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India questions WHO’s methodology to estimate COVID-19 mortalities
The Union health ministry issued a statement in response to a New...
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe
“Given the increase in cases reported over the past one month and...
WHO launches new report on the global tobacco epidemic
Tobacco use has also declined proportionately in most countries, but population growth means the total number of people using tobacco has remained stubbornly high. Currently, there are an estimated 1.1 billion smokers, around 80% of whom live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Costs, underinsurance bigger challenge than uninsured in U.S. health system
Government surveys show that about 90% of the population has coverage, largely preserving gains from President Barack Obama’s years. Independent experts estimate that more than half of the roughly 30 million uninsured people in the country are eligible for health insurance through existing programs.
Allergan announces global recall of textured breast implants
Allergan Plc said on Wednesday it was recalling its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders across markets, citing concerns over a rare form of cancer, after the U.S. health agency asked the drugmaker to pull the products. The Food And Drug...
African Swine fever detected at another Bulgarian Pig Farm
Bulgaria, a European Union member, has also reported around 20 cases of the disease in dead wild boars, in various regions, including border provinces with Romania.Experts say 500,000 pigs could be culled due to the highly contagious disease that does not, however, affect humans.
Is Fitbit next best wearable player after Apple in India?
“Fitbit continues to shift its focus from predominantly smartband/trackers to smartwatches and has now evolved as the next best player after Apple in terms of experience and scale. The launch of the Versa smartwatch was the turning point for its smartwatch segment growth,” Satyajit Sinha, Research Analyst, IoT and Mobility, Counterpoint Research, told IANS.
Ebola outbreak declared international emergency by WHO
The spread of the disease outbreak across borders is a requirement for the trigger to be activated for the at-risk tranche of the World Bank’s IBRD CAR 111-112 catastrophe bond, that backs the Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF).
WHO updates global guidance on medicines and diagnostic tests
“Around the world, more than 150 countries use WHO’s Essential Medicines List to guide decisions about which medicines represent the best value for money, based on evidence and health impact,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “The inclusion in this list of some of the newest and most advanced cancer drugs is a strong statement that everyone deserves access to these life-saving medicines, not just those who can afford them.”
Harsh Vardhan releases National Digital Health Blueprint, seeks inputs from stakeholders
Stressing on the integration of various digital health services, Vardhan said the need of the hour is to create an ecosystem which can integrate the existing health information systems and show a clear path for upcoming programmes for ensuring interoperability of Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Health Ministry to use Artificial Intelligence in safe way in public health
Vardhan said few of the initiatives undertaken by the central government to use AI in public health are: Imaging Biobank for Cancer for which the NITI Aayog with Department of Bio-Technology (DBT) aims to build database of cancer related radiology and pathology images of more than 20,000 profiles of cancer patients with focus on major cancers prevalent in India.
Sugar in fruit juice is linked to a higher cancer risk, says report
The study found no increased cancer risk from sugar-free drinks, although so few of the people studied consumed them that the results may not be significant, the researchers said. Water, unsweetened tea and coffee also showed no heightened risk.