S. Korea launches presidential committee on medical reform amid protest
Seoul, April 25 - South Korea, on Thursday, formally launched a presidential committee on medical reform to seek a breakthrough over the prolonged walkout by doctors, as their labour action has disrupted public health services for more than two months now.
ADIF, IIT Guwahati partner to boost startup ecosystem in India
New Delhi, April 24 - The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) and IIT Guwahati's Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) on Wednesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote entrepreneurship and provide support to technology startups.
AI can give psychological first aid, curb mental health burden in India: Expert
New Delhi, April 24 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be an effective tool in providing psychological first aid, which may help curb the rising burden of mental health issues in India, said Samir Parikh, Consultant Psychiatrist and Chairperson, Fortis Healthcare on Wednesday.
South Korea expresses regret over medical professors’ plan for weekly day off
Seoul, April 24 - South Korea's health ministry on Wednesday expressed regret over medical professors' decision to take a weekly day off starting next week and urged them to engage in dialogue rather than resort to collective action amid the prolonged medical vacuum
CPR training is must as cases of heart attack are rising: Padma Shri Maya Tandon
Jaipur, April 23 - Padma Shri Maya Tandon of Jaipur has been working for over 30 years to raise awareness about road safety. She has saved the lives of several road accident victims through her organisation 'Sahayata', which helps in imparting Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Eminent Agra homeopath Dr Radhey Shyam Pareek awarded Padma Shri
Agra, April 23 - Internationally acclaimed Agra Homeopath Dr Radhey Shyam Pareek was honoured with Padam Shri by President Draupadi Murmu, for his contribution to the healthcare domain.
World needs better robotics surgeons to improve patient outcomes: Experts
New Delhi, April 21 - As robot-assisted surgeries gain momentum globally, including in India, it is time to train surgeons employing the latest technological advances to improve patient outcomes, experts said on Sunday.
South Korea: Med school deans call for freezing 2025 admission quota, talks on future adjustment
Seoul, April 21 - Medical school chiefs nationwide urged the South Korean government on Sunday not to increase the medical school enrollment quota for next year and discuss future increases with the medical community through a joint consultative body.
HK, Singapore food regulators red flag ‘cancer-causing’ ingredient in certain MDH, Everest spices
New Delhi, April 20 - Food regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore have warned people against using four products from two big spice brands --- three from MDH and one from Everest -- over the presence of ethylene oxide at “levels exceeding the
Research-based interventions can ensure healthy ageing in India: IISC
New Delhi, April 19 - With the elderly in India projected to double to over 20 per cent of the total population by 2050, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Friday called for research-based interventions to boost healthy ageing in the country.
S. Korea likely to lower medical school enrolment quota amid protest
Seoul, April 19 - The South Korean government is likely to accept a request made by the chiefs of six national universities to lower their medical school enrolment quotas for next year, officials said on Friday.
S. Korea to shift Covid’s pandemic status to endemic from next month
Seoul, April 19 - South Korea is set to fully shift to an "endemic" approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, lifting some last-remaining mandates, including indoor mask requirements for hospitals, from next month, officials said on Friday.
S.Korean Health Minister renews commitment to accomplish medical reform
Seoul, April 18 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong renewed his vow to accomplish medical reform on Thursday, although a mass walkout by trainee doctors in protest of the reform has crippled public health services for about two months.
16 mn Afghans to experience crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity: UN report
Kabul, April 18 - An estimated 15.8 million people in war-ravaged Afghanistan will experience crisis and emergency levels of food insecurity in 2024, said a United Nations (UN) report released on Thursday.
Robotic surgery offers hope to 2 women with advanced breast cancer
New Delhi, April 18 - Two women with advanced breast cancer have successfully undergone robotic mastectomy, a unique procedure to preserve full breast and nipple sensation, said doctors here on Thursday.
S. Korea committed to achieving medical reform despite doctors’ walkout
Seoul, April 18 - South Korea’s Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong, on Thursday, renewed his vow to accomplish medical reform, even though a mass walkout by trainee doctors in protest of the reform has crippled public health services for about two months.
Zomato introduces ‘large order fleet’ for gatherings of up to 50 people
New Delhi, April 16 - Online food delivery platform Zomato on Tuesday introduced a ‘large order fleet’ to serve orders for a gathering of up to 50 people.
Indian study shows whole-genome sequencing key to detect drug-resistant TB early
New Delhi, April 16 - With India aiming to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) may play a significant role in identifying cases of drug-resistant TB early and improving outcomes, reveals a study on
Why India is seeing a rise in oral cancer cases
New Delhi, April 16 - India bears a significant burden of oral cancers, and the country contributes to about 30 per cent of all global cases, said doctors on Tuesday.
Elon Musk shares health advice on severe neck and back pain
New Delhi, April 16 - Disc replacement surgery may be a game-changer for people experiencing severe neck or back pain, said billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday.