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.
IISc researchers find Covid protein that blocks immunity
New Delhi, Dec 27 - A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has identified a protein in the SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19, that antagonises the host’s immune system.
New non-invasive therapy shows promise for liver cancer patients
New Delhi, Dec 26 - A new non-invasive therapy has shown promise and may benefit patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) -- the most common type of primary liver cancer -- in India.
JN.1 driving death rates in China: Report
Beijing, Dec 25 - Amid the global rise in fresh Covid-19 cases, China is reportedly experiencing increasing death rates due to infection caused by the JN.1 variant, claimed a media report.
JN.1: Is mass testing for Covid necessary in India?
New Delhi, Dec 25 - Despite Centre's advisory amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in India, testing rate in states remain low.
JN.1 Covid variant cases on the rise, experts advise not to panic
New Delhi, Dec 24 - The steep rise in the new JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19 virus globally, including in India, has alarmed the governments and healthcare authorities, but there is a breather -- the new variant is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations
Global dengue surge sparks concern as cases top 5 million in 2023
Geneva, Dec 23 - The World Health Organization (WHO) sounded the alarm on the threat of dengue Friday as the mosquito-borne disease has spread to previously untouched countries, infecting over 5 million and killing more than 5,000 this year.
Global Covid-19 cases jump 52 per cent in a month: WHO
New Delhi, Dec 23 - The global number of new Covid-19 cases has increased by 52 per cent during the last one month, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
Indian-origin tax evader to pay nearly $550K in restitution to US
New York, Dec 22 - A 56-year-old Indian-origin tax return preparer in the US state of Georgia has been sentenced to two years in prison after he pled guilty to tax evasion.
93% Indian workers in pharma, healthcare sector see their workplace as physically safe: Report
New Delhi, Dec 22 - About 93 per cent of Indian employees in pharmaceuticals, healthcare and biotech sectors perceive their workplace as physically safe, while a notable 12 per cent feel a deficit in psychological and emotional safety, a new report said on