Covid-19 vaccine uptake lower than expected: US CDC
Los Angeles, Nov 25 - Covid-19 vaccine uptake in the US is lower than expected, with only 14 per cent of American adults had gotten an updated Covid-19 vaccine through November 4, according to the latest information of the US Centers for Disease
China pneumonia cases: Indian docs call for raising surveillance, hygiene measures
New Delhi, Nov 24 - Amid a cluster of pneumonia cases in China, Indian doctors have called for increasing surveillance as well as hygiene measures, if such situation arises in the country.
New hydrogel jabs to reduce daily diabetes shots to just 3 a year
New York, Nov 24 - Researchers have developed a novel hydrogel drug delivery system that transforms daily or weekly injections of diabetes and weight control drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and others to just once every four months.
Monitoring outbreak of H9N2 cases in China, India prepared for any health exigency: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China and that India is prepared for any kind of public health
Investment in novel therapies key to tackle antimicrobial resistance: Report
New Delhi, Nov 24 - Key priorities to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) should include improved antimicrobial stewardship and investment in novel therapies, according to a report on Friday.
KGMU gets patent for dental device
Lucknow, Nov 24 - A group of four doctors at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow have patented a device that will reduce the need for multiple hands for various dental processes and will save patients eyes from infection at the
Alzheimer’s market to reach $16 bn in 2030: Report
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The Alzheimer's disease market is projected to reach $16 billion in 2030, according to a report on Friday.
Antibiotic misuse to drive 10 mn AMR-related deaths a year by 2050: WHO
Copenhagen, Nov 24 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the misuse of antibiotics which could result in up to 10 million deaths a year by 2050 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Simple 20 mins workouts can boost brain after a bad night’s sleep
London, Nov 24 - Didn’t get a good night’s sleep? Just 20 minutes of moderate exercises can boost your brain, according to a study.
Eating beef, dairy can boost immune system to fight cancer: Study
New York, Nov 23 - Turns out eating beef and dairy may bolster your body's immune response against cancer, according to a study.
China sees undiagnosed pneumonia outbreak in children: Report
Beijing, Nov 23 - China is experiencing a major pneumonia outbreak with no known cause in children, and it is overwhelming paediatric hospitals in the country, according to a report.
Weird bacterium behind mystery respiratory illness among dogs in US: Report
New York, Nov 23 - A “weird bacterium” may be the culprit behind a mystery respiratory illness seen among dogs in the US, according to a report.
Medicine shortage hits KGMU, teachers complain
Lucknow, Nov 23 - A shortage of medicines has hit the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow.
UP Minister orders probe against doctor who sought money for operation
Lucknow, Nov 23 - A probe has been ordered against a doctor at the Civil Hospital in Lucknow, following a complaint alleging that he demanded money to perform an operation.
WHO team visits Bihar to find out about mysterious disease
Patna, Nov 22 - A team of World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday visited Gaya city in Bihar to check about the mysterious disease in the area.
Chlorine disinfectants ineffective in killing hospital superbugs: Study
London, Nov 22 - One of the primary chlorine disinfectants currently being used to clean hospital scrubs and surfaces does not kill off the most common cause of antibiotic-associated sickness in health care settings globally, according to a new study, led by one
Study explains how hearing loss is linked with dementia
New York, Nov 22 - Hearing impairment is associated with differences in specific brain regions, leading to dementia, finds a study.
Ultra-processed foods may up mouth, throat & oesophagus cancer risk
London, Nov 22 - Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study.
Delhi Hospital Horror: ‘Fake’ doctors were performing operations on ‘outdated’ table, reveals probe
New Delhi, Nov 22 - Investigators have made shocking revelations about the south Delhi-based Agarwal Medical Centre, where surgeries were allegedly being performed without any valid permission by fake doctors.
Bengaluru based doctor averts mid-air crises, helps lady having seizure
New Delhi, Nov 21 - In a recent incident on an Air India flight from Delhi to Toronto, a potential mid-air crisis was successfully averted, all thanks to the prompt and effective intervention of Dr. Sundar Sankaran, a doctor based in Bengaluru.