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
Walking after meals safe, may help manage BP and diabetes: Expert
New Delhi, July 15 - Walking after meals is safe and may be key to managing diabetes, hypertension, and sleep issues, said an expert.
Heart diseases increasing at alarming rate among young: Cardiologists
Chandigarh, July 14 - Heart diseases are increasing at an alarming rate, with many young patients in their 20s and 30s succumbing to heart attacks in India.
Virtual evaluation of medical units to enhance health services in UP
Lucknow, July 14 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is planning to implement virtual evaluations for the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which envisages providing comprehensive primary health care services to remote and peripheral areas.
SGPGI doctors in Lucknow perform world’s first robotic surgery
Lucknow, July 14 - Doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here have performed the world's first robotic surgery to treat a rare case of pelvic lipomatosis, an official said.
14.5 million missed on vital DTP vaccine globally in 2023: UN
New Delhi, July 15 - Global childhood immunisation levels stalled in 2023, with a whopping 14.5 million kids missing out on the essential three doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine, according to a new report by the UN
Maintain hygiene, urges doctor amid rising cholera cases
New Delhi, July 15 - Hygiene is crucial to curb the cholera outbreak, currently seen in Kerala and Gujarat, said a medical expert on Sunday.
India needs stronger policy & infra to enable healthier food choices: Expert
New Delhi, July 14 - India is ahead of neighbouring countries in the implementation of food environment policies, but needs stronger policies and infrastructure to enable healthier food choices to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases, according to an
Scientists find protein to block muscle fatigue in long Covid, Alzheimer’s
New Delhi, July 14 - US researchers have identified a protein responsible for causing fatigue in people with long Covid, Alzheimer's and other diseases.
Indian-American scientist discovers new biomarker for obsessive compulsive disorder
New Delhi, July 13 - A team of researchers led by an Indian-American scientist Dr Sameer Sheth has identified a specific neural activity pattern for patients who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and have undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS) for its treatment.
Avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans from cattle than from birds: research
Tokyo, July 13 - The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be more infectious to hu
Cellular inflammation behind rare neurodegenerative condition: Scientists
New Delhi, July 13 - Researchers have found that inflammation in an immune cell may be responsible for very rare genetic conditions known as lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs).
New biomarkers reveal if glaucoma patients are at high risk of losing eyesight
New Delhi, July 13 - A team of researchers has discovered blood markers that may predict whether glaucoma patients are at a higher risk of continuing to lose eyesight after normal therapy.
WHO donates medical supplies worth $9 million to Malawi
Lilongwe, July 13 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated assorted medical supplies, including drugs worth $9 million , to the government of Malawi to support the country's public hospitals.
This AI tool may outperform clinical tests at detecting Alzheimer’s
New Delhi, July 13 - Scientists at the Cambridge University in the UK have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool that can help detect patients with early dementia whether they will remain stable or develop Alzheimer's.
Eating beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas may help you manage diabetes better
New Delhi, July 12 - Finding it hard to manage your blood sugar levels? Pulses like beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas can help manage your diabetes, according to a new review of studies on Friday.