New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment
New Delhi, July 9 - Swedish researchers have developed a novel tool that can predict the risk level of nerve damage in each individual from breast cancer treatment.
Study shows how to protect diabetics from heart & kidney disease
New Delhi, July 9 - Using a combination of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in patients with diabetes, according to a study.
Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctors
New Delhi, July 9 - Although dengue is known to cause mild flu-like symptoms, the mosquito-borne viral illness has profound neurological implications that are often overlooked, said experts on Tuesday.
10-year-old tests positive for cholera in Kerala’s orphanage
Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 - A 10-year-old boy has tested positive for cholera, while 10 others are under observation at the state-run Medical College hospital in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram.
20-yr-old undergoes successful kidney transplant in Tripura’s medical college
Agartala, July 9 - In a significant milestone, doctors have successfully transplanted a kidney on a 20-year-old man at the Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in Tripura.
Scientists develop platform to help define functions for ‘orphan’ metabolic proteins
New Delhi, July 8 - A team of US scientists on Monday announced the development of a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism.
South Korea to cut trainee doctor quota unless hospitals accept resignations by next week
Seoul, July 9 - The South Korean government has notified hospitals that it will reduce next year's quota of trainee doctors unless they accept their resignations by next week, according to officials and the medical community on Tuesday.
Palestinian official warns of weak health capabilities in Gaza hospitals
Gaza, July 9 -: The health capabilities in the hospitals of the Gaza Strip are weak, and the fuel shortage is a major crisis for the health sector, a Palestinian medical official warned.
S Korean govt scraps all administrative steps against striking trainee docs
Seoul, July 8 - The South Korean government announced a decision on Monday to withdraw its plan to take administrative steps, including the suspension of medical licenses, against striking trainee doctors in an effort to seek a breakthrough in monthslong medical service disruptions.
Not all animal diseases are zoonotic: Animal Husbandry department
New Delhi, July 7 - Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can transfer between animals and humans, such as rabies, anthrax, influenza (H1N1 and H5N1), Nipah, Covid-19, brucellosis, and tuberculosis; however, not all diseases are 'zoonotic', said the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
WHO’s cancer agency’s classification of talc as ‘probably carcinogenic’ notable development: Doc
New Delhi, July 7 - The recent classification of talc as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by the World Health Organization's cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the safety of talcum
Anand Mahindra shares video of new tech detecting veins using infrared light
New Delhi, July 7 - Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has shared a video on the social media platform X, showing a new technology detecting veins using infrared light.
South Korea not to revoke striking doctors’ licences for breakthrough
Seoul, July 8 - The government is likely to halt the suspension of licences and other administrative steps against striking trainee doctors in an effort to seek a breakthrough in months-long medical service disruptions, officials said on Monday.
Kamala Harris’ husband tests positive for Covid
Washington, July 8 - US Vice President Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff recently tested positive for Covid-19, the latter's office has announced.
NEET-UG paper leak: SC asks Centre, NTA to initiate action against wrong beneficiaries, next hearing on July 11
New Delhi, July 8 - Asking the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA) about the action initiated against the wrong beneficiaries in the NEET-UG examination held on May 5, the Supreme Court on Monday remarked that denial to the allegations of paper leak
Developing countries in Asia-Pacific still report high TB cases: ADB
Manila, July 6 - Many developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, still have a high tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate, according to an article published in the Asian Development Blog of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Facing unexplainable mood disorders? You may be low on Vitamin B 12: Doctors
New Delhi, July 6 - Vitamin B-12 plays a key role in producing brain chemicals that affect mood and other brain functions, said doctors on Saturday.
Cut down smoking to avoid cognitive ageing: Study
New Delhi, July 6 - Want to maintain sharp memory skills and cognitive function as you age? Cutting down on smoking suggests a large study that found it to be a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline.
Mice with functional humanised immune system shows promise
New Delhi, July 6 - A first-of-its-kind mice model with a fully functional human immune system and a human-like gut microbiome has shown promise of mounting specific antibody responses.
Israel reports 61 new cases of West Nile fever, fatalities rise to 12
Jerusalem, July 6 - The Israeli Ministry of Health reported a fresh fatality from West Nile fever, pushing the death toll due to infections in the country to 12.