ChatGPT not reliable tool to gauge development delays in children, finds research
New Delhi, May 3 - If you ask ChatGPT to gauge your child’s development, stop this practice. According to new research, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT do not perform like pediatricians in certain tasks like developmental delays.
Apple Watch saves Delhi woman’s life by alerting abnormal heart rhythm
New Delhi, May 3 - Apple watch has saved yet another life, this time a 35-year-old woman from the national capital who suffered from Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) -- a rapid and abnormal heart rhythm.
Long Covid symptoms can differ among children of various age groups: Study
New Delhi, May 3 - Long Covid affects children differently, and the symptoms differ between infants, school-going kids and adolescents, according to a large study.
Reducing air pollution key to fight new diabetes cases in India: Doctors
New Delhi, May 1 - Reducing air pollution levels in India can be the key to curb the rising burden of diabetes in the country, health experts said on Thursday.
Covaxin has excellent safety record, says Bharat Biotech
Hyderabad, May 2 - Bharat Biotech on Thursday said that its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin has an excellent safety record without any vaccine-associated incidents of blood clots, thrombocytopenia, TTS, VITT, pericarditis, myocarditis, etc, as it was developed with a single-minded focus on safety first,
Akums Drugs launches DCGI-approved meds for treatment of resistant high BP
New Delhi, May 2 - Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals on Thursday launched Amlodipine, Telmisartan & Metoprolol (ER) film-coated tablets, a fixed-dose combination (FDC) medication approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the management of resistant hypertension with stable coronary artery
65 pc of children in South Korea spend ‘excessive’ hours on studies: Survey
Seoul, May 2 - Six out of every 10 South Korean school children spend more hours studying than recommended, a survey by a children's welfare foundation showed on Thursday.
Gurugram doctors treat 1-month-old baby with rare congenital heart defect
Gurugram, May 1 - Doctors of a Gurugram hospital granted a new lease of life to a one-month-old baby who suffered from a rare congenital heart defect.
Lebanon reports outbreak of hepatitis A in eastern region
Beirut, May 2 - The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has reported the outbreak of viral hepatitis in West Bekaa region, eastern Lebanon, according to media reports.
ChatGPT is a failure in assessing heart risk: Study
New Delhi, May 1 - Although OpenAI’s ChatGPT could pass several medical exams, it lacks potential in assessing heart risk, found a study on Wednesday.
Cambodian official warns of health risks amid extreme heatwaves
Phnom Penh, May 1 - A Cambodian health official on Wednesday warned of health risks as temperatures in the Southeast Asian country have soared to record highs.
Plea in SC seeks medical panel under retired apex court judge to examine Covishield side effects
New Delhi, May 1 - A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the formation of a medical panel of experts under the supervision of a retired judge of the apex court to examine the side effects and risks of Covishield
South Korea lifts last-remaining Covid mask mandate at hospitals
Seoul, May 1 - Wearing masks at hospitals in South Korea is not a must anymore as the government downgraded the infection level of Covid-19 and lifted last-remaining antivirus regulations, according to a report on Wednesday.
License of 14 Patanjali products cancelled, criminal complaint filed against Ramdev, Balkrishna, Uttarakhand govt tells SC
New Delhi, April 29 - The Uttarakhand government, in an affidavit, told the Supreme Court that it has granted permission to file a complaint against Baba Ramdev's Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. for repeated violations of the drug advertisements law and suspended
World’s 1st rigid endoscope system to help deep tissue imaging during surgery
New Delhi, April 29 - A team of scientists from Japan has developed the world's first rigid endoscope system that can see the invisible and help boost outcomes of advanced medical procedures.
Vax benefits outweigh risks of extremely rare potential side effects: AstraZeneca
New Delhi, April 30 - Benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine far outweigh the risks of extremely rare potential side effects, pharma giant AstraZeneca said on Tuesday.
AstraZeneca admits Covishield jab raises TTS risk. Should you be worried?
New Delhi, April 30 - Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) -- a blood clot disorder -- is a rare side effect of AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine, and the benefits far outweigh the risks of the jab, said doctors here on Tuesday.
Maruti Suzuki trains 8.5K commercial drivers in post-accident emergency care
New Delhi, April 30 - Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said that it has successfully completed a pilot programme of 'First Responder Training' in which it trained 8,500 people, primarily commercial drivers in post-accident emergency care during the 'golden hour' after an accident.
Krishna Ella new President of Indian Vaccine Manufacturers’ Association
Hyderabad, April 29 - The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) on Monday announced Bharat Biotech Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Dr. Krishna M Ella will be its new President for a two-year period.
S. Korea to deploy more staff as doctors at 5 major hospitals take weekly breaks
Seoul, April 29 - South Korea’s Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong, on Monday, said that the government plans to deploy more medical staff as senior doctors at five major hospitals in Seoul decided to take a weekly day off starting this week.