Biden tests positive for Covid-19
Washington, July 18 - US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 following his first event in Las Vegas, the White House said on Wednesday.
Health Minister Nadda for robust drug regulation to maintain ‘pharmacy of world’ tag
New Delhi, July 17 - India must have a robust drug regulation framework to maintain the title ‘pharmacy of the world’, said Union Health Minister, JP Nadda on Wednesday.
Australian Alzheimer’s discovery could improve drugs
Canberra, July 17 - Australian researchers have made a discovery they say could improve the effectiveness of drugs used to mitigate the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Hand, foot, mouth disease cases in Japan surge to decade high
Tokyo, July 17 - The number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Japan is increasing at a record pace, reaching the highest levels seen in the past decade, data from the country's National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) showed.
WHO urges action to boost access to rehabilitative & assistive tech
Dhaka, July 16 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday called on countries in the South-East Asia Region to accelerate access to rehabilitative and assistive technology services, which is crucial for enhancing quality of life and community participation.
Yoga can help manage pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients: AIIMS study
New Delhi, July 15 - For people suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), yoga may not only manage symptoms like pain and stiffness but could also contribute to disease control and improved quality of life, a study by AIIMS-New Delhi said on Monday.
Union Budget: Healthcare leaders call for scaling up infra, medical tourism & tax reforms
New Delhi, July 15 - Prioritising and scaling up investment, infrastructure, medical tourism, and tax reforms will be key to creating a new ecosystem that can support the nation’s ambitious healthcare goals, said experts on Monday, ahead of the Union Budget 2024-25.
Indian hospital sector’s market cap surges 9X to Rs 3.5 trillion in FY24
New Delhi, July 15 - The market cap of the Indian hospital sector surged 9 times from Rs 375 billion in FY20 to Rs 3.5 trillion in FY24 riding on improved pricing, higher insurance coverage, and dedicated shift towards complex surgeries such as
South Korea vows to persuade trainee doctors to return to work
Seoul, July 16 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Tuesday said that he would continue to persuade trainee doctors to return to work, while most junior doctors remain unresponsive to the government's dovish attempts to resolve the ongoing walkout.
Four new human cases of bird flu confirmed in US
Los Angeles, July 16 - Four new human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, infection in the state of Colorado have been confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bringing the total cases to nine since
UNICEF, WHO call for step-up in child vaccinations stalled after Covid pandemic
United Nations, July 16 - Two UN agencies have called for a catch-up in child immunisation, warning global vaccinations of children stalled last year, leaving 2.7 million unvaccinated or with insufficient inoculations.
Genetic factors & regional disparities in co-morbidities have a role in stroke: Study
Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 - A study conducted by the prestigious national institute Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology ( RGCB) here has pointed out that while stroke has emerged as one of the leading causes of death globally, the genetic factors of different ethnic
US scientists decode 125-year-old element to boost cancer treatments
New Delhi, July 15 - US researchers have decoded an element that could destroy cancerous cells, and advance treatment options for the deadly disease that claims millions of lives globally.
Doctors must consider both short, long-term heart risks in high BP patients: Study
New Delhi, July 15 - Doctors must consider the long-term (30-year) as well as the short-term (10-year) risk of an individual developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) before beginning medication therapy for stage 1 hypertension, or high blood pressure, according to new research on Monday
Mukhtar Ansari’s son urges SC to order inquiry into father’s death in custody
New Delhi, July 15 - Seeking inquiry into the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, his son, Umar Ansari, on Monday, told the Supreme Court that it was not a death simpliciter but the result of slow poisoning in jail.
All-India Institute of Ayurveda hosts ‘Saushrutam 2024’ with live surgeries
New Delhi, July 15 - The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on Monday successfully organised the second national seminar Saushrutam Shalya Sangoshti on the auspicious occasion of Sushruta Jayanti-2024, said the Ayush Ministry.
Doctors suffering burnout need compassion, not blaming
New Delhi, July 15 - Hailed as gods on earth, healthcare staff -- particularly doctors and nurses -- are significantly prone to burnout. A new book stresses the need to increase compassion for them.
Study shows late detection of cancer is a major concern
New Delhi, July 15 - Late diagnosis of cancer, which means too late for treatment, is the biggest concern for about 70 per cent of people, according to a public poll in the UK.
Australian experts warn of triple avian influenza threat
Canberra, July 15 - Australia is facing an unprecedented threat from three different strains of avian influenza according to experts from the national science agency.
S Korean medical professors call on govt to change stance for trainee doctors’ strike
Seoul, July 15 - Medical professors at Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea on Monday said that striking trainee doctors will not return to work if the government sticks to the current medical reform plans, calling for a "transparent and reasonable" policy