Budget increases expenditure for National Health Mission, proposes digital public infra
New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget has increased expenditure for the National Health Mission (NHM) by about Rs 4,000 crore and also proposed digital public infrastructure (DPI) at a population scale.
Union Budget: Health experts hail Centre’s move to exempt customs duty on cancer drugs
New Delhi, July 23 - Calling it a welcome step, oncologists on Tuesday hailed the Central government’s move to exempt customs duty on three more cancer drugs.
Union Budget 2024: Govt to exempt three more cancer drugs from customs duty
New Delhi, July 23 - In a big relief to cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2024, exempted customs duty on three cancer drugs.
Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 22 - More than 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, while tabling the Economic Survey document in Parliament today, a day ahead of the Union Budget announcement.
India’s healthcare needs greater allocation of funds: Experts
New Delhi, July 22 - India's healthcare sector requires more allocation of funds for better research and to provide better facilities to a vast number of people, said experts on Monday, a day ahead of the Union Budget.
Most Australian welders exposed to cancer-causing fumes, finds study
Sydney, July 21 - A team of researchers here on Sunday said at least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing fumes at work — and little is being done to protect them.
Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled
New Delhi, July 21 - The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.
Study shows how cancer cells evade drug treatments
New Delhi, July 20 - US researchers have found during a study how cancer cells manage to evade despite treatment. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study delves into the cellular processes that allow cancer cells to proliferate
Centre refutes Oxford University study on excess mortality during Covid pandemic
New Delhi, July 20 - Calling it a “gross and misleading overestimate”, the Union government on Saturday refuted claims of excess mortality during the Covid-19 pandemic in India, as stated in a study led by Indian-origin researchers from Oxford University and published in
Even partial vision losses before age 10 can impact hearing abilities: Study
New Delhi, July 20 - Children who partially lose vision before age 10 may be at risk of developing hearing issues, according to a study led by an international team, including from India.
Low Vitamin D levels remain a pressing concern among women: Experts
New Delhi, July 20 - Low Vitamin D levels, also known as the sunshine vitamin, are vital for bone health and remain a pressing concern among women, who are more prone to osteoporosis, arthritis, or other bone-related issues, said experts on Saturday.
Medical professors in South Korea warn of boycotting junior doctors’ training amid standoff
Seoul, July 20 - Some medical professors in South Korea on Saturday warned 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.
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.