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Pyush Misra
Editor-in-Chief

"Let us undertake mock drills once every three months at both Central and State levels and share best practices”

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India

Apr 15,2024: The project aims to empower individuals with knowledge on cancer signs, symptoms and the importance of regular screenings. Cancer remains a global health challenge, and initiatives like these play a vital role in enhancing treatment options and prognosis. Read More...

Apr 15,2024: As rapid technological developments like mobile technology, nano-technology, molecular medicine, biosensors, actuators, healthcare, data analytics, artificial intelligence like innovative medical technologies impact the medical care system in the modern world, he said Indian healthcare system must also upgrade, adopt these developments to ensure better healthcare service to save the lives of people. Read More...

Apr 05,2024: Taking note of the decision taken by the authorities, the high court disposed of a 2018 petition by Bejon Kumar Misra, represented by advocate Shashank Deo Sudhi, who alleged that unauthorised laboratories and diagnostic centres were functioning in the national capital with unqualified technicians and giving incorrect reports to patients. Read More...

Apr 13,2024: Doctors also expect some patients will hesitate to take Leqembi due to its limited impact and potential side effects. They say it will take years to learn how best to deploy the drug and that work must be done to improve diagnosis. More than 6 million Americans, and millions more worldwide, have Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. Read More...

Apr 15,2024: The Lancet raised questions about India's continuing claim that only 0.48 million people died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that WHO and other estimates are six to eight times larger (including excess deaths, most of which will be due to COVID-19). Read More...

Apr 09,2024: NOTES stands for natural orifice transluminal endosurgery, in which doctors use natural orifices to perform procedures. Endoscopy is usually a diagnostic procedure used to look inside the body. But since 2008, surgeons have developed a way to use it as a surgical tool. Read More...

Apr 04,2024: The urgency of the matter was underscored by the discovery of multiple H5N1 infections across a variety of mammals, including cows, cats, and humans, which raises concerns about the virus mutating to become more easily transmissible among humans. Read More...

Apr 04,2024: Apollo's fourth edition of its Health of Nation Report reveals a significant growth in NCDs across India. The report indicated the fastest rise in cancer cases, the report highlighted that the incidence is significantly younger in India compared to the western countries. Read More...

Apr 13,2024: According to GLOBOCAN, an online database that provides global cancer statistics, in 2022, an estimated 663,301 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and about 348,874 women died from the disease. Low-middle-income countries (LMIC) like India contribute to nearly 80 per cent of the disease burden. Read More...

Apr 12,2024: This approval, albeit coming two years after global go ahead for young kids, signifies a major leap in paediatric TB treatment because doctors can finally offer young patients an all-oral regimen, free from the discomfort and potential harm associated with injectables. Read More...

Apr 09,2024: In north India, 70% people said they had got their blood pressure measures, at one time or the other. In contrast, the study found, comparatively lower numbers had their BP checked in certain regions and states, such as MP (62.4%) and Chhattisgarh (62%) in the central region, Rajasthan (58%) in the north, Odisha (56%) and Jharkhand (60%) in the east, Gujarat (58%) in the west, and Nagaland (58%) in the North-East. Read More...

Mar 29,2024: The team from IIT Guwahati has created three hydrogel formulations that are blends of silk fibroin and other polymers, which they envision can be used by doctors in clinics, to treat the meniscus injury. Read More...

Apr 03,2024: The approval is based on a late-stage trial in which the company's drug, chemically known as Iloperidone, helped reduce severity of core symptoms of mania when tested across 400 patients. Read More...

 

Apr 12,2024: The AYUSH Ministry and Uttarakhand state authorities confirmed to the BBC that a new license had been issued, but emphasized that Coronil was "not a cure" for Covid-19. Dr. YS Rawat, then director of Uttarakhand traditional medicine department and state licensing authority, explained that the upgraded license meant Coronil could be sold like zinc, vitamin C, multi-vitamins, or any other supplemental medicines, but it was not a cure. Read More...

Apr 05,2024: Sanofi is under the obligation and commitment to fulfil their orders. They have made a statement that they will fulfil their commitments and if they can't, then we are always there to support the health ministry and give them additional vaccines. Read More...

Many factors need to be considered before you stop any medication that has been prescribed for you, that’s why it is so important to talk to your doctor first. Discontinuing a medication abruptly can often be associated with unpleasant side effects and worsening of symptoms based on your drug treatment, its chemistry profile, and how your drug is broken down (metabolized) and excreted from your body. Read More...

Apr 12,2024: PM Modi underscored the importance of a comprehensive government approach, urging all levels of government and ministries to collaborate effectively. He highlighted the necessity for raising awareness and ensuring preparedness in hospitals, with specific attention to early detection and containment of forest fires. Read More...

Apr 15,2024: Technology plays a crucial role in solving the issues of awareness and accessibilty. With the help of artificial intelligence, complex policy terms are made easier to understand. Most major insurance companies now offer user-friendly mobile apps, which let you manage your policies anytime, anywhere – right from your phone. Read More...

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