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AI can predict, prevent sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death, a public health burden, represents 10 per...
Delhi: Poor air quality affects mental development of children, say health experts
Dr Neeraj Kumar Gupta, Head of Pulmonology Department at Safdarjung...
Salary most important factor for job selection for over 60% respondents, says CBRE survey
Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO- India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, said: "The survey indicates that majority of respondents prefer workplace quality and focus space for them to be regular at the office, while specially after the pandemic,...
Past Covid infection provided substantial protection against reinfection: Lancet study
''Vaccination is the safest way to acquire immunity, whereas acquiring natural immunity must be weighed against the risks of severe illness and death associated with the initial infection,” said lead author Stephen Lim from the Institute for Health Metrics and...
Mobile health intervention can help prevent secondary stroke: Study
Mobile health (mHealth) refers to the use of mobile and wireless devices to improve health and deliver care Stroke (brain attack) is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. There are two types of stroke; ischemic when there is a blockage in one of...
eSanjeevani: Telemedicine services connecting patients with doctors online revolutionising health sector in UP
Telemedicine entails the delivery of health services from a distance using the internet and it not only extends the reach of health services but also improves the quality of health services besides saving time and money The Uttar Pradesh government is running 128...
27 feedback loops, or global warming accelerators, need to be accounted for in climate models: Study
Emissions have risen substantially over the last century, the researchers noted, despite several decades of warnings that they should be significantly curbed The scientists said interactions among feedback loops could cause a permanent shift away from the Earth’s...
Drone delivers anti-TB drugs to Tehri Garhwal hospital from AIIMS Rishikesh in just 30 mins
Despite several trials of delivering medical supplies being conducted across the country, limited evidence is available on the integration of the technology with the existing healthcare system and the analysis of the cost effectiveness of the drone technology in...
What is Marburg disease and should India be worried?
According to the WHO, the Marburg virus disease is a highly virulent disease with a fatality ratio of up to 88 per cent. It is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola virus disease. Illness caused by the Marburg virus begins abruptly, with high fever, severe...
Medical negligence: Police rely on state medical council’s opinion in absence of law
''The investigating officer should, before proceeding against the doctor accused of rash or negligent act or omission, obtain an independent and competent medical opinion preferably from a doctor in government service qualified in that branch of medical practice who...
Post-pandemic, Indians make providing financial security for the family as top priority, Bajaj Allianz Life survey Retirement planning, leading a balanced lifestyle, and providing for children’s education continue to feature among the top Life Goals, finds the Bajaj...
60 pc consumers in APAC, including India, will prefer hybrid EVs in future: Study
Within APAC, 85 per cent of consumers were aligned with these key priorities, consisting of 92 per cent of Millennials, 83 per cent of Gen Xers and 72 per cent of Baby Boomers prioritise sustainability the highest. Consumers are driving the growing emphasis on...