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
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.