June 25,2024 New Delhi: Despite several technological advancements, incorporation of innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and acquiring domain specialisation the Healthcare Industry which earlier claimed to have much better prepared for monitoring and detecting potential epidemiological risks...
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June 26,2024 Pune: Pune reported its first two cases of Zika virus infection this year, an official said. A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for the Zika virus. Assistant Health Officer at Pune Municipal Corporation, Rajesh...
June 26,2024 New Delhi: The Indian pharmaceutical industry, often celebrated as the ‘pharmacy of the world,’ has been a steadfast contributor to the nation’s economic growth and now the sector is moving very rapidly in MedTech and biosimilars technology, moving...
June 26,2024 New Delhi: India’s apex drugs regulatory body has found the samples of around 50 drugs, including that of widely-used paracetamol, pantoprazole and some antibiotics for treating bacterial infections, as not of standard quality. Of these sub-standard drugs, 22...
June 25,2024 Amidst the fervent protests by NSUI and NEET aspirants against paper leaks, another group of disheartened students raised their voices at Jantar Mantar on Monday. Students from AYUSH courses gathered to demand the cancellation of the National Exit...
June 24,2024 New Delhi: The Gujarat government commenced a statewide campaign to eradicate Sickle cell disease. Around 65,000 people are to be examined under the initiative undertaken by the state government. The campaign began in Mandvi Tehsil of Gujarat, and...
June 24,2024 New Delhi: As the newly-elected government embarks on its initial 100 days in power, the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) has unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at transforming the healthcare sector and creating a ‘Healthy India’....
June 20,2024 New Delhi: Elsevier has released its latest report analysing gender equality in research. Progress Towards Gender Equality in Research & Innovation – 2024 Review examines inclusion and diversity in career cohorts across intersecting disciplines and geographies, tracking multiple...
June 20,2024 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing challenge in Asia, with the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials driving the rise of drug-resistant infections. This article by Dr Kamini Walia from India explores the socioeconomic and cultural factors contributing to AMR...
June 21,2024 Ottawa: This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This recent call follows an earlier Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, also published by the...