future of online medical education & addresses the challenges faced by HCPs. It reveals that 80% HCPs consider webinars as their first choice for online healthcare education.
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