US records over 100 pediatric deaths from flu this season
Los Angeles, March 9 - More than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in the US so far this season, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
India gets ‘Measles & Rubella Champion’ award for disease prevention
New Delhi, March 8 - India has bagged the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award for the country's efforts in preventing the highly infectious and contagious diseases.
Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award
New Delhi, March 8 - Daily exercise is important for one's health, said wrestler turned fitness expert Ankit Baiyanpuria at the National Creators Award on Friday.
Indian researchers & doctors driving global healthcare studies: Experts
New Delhi, March 8 - India is leading in healthcare studies, with most content coming from the country's researchers and doctors, according to experts.
Women surgeons racing to make a mark in male dominated robotic surgery
New Delhi, March 8 - An increasing number of women surgeons are joining the field of robotics -- dominated by men, said women robotic surgeons on International Women’s Day on Friday.
HMD indigenously develops safety needle syringes, to produce 200 mn a year
New Delhi, March 7 - Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD) on Thursday announced the launch of first-of-its kind Dispojekt single use syringes that comes with a safety needle.
‘Run-for-Ram’ half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10
Ayodhya (UP), March 7 - The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh subsidiary ‘Krida Bharti’ will organise ‘Run-for-Ram' half marathon in Ayodhya on March 10.
India’s bio-economy grew 13-fold in the last decade: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 6 - India's bio-economy has grown 13-fold in the last decade -- from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, said Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.
How Cyberknife surgery is revolutionising tumour treatment in India
New Delhi, March 6 - Cyberknife radiosurgery is a non-invasive, pain-free procedure that eliminates the risks associated with conventional surgery and has transformed radiation treatment in oncology, said doctors here on Wednesday.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tests positive for Covid
Jaipur, March 6 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and was under isolation.
Roche’s new bispecific monoclonal antibody to treat vision loss in India
New Delhi, March 5 - Roche Pharma on Tuesday announced its foray into ophthalmology sector in India with a new bispecific monoclonal antibody (mAB) to treat vision loss.
Yemeni boy is 2nd youngest in India to undergo thyroid cancer surgery
Mumbai, March 5 - An 8-year-old boy from Yemen has become the second youngest child in India to successfully undergo surgery for a rare papillary thyroid cancer, said Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre on Tuesday.
Ayush, modern science can boost holistic healthcare innovations: Health min
New Delhi, March 4 - Combining the traditional knowledge of Ayush with modern science can boost holistic healthcare innovations in India, said Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya here on Monday.
Madhya Pradesh CM launches air ambulance service
Bhopal, March 2 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated an 'air ambulance service' in Ujjain on Saturday.
‘Robotic surgeries should reach more eligible patients in India’
New Delhi, March 1 - As robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) gains traction in India, more surgeons need to be trained in advanced technologies to enhance its accessibility for more people, experts said here on Friday.
UN team visits Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
United Nations, March 2 - A UN team visited Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and brought aid, the first time the world body has been able to deliver aid into besieged northern Gaza in over a week, said UN humanitarians.
Oncology innovation thrives in India with advancements in AI, robotics
Bengaluru, March 1 - The global oncology sector has witnessed a funding of $424 million to date this year, as the dynamic landscape of the sector in India unveils a compelling narrative of innovation and funding trends amid advancements in new-age technologies, a
Punjab CM inaugurates Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in Mohali
Chandigarh, Feb 29 - Holding the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress regimes responsible for the "appalling state" of government institutions, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said his government is committed to offering superior facilities in these institutions, ensuring no citizen is
Indian innovation key to solving health, agriculture, climate issues: Bill Gates
New Delhi, Feb 29 - Indian innovations across the spectrum are fantastic and are the key to solving problems in the field of health, agriculture, gender and climate, Microsoft Co-founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates, said in the national Capital on Thursday.
Breast surgeon Raghu Ram receives India-UK Achievers award
Hyderabad, Feb 29 - Eminent breast surgeon Raghu Ram has been conferred the prestigious India-UK Achievers award of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU) of the UK.