Hry covers half of state’s population with free medical treatment up to Rs 5L
Chandigarh, Jan 5 - The Haryana government has implemented the Ayushman-Chirayu Haryana Yojana by covering nearly half of the state's population for free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh at both government and private hospitals, an official statement said on Friday.
Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug does not reduce risk of long Covid: Study
New York, Jan 5 - US pharma giant Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce the risk of developing long Covid for vaccinated, non-hospitalized individuals, according to a study.
IIT Kanpur’s research offers new hope in cancer & brain disorders
Kanpur (UP), Jan 5 - The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has achieved a breakthrough in biomedical research, with their study of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and chemokine receptor D6, shedding new light on the potential treatment of cancer and brain disorders
LG Chem signs deal to sell rights to anti-obesity drug to US’ Rhythm Pharma
Seoul, Jan 5 -South Korean chemical company LG Chem on Friday signed a deal to sell the global licensing rights for an anti-obesity drug candidate named LB54640 to a US' Rhythm Pharmaceuticals for up to US$305 million, the media reported.
Scientists develop new antibiotic that can kill drug-resistant superbug
New York, Jan 4 - A team of US scientists have developed a novel antibiotic that can kill a drug-resistant superbug, known to kill about half of all patients who acquire it.
US appeals court rules Texas can ban emergency abortions despite federal guidance
Houston, Jan 3 - The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Texas can ban emergency abortions, despite President Joe Biden's administration arguing that federal guidance should take priority over state laws banning the procedure.
Study finds new gene mutation that protects against Parkinson’s
New York, Jan 3 - A team of US researchers have identified a previously unknown genetic mutation in a small protein that provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease.
Indian-origin MIT engineer develops vibrating pill to help treat obesity
New York, Jan 3 - An Indian-origin engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new vibrating and ingestible capsule that could create a sense of fullness, tricking the brain into thinking it's time to stop eating, and one day
Anxiety and trouble in sleeping new symptoms of JN.1: Report
New Delhi, Jan 2 - Health authorities in the UK have identified anxiety and trouble in sleeping as new symptoms of the latest Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, according to a report.
AI offers promise for earlier & accurate liver cancer diagnosis
London, Jan 1 - The advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could revolutionise Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis, leading to earlier detection and improved patient outcomes.
India reports 743 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; 3,997 active cases
New Delhi, Dec 30 - In the past 24 hours, India has recorded 743 new COVID-19 cases, 54 cases less from Friday, while current number of active cases stands at 3,997.
Very concerned about infectious diseases in Gaza: WHO Chief Tedros
New Delhi, Dec 30 - World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that he is “very concerned” about the growing threat of infectious diseases in the Gaza Strip.
Poliovirus detected from parts of Pakistan: Health Ministry
Islamabad, Dec 30 - Polioviruses have been detected in the environmental samples from four districts in Pakistan, according to the country's Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination.
RMLIMS introduces prepaid cash cards for patients
Lucknow, Dec 29 - Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) is set to introduce a prepaid cash cards facility like metro, eliminating the need to stand in long queues at payment counters and to simplify and streamline patient service.
Mpox: WHO reports 906 new cases from 26 countries in November
New Delhi, Dec 28 - There has been a global rise in mpox cases with 906 new cases recorded from 26 countries in November, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
New 3D-printed chip to mimic effect of drug on body, end animal tests
London, Dec 28 - UK scientists have developed a pioneering 3D-printed "body-on-chip" device that mimics the effect of medicines on the human body, eliminating the need for animal testing.
China guards against new variant of COVID-19
Beijing, Dec 28 - China is taking proactive measures to counter new COVID-19 cases caused by the JN.1 variant of the virus, which is spreading globally, China's health authority said Thursday.
IIT researchers harness plant cells to produce anti-cancer drug
Chennai, Dec 28 - Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Mandi have metabolically engineered the plant cells of Nothapodytes nimmoniana to increase the production of Camptothecin, which is used to treat cancer.
Children’s gut microbiome linked with brain development, function: Study
New York, Dec 28 - Differences in the gut microbiome is associated with overall cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children, according to a study.
UN chief urges global readiness for future pandemics
United Nations, Dec 28 - In his message marking the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the imperative for global preparedness against future pandemics, drawing on the lessons from the Covid-19 crisis.