Smartwatch may help boost treatment for depression
New York, Feb 23 - Smartwatches may not only help count steps, and sleep but can also offer mental health clinicians valuable information about depression symptoms, according to a new study.
Robotic surgery devices market to hit $10 bn in 2024: Report
New Delhi, Feb 22 - Robotic surgery and devices is expected to experience unprecedented growth in 2024, driven by a surge in demand for minimally invasive procedures and advancements in robotic technologies, according to a report on Thursday.
IIT Kanpur, Conlis Global sign MoU for new indigenously developed bone regeneration tech
Kanpur, Feb 22 - The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Conlis Global for licensing of an innovative and indigenously developed technology that promotes bone healing and regeneration.
US launches research network to evaluate emerging cancer screening technologies
Los Angeles, Feb 22 - The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening, the agency said.
Guj to get modern govt hospital; groundbreaking ceremony on March 4
Ahmadabad, Feb 21 - Gujarat will get a new government hospital which will be equipped with all the latest modern technology, Gujarat Speaker Shankar Chaudhary announced on Wednesday.
Healthcare became more accessible for North-East region in last 10 yrs: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 21 - Healthcare has become accessible and available for the entire North-East region in the last 10 years, Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, said on Wednesday.
Ayush Ministry to launch ayurvedic health screening for over 20k tribal students
New Delhi, Feb 20 - The Ayush Ministry on Tuesday announced that it will launch a national level project of health screening and management through ayurvedic interventions that will benefit over 20,000 tribal students.
Govt to foster equality in healthcare, make last mile delivery accessible: Mandaviya
New Delhi, Feb 20 - The government is striving to foster equality in healthcare, and making the last mile delivery affordable and accessible, said Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday.
NITI Aayog calls for prioritising tech, AI for senior care in India
New Delhi, Feb 19 - It is important to prioritise technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for senior care, the NITI Aayog said on Monday, in a report on senior care reforms in India.
Somalia sounds alarm as cholera outbreak surges
Mogadishu, Feb 18 - Somalia said a cholera outbreak is rapidly spreading across the country following intense flooding caused by El Nino rains in late 2023.
US FDA okays Lupin’s Minzoya tablets to prevent pregnancy
New Delhi, Feb 16 - The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has on Friday granted approval for drugmaker Lupin's Minzoya tablets to prevent pregnancy.
Yogi govt resolves to eradicate filariasis in UP by 2026
Lucknow, Feb 16 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has set an ambitious target to eradicate filariasis from the state by 2026, aligning with the Central government’s goal to achieve nationwide elimination by 2027. Globally, the target for eliminating this disease
Tripura govt launches universal health insurance scheme
Agartala, Feb 15 - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday launched a universal health insurance scheme -- Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (MMJAY) -- under which 4.15 lakh families in the state are expected to be benefited by cashless medical treatment of
Delhi’s poor air quality spikes respiratory, cardiac problems: Doctors
New Delhi, Feb 15 - Even as the national Capital’s air quality continues to dip, doctors on Thursday reported a rise in respiratory and cardiac issues.
Herpes virus may double dementia risk: Study
London, Feb 15 - People who have had the herpes virus at some point in their lives are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to those who have never been infected, warned a study.
WHO releases 1st-ever guidance on clinical management of diphtheria
Geneva, Feb 15 - In a first, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidance on the clinical management of diphtheria.
Rs 3K cr spent on free meds, tests to 25 lakh TB patients annually: Mandaviya
New Delhi, Feb 12 - The government spends approximately Rs 3,000 crore annually on free medicines, testing, and nutrition for 25 lakh tuberculosis (TB) patients in India, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.
US records about 15,000 deaths from flu this season: CDC
Los Angeles, Feb 13 - There have been at least 22 million flu illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 15,000 deaths from flu so far this season in the US, according to the latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MIT researchers develop new ultrasound sticker to monitor internal organs
New York, Feb 12 - Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US developed a small ultrasound sticker that can monitor the stiffness of organs deep inside the body.
US FDA approves sleep apnea feature on Samsung Galaxy Watch
San Francisco, Feb 9 - Samsung Electronics on Friday announced that the sleep apnea feature on its Health Monitor app for smartwatch has received the approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).