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ICMR study found Covid vaccination didn’t raise risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults, Nadda
J P Nadda,Union Health Minister It has also been revealed that...
IRDAI imposes a stiff penalty of Rs 3.39 crore on Star Health for violating cyber security laws
A significant data leak from Star Health Insurance was reported in...
Extreme heat to scorch India during election period, says IMD
Gujarat, Maharashtra, north Karnataka, Odisha, west Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh are predicted to experience the worst impact of heat waves in April New Delhi:India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western...
Group of oncologists launch free-of-cost second opinion helpline number for cancer patients
Sharing the reason behind starting this helpline number, he said there is been a rapid increase in the number of cancer cases in India and there is a dearth of healthcare facilities and healthcare doctors. In the rapidly evolving field of cancer treatment, where new...
Medication errors key challenge to patient safety in hospitals, says study
According to the study findings, around 58 per cent of the nurses reported feeling pressured to compromise patient safety over the efficiency of hospitals while 35 per cent of them complained of inadequate staff, and 32 per cent acknowledged poor patient safety...
IRDAI asks insurers to keep their branches open on Mar 30- 31
`Insurers may take note of the above and give adequate publicity to the special arrangement made as above,'' said the IRDAI on Thursday Hyderabad: Like its banking counterpart Reserve Bank of India(RBI), insurance regulator IRDAI has also asked insurers to keep their...
Higher burden of breast cancer in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi: ICMR study
According to the projections, the burden of female breast cancer in India in 2025 is expected to be 5.6 million DALYs. Premature deaths due to breast cancer (YLLs) would contribute 5.3 million DALYs to the total burden, with the remaining due to disability (YLDs). New...
Centre issues guidelines to states, UTs on preventing hospital fires during summer months
As temperatures escalate during the summer months, hospital fires become a significant threat, the advisory said New Delhi: With temperatures rising, the Centre on Saturday directed states and Union territories to ensure that all hospitals within their jurisdiction...
US surgeons transplant a gene-edited pig kidney into a patient for the first time
"I saw it not only as a way to help me, but a way to provide hope for the thousands of people who need a transplant to survive," said Slayman, a systems manager for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Massachusetts General Hospital said Thursday that it's...
Regulatory Revamp: IRDAI approves Bima Sugam, unveils 8 new principle-based consolidated regulations
Debasish Panda, chairman, IRDAI These new regulations encompass pivotal domains such as safeguarding of policyholders' interests, rural and social sector responsibilities, electronic insurance marketplace(Bima Sugam), insurance products and operation of foreign...
V Jagannathan’s new health insurance venture `Galaxy Health’ receives IRDAI nod
V. Jagannathan Galaxy Health and Allied Insurance Company is a joint venture between V Jagannathan's family, who had earlier the founded Star Health Company and TVS group. Former Star Health CEO Dr S Prakash has also joined the new venture as a CEO. Hyderabad: Galaxy...
UN climate report: Doctors warn of rise in heat-related health risks
Climate change poses significant health risks, particularly in the realm of respiratory health. Climate change exacerbates air pollution, which worsens conditions of people who already have respiratory ailments like asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, etc,” Dr Vikas...