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No single magic formula for cancer, say oncologists slamming Sidhu for ‘sensationalism’
“The treatment of cancer is because of either chemotherapy,...
Karnataka launches free round-the-clock helpline for joint surgery second opinion
"The helpline will offer a platform in Kannada and English, where...
China’s economic activity at slowest since 2020 as Covid-19 spreads
“Manufacturing and consumption both declined as Covid situation brought relatively big impact to enterprises, personnel on duty and logistics,” the statistics bureau said in a statement accompanying the data release China’s abrupt reversal of its Covid Zero policy...
Year-ender 2022: Despite vaccine strides, India not out of Covid-19 shadow yet
"Currently, there are 10 different variants of Covid-19 in the country, with the latest being BF.7. The Delta variant of Covid-19 is also around in the country," a source told ANI. The sudden surge in Covid cases in the United States, China, Brazil and South Korea...
Govt plans to increase number of Janaushadhi Kendras to 10,000 by March 2024
Medicines which are priced 50 per cent to 90 per cent less than that of branded versions are sold at the PMBJKs with the product basket comprising 1,759 medicines and 280 surgical devices covering all major therapeutic groups such as cardiovascular, anti-cancers,...
Covid-mutation risk drives rush to test travellers from China across world
The scenario echoes the pandemic’s early days, when China was criticized for not releasing key genetic data on the virus until weeks after news of the new illness became public. Keeping up with viral evolution has posed difficult challenges for drugmakers. For...
India surpasses 1,50,000 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres before Dec 31 deadline
Ayushman Bharat wellness centres aim to provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC), by expanding and strengthening the existing Reproductive & Child Health (RCH) and Communicable Diseases services and by including services related to Non-Communicable...
Healthcare institutions need to increase investment in Cyber security: Experts
`` We are witnessing serious threats to our data in the form of cyber-attacks. Compared to other industries, the healthcare sector needs to be extra cautious towards cyber security as we keep or store a large volume of sensitive data. The world witnessed the highest...
Reliance Gen offers 2.5% discount on premiums for COVID-19 vaccinated customers
In move to promote preventive vaccination, Reliance General Insurance is offering 2.5 per cent discount* on insurance premiums to customers who have taken the COVID-19 vaccines or Booster shot and other vaccines like Human Papillomavirus vaccine or Pneumococcal...
New wearable device may enhance PTSD treatment experience: Study
With PTSD, a honking horn, a crowded coffeehouse or a sharp scent can bring back traumatic memories that can raise the heart rate, increase muscle tension and lead to anxiety and depression. These reactions occur even without the presence of danger, but they pose...
Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry Sources
As there have been reports of a surge in COVID cases in some countries, the operational readiness of health facilities is being reviewed in all States and Union Territories in case of another wave. Notably, two passengers coming from Dubai tested positive for the...
Research: Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia
When researchers adjusted for other factors that could affect the risk of dementia, such as sex, age, high blood pressure and diabetes, they found that people over age 65 with hypothyroidism were 80% more likely to develop dementia than people the same age who did not...