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“When in doubt, choose the customer” IRDAI chief asks insurers
“Compliance cannot be a department— it must be a mind-set. And...
Insurance issues hinder timely bariatric and metabolic surgery: Survey
"When patients cannot undergo bariatric surgery on time because of...
Rising claims pose challenge for health insurance sector in India: Jefferies
The report indicated that India's non-life insurance sector is experiencing significant shifts, the health insurance segment may face challenges as healthcare costs continue to rise and more consumers claim their insurance, and insurers are grappling with increased...
ICMR-led study estimates 10-year risk of developing heart disease in adults in India
Among the participants having high blood sugar levels, women had an 85 per cent increased risk of getting heart conditions over 10 years, while men were at a 77 per cent higher risk, the researchers estimated. They also said that among the participants who were obese,...
SC concerned over inhuman working hours of doctors says NTF will consider it
"We are deeply concerned about the inhuman working hours of resident doctors across the country. Some doctors work 36-hour shifts.The committee appointed should look into streamlining the on-duty hours of all doctors. The 36 or 48 hour shifts are just inhuman,” the...
Can Mpox virus spread through air like Covid-19?
“This suggests that respiratory droplets might play a role in transmission. That being said, it's considered to play a lesser role in transmission dynamics as compared to direct intimate contact and sexual contact which are the primary modes of transmission,” Dr. Dipu...
Kerala HC permits gamete extraction from critically ill husband for ART procedure
The wife had, in her plea, sought permission to extract and cryopreserve the gametes of her husband, Her lawyers told the court that it was impossible to get informed written consent of the husband and if the matter was delayed any further, the worst may happen Kochi:...
SC forms panel to mull over safety of medical professionals
“We are deeply concerned that there is a virtual absence of safe work conditions across the country, particularly in public hospitals. Most of the young doctors have to put in 36 hours of work.'' The 10-member task force headed by Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has been...
Mpox scare: Centre tells international airports to be vigilant
P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister "The virus strain this time is different and is more virulent and infectious. But the risk of a large outbreak with sustained transmission is low in the country as per the current assessment," an official source...
Celebrating Longevity: Caring the silver generation
As life expectancy in India reaches an impressive average of 72 years, the need for specialized care and tailored lifestyle options has never been more pressing Amit Bhandari, Chief Technical Officer at Magma HDI General Insurance As we celebrate Senior Citizens Day,...
FSSAI launches project to address microplastic contamination in Indian food
In a recent report, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlighted the presence of microplastics in common food items such as sugar and salt. While the report underscores the global prevalence of microplastics, it also emphasizes the need for more robust data...
Monkeypox in Africa: Exporters keep fingers crossed
"As of now, the spread is not rampant, but looking into the infection, the exporters are definitely concerned, hoping it will not spread," Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said The bilateral trade of India with Africa grew...