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.
India urgently needs stem cell donors to fight blood disorders, say experts
New Delhi, May 27 - India is urgently in need of stem cell donors to fight blood cancer that kills over 70,000 lives every year, said experts on Monday ahead of World Blood Cancer Day.
Study discovers brain region linked to ‘prosocial’ behaviour
New Delhi, May 27 - A new study on Monday revealed a specific brain region that is linked to our willingness to help others.
World Health Assembly meets in Geneva after pandemic treaty failure
Geneva, May 27 - The annual meeting of the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organisation (WHO), began in the Swiss city of Geneva on Monday.
Man undergoes 7 hr surgery for heart disease, gallstones & colon cancer
Bengaluru, May 27 - In a significant medical feat, doctors here said on Monday of a simultaneous triple surgery on a 44-year-old man for heart disease, gallstones, and colon cancer -- all in 7 hours.
Centre to host PRAGATI-2024 to boost Ayurveda research, industry on Tuesday
New Delhi, May 27 - The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Ayush, is set to host Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation (PRAGATI-2024) at the India Habitat Centre in the national
Lucknow hospitals witness surge in patients with heat-related disorders
Lucknow, May 27 - With the mercury soaring, emergency wards in hospitals here are brimming with patients suffering from dehydration, fever, nausea and abdominal pain.
Artificial intelligence may offer companionship to the lonely
New Delhi, May 27 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology may be key to fighting loneliness among humans, which is known to seriously impair health, according to a robotics expert.
Aster DM Healthcare announces Rs 250 crore hospital expansion plan in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, May 27 - Aster DM Healthcare on Monday announced a Rs 250 crore expansion plan for its Aster CMI Hospital in the city.
Health ministry shares tips for heat safety measures at workplace
New Delhi, May 26 - Amid rising heatwave, the Ministry of Health, on Sunday, advised employers to take essential heat safety measures at the workplace.
Why Covid vaccinations and repeated infections help boost immunity
New Delhi, May 26 - The immune cells of people who received Covid 19 vaccines and also experienced "breakthrough" or repeated infections can build an "immunity wall" against future SARS-CoV-2 infections, according to scientists.
Researchers detect novel biomarkers for kidney diseases using new technique
New Delhi, May 25 - Researchers have detected novel biomarkers for kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome using a new technique, a new study showed on Saturday.
Aurobindo Pharma arm Eugia’s manufacturing unit gets ‘official action indicated’ status by USFDA
New Delhi, May 25 - Drug maker Aurobindo Pharma on Saturday announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Eugia Pharma Specialities' (a wholly owned subsidiary of the company) formulation manufacturing facility -- Unit III, as 'Official Action Indicated (OAI)'.
TN govt allocates Rs 430 crore for children who lost parents to Covid
Chennai, May 25 - The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 430 crore for the welfare of children who lost their parents to Covid-19.
Patients cast votes in Lok Sabha elections with hospital’s help in Delhi
New Delhi, May 25 - To strengthen democracy, the Manipal Hospital in Delhi's Dwarka area on Saturday helped patients cast their votes during the sixth and penultimate phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
Covid pandemic reversed progress of last 10 years in global life expectancy: WHO
Geneva, May 24 - The recent deadly Covid-19 pandemic reversed the last 10 years’ steady gain seen in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE) worldwide, according to a new report by World Health Organization (WHO) released on Friday.
Rajasthan govt orders audit of deaths ’caused by heatwaves’
Jaipur, May 25 - The Rajasthan government on Friday ordered an audit of deaths "caused by heatwaves" in the state and constituted a committee for it.