South Korean medical professors warn of boycotting junior doctors’ training
Seoul, July 20 - Some medical professors vowed on Saturday to boycott training programmes for junior doctors in protest of the government's push for accepting the resignations of striking trainees and the medical school admission quota hikes.
Poliovirus detected in Gaza, but no paralytic cases reported so far: UN
United Nations, July 20 - Discovering the poliovirus in Gaza environmental samples is deeply concerning but it's a relief that no cases of the paralysing disease have been reported, UN humanitarians have said.
Understanding the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes
Health Corner, IndoUS Tribune It’s a heartbreaking scene: a seemingly healthy young athlete collapsing on the field due to sudden cardiac arrest. Surprisingly, this tragic event happens more frequently than many might realize. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately 2,000 individuals
Preventive healthcare is national, societal duty for all: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, July 19 - Preventative healthcare is now a national and civic responsibility for all, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Friday.
Zydus gets final approval from US FDA for Type 2 diabetes pills
Ahmedabad, July 19 - Indian pharma company Zydus Lifesciences on Friday said that it has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market tablets for Type 2 diabetes.
Maternal Zika infection may have long-term effects on babies’ immune system
New Delhi, July 19 - Maternal Zika virus infections can re-programme foetal immune development, leading to long-term consequences for children's immunity, according to a study on Friday, amid cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease in India.
Indian-origin neurologist develops method to predict seizures in epilepsy patients
New Delhi, July 19 - An Indian-origin neurologist in the US has developed a new method that can help predict seizures in people with epilepsy.
NMC approves 50 MBBS seats for new medical college in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 18 - The new Government Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Jajpur has received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) for 50 MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year.
IIT Mandi team conducts comprehensive life cycle assessment of solar cell technologies
New Delhi, July 18 - Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi conducted a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of five solar cell technologies to determine the most sustainable and profitable options for solar energy production in India.
Union Budget: Lower Customs duty on import of medical devices, say experts
New Delhi, July 18 - Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25, experts on Thursday called on lowering Customs duty on import of global medical devices.
S Korea: Over 10,000 trainee doctors likely to end up leaving hospitals
Seoul, July 18 - Despite many months-long efforts by the medical community and the government for a breakthrough, over 10,000 striking trainee doctors were presumed to leave hospitals as they have decided not to withdraw their resignations, the health ministry said on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar launches first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius
New Delhi, July 18 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has launched the first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius.
Novel medication more effective for patients with relapsed blood cancer
New Delhi, July 18 - The hematopoietic cell transplant team at Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine has developed a novel technique based on a new drug combination that has shown considerable anti-cancer activity with low toxicity for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia
Emergency control zones set up as second Sydney farm reports bird flu
Sydney, July 18 - Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has spread to a second farm in Sydney's northwest, with emergency control zones established to curb the transmission of the highly contagious disease.
Union Budget: Experts for boosting digital health infra, higher GDP allocation
New Delhi, July 18 - Higher GDP allocation for healthcare and advances in digital health infrastructure is imperative, said experts ahead of the Union Budget.
Sanofi Healthcare to invest Rs 3,600 crore in Hyderabad GCC by 2030
New Delhi, July 18 - French drug major Sanofi Healthcare India has announced plans to make an investment of about Rs 3,600 crore (400 million euros) in its Global Capacity Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad over the next six years.
Centre convenes high-level meeting to manage, raise surveillance on bird flu
New Delhi, July 17 - Amid the growing threat of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, and the looming risk of spillover to humans, the Union government convened a high-level session to step up a coordinated and comprehensive approach.
‘India most sought-after destination for medical tourism, preventive healthcare’
New Delhi, July 17 - India is the most sought-after destination for medical tourism and preventive healthcare, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Wednesday.
Monsoons may trigger brain infections in Indians living in coastal areas, rice belts
Faridabad, July 17 - Children and the elderly living in coastal and rice belt regions of India are highly vulnerable for viral encephalitis and other brain infections during monsoon, said a neurologist at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad on Wednesday.
Covid-19 infection adds to Biden’s re-election woes
Washington, July 18 - US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 as his bid for re-election faced fresh opposition from within his own Democratic party.