Doctors at Hyderabad hospital perform heart transplant on polio survivor
Hyderabad, May 29 - Doctors at a hospital in Hyderabad have successfully performed what is claimed to be the first-ever heart transplant on a polio survivor.
Co-WIN being transformed into UWIN for national immunisation programme: Health Secretary
New Delhi, May 29 - The Co-WIN portal, which helped India fight the Covid-19 pandemic, is being transformed into UWIN for the National Immunisation Programme which will aid in linking and providing immunisation records of 30 million newborns and mothers every year, followed
ICMR, NIV to start phase-3 clinical trials of recombinant dengue vax: Centre
New Delhi, May 29 - The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) along with the Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) and other research institutes are set to launch phase-3 clinical trials of the recombinant dengue vaccine, said Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary
Tele-MANAS mental health helpline gets 3,500 calls per day: Centre
New Delhi, May 29 - The Tele-MANAS toll-free number, launched as part of the national tele-mental health programme in India, receives 3,500 calls per day on average, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.
Nicotine replacement therapy may help smokers quit by 70pc, cut withdrawal symptoms
New Delhi, May 29 - Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is the new hope for smokers, as it can boost quit rates by 70 per cent while also helping reduce withdrawal symptoms, said experts here on Wednesday, ahead of World No-Tobacco Day.
India set to attain UN SDG goals, opened 1.6 lakh Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs: Centre
New Delhi, May 29 - With low maternal and infant mortality rates, reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality, and other improved health targets, India is on track to attain UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), said Apurva Chandra, Union Health Secretary on Wednesday.
South Korea, US hold virtual meeting on telemedicine industry
Seoul, May 30 - South Korea held a virtual meeting with the US on Thursday to enhance mutual understanding of their respective telemedicine industries and explore areas of cooperation, officials said.
CCMB, Aganitha to apply Generative AI for therapeutic design, research
Hyderabad, May 29 - The Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Aganitha, a new generation 'in silico' solutions provider, signed a framework agreement to apply Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for designing novel therapeutics and research tools addressing needs in multiple
Menstrual hygiene management is need of the hour: ASSOCHAM CSR Council Chairperson
New Delhi, May 29 - Anil Rajput, Chairperson, ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, addressed the gathering at the Menstrual Hygiene Management Conclave & Awards held in New Delhi on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, 2024.
Tattoos pose inherent risks of hepatitis, HIV and cancers, warn doctors
New Delhi, May 29 - Love to get tattooed? Beware, the ink and needle used may raise your risk of getting diseases like Hepatitis B, C, HIV, and even cancers of the liver and blood, warned doctors on Wednesday.
Cut marks on 4,000-yr-old skulls show ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer
New Delhi, May 29 - Ancient Egyptians attempted to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a patient's death, revealed a study on two 4,000-year-old skulls.
Delhi hospital fire tragedy: MHA guidelines for oxygen cylinder storage flouted
New Delhi, May 29 - Baby Care New Born Child Hospital in Delhi, where seven newly born babies died after a fire broke out, had flouted the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the storage of oxygen cylinders, said sources.
New WHO report calls for increasing investments in adolescent well-being
Geneva, May 28 - In a rapidly evolving world, adolescents are facing significant challenges like high mortality rates, mental health, pregnancy, education and employment, and climate and environmental hazards, according to a new WHO report on Tuesday calling for greater investments in adolescent
Tripura govt to set up Ayurvedic, homeopathy medical colleges soon: CM Saha
Agartala, May 28 - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that the state government is planning to set up Ayurvedic and homeopathy medical colleges in the state.
Blood cancer cases may be rising among young adults in India, say experts
New Delhi, May 28 - Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) -- a rare, yet treatable type of blood cancer -- is significantly rising among young adults, aged 30 to 40 years, in India, warned doctors on Tuesday.
MP govt shuts down 66 ‘unsuitable’ nursing colleges
Bhopal, May 28 - The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered the closure of 66 nursing colleges across the state, three months after the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order over 'irregularities' in affiliation.
Wipro, IISC’s Centre for Brain Research tie up to boost AI-based health innovations
Bengaluru, May 28 - IT services major Wipro on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Centre for Brain Research (CBR), a non-profit research organisation, hosted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to develop personalised AI-based health innovations.
Number of heatstroke patients rise to 3,622 in Rajasthan
Jaipur, May 28 - The number of heatstroke patients in Rajasthan increased from 2809 to 3622 on Monday as the state continued to witness intense heatwave conditions. The death toll, however, remained unchanged at one, health officials confirmed.
Telangana’s drugs controller suspends license of six wholesalers
Hyderabad, May 27 - Telangana's Drugs Control Administration has suspended the licenses of six wholesalers for 30 days for illegal procurement of insulin injections, it was announced on Monday.
IMD forecasts heat wave across most of India in June
New Delhi, May 27 - A heat wave will sweep across most of the states in the country in June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast on Monday.