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Stem cell therapy can help restore vision after eye injury

India's Battle Against Preventable Blindness

India, with 34 million visually impaired individuals, faces a health crisis as 85% of these cases are preventable or treatable. Cataracts account for 66.2% of all blindness cases in India, followed by uncorrected refractive errors and diabetic retinopathy.

Oct 10, 2024

From sedentary lifestyle to bad genes: Drivers of heart disease

Rising cardiac arrest, a sign for young India to focus on right approach to life

Cases of cardiac arrest have seen a spurt in recent times, but the bigger question is the ability to diagnose and prevent such cases. The surge in rising cases of cardiac and non-communicable ailments has perplexed corporate India as well as the larger medical fraternity.

Oct 9, 2024

India recognized by WHO for eradicating Trachoma, a cause of blindness

India has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for a significant public health achievement - the elimination of trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can lead to irreversible blindness. This commendation, made on October 8, 2024, marks a milestone in India's public health history.

Oct 8, 2024

US scientists awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA discovery

The Nobel Assembly at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet on Monday awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

Oct 8, 2024

Vitamin C deficiency in elderly can cause abnormal bleeding, fatigue: Study

Elderly at Risk: The Silent Scourge of Vitamin C Deficiency

A recent study highlights the dangers of vitamin C deficiency, or scurvy, in the elderly. The case study of a 65-year-old woman with a restricted diet and social isolation led to her diagnosis of scurvy.

Oct 7, 2024

Bringing safety standards crucial for hyperbaric medicine therapy, say experts

What's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Crucial but depends on bringing safety standards, say experts

Bringing safety standards is crucial for hyperbaric medicine therapy, said experts on Friday, even as one Uttar Pradesh couple duped dozens of elderly people for the therapy.

Oct 4, 2024

Benefits of exercise, diet akin to psychological treatment for depression

A cholesterol regulator can help treat depression, anxiety: Scientists

Scientists on Friday revealed that a cholesterol regulator can become a surprising player in mental health research, helping treat depression and anxiety.

Oct 4, 2024

Delhi doctors report uptick in dengue, chikungunya, swine flu cases

Delhi Grapples with Rising Dengue, Chikungunya, and Swine Flu Cases

New Delhi is currently grappling with a significant surge in dengue, chikungunya, and swine flu cases. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported a worrying increase of 401 new infections between September 22 to 28.

Oct 4, 2024

Dengue cases surge in Bihar, 55 reported in last 24 hours

WHO Unveils Global Strategy to Combat Dengue, Arboviral Diseases

The WHO has launched a plan to tackle the surge in dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases.The Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan (SPRP) aims to foster a globally coordinated response.Around four billion people worldwide are at risk of infection from arboviruses, a number projected to increase to five billion by 2050. The SPRP plan comprises emergency coordination, collaborative surveillance, community protection, safe and scalable care, and access to countermeasures.

Oct 3, 2024

Public spending on health overtakes out-of-pocket expenditure in India: Report

In a first, public spending on health has overtaken the out-of-pocket expenditure in India, according to the Union Health Ministry's National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Oct 1, 2024

Healthcare sector at forefront of nanotechnology innovation

Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Healthcare and Tech Sectors

Healthcare is leading in nanotechnology innovation, with applications in diagnostics, drug delivery, and medical imaging. Commercialization of nanotechnology varies by sector, with technology and healthcare sectors seeing faster commercialization due to high investment.

Sep 30, 2024

Bacterial infection that shows flu-like symptoms, may be fatal

Leptospirosis: Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization, the underestimated threat takes centre stage

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted through rats, has been highlighted due to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization. The disease presents flu-like symptoms initially, but can lead to severe complications like internal bleeding and organ damage.

Sep 30, 2024

Global health challenge: Heart attacks, strokes account for 3.9 mn deaths annually in South-East Asia says WHO

Heart attacks and strokes are a global health challenge, accounting for 3.9 million deaths annually, in the South-East Asia Region, including India, said the World Health Organization on Saturday, ahead of World Heart Day.

Sep 28, 2024

Urgent need to integrate climate considerations into health planning: Apurva Chandra

India Prioritizes Climate Considerations in Health Planning

Apurva Chandra, Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India, emphasized the need to incorporate climate considerations into health planning at the Climate and Health Solutions (CHS) India Conclave. India is integrating climate considerations into health policies and emergency response mechanisms, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other global partners.

Sep 25, 2024

Lung cancer is most common cancer to spread to brain: Experts

World Lung Day: The hidden threat of respiratory diseases for non-smokers

World Lung Day, observed annually on September 25th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about lung health and promoting better lung care. This day serves as a stark reminder of the increasing prevalence of lung diseases, not just among smokers, but alarmingly, among non-smokers as well.

Sep 25, 2024

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Health News

India's Battle Against Preventable Blindness

Rising cardiac arrest, a sign for young India to focus on right approach to life

India recognized by WHO for eradicating Trachoma, a cause of blindness

US scientists awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA discovery

Elderly at Risk: The Silent Scourge of Vitamin C Deficiency

What's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Crucial but depends on bringing safety standards, say experts

A cholesterol regulator can help treat depression, anxiety: Scientists

Delhi Grapples with Rising Dengue, Chikungunya, and Swine Flu Cases

WHO Unveils Global Strategy to Combat Dengue, Arboviral Diseases

Public spending on health overtakes out-of-pocket expenditure in India: Report

Nanotechnology Revolutionizing Healthcare and Tech Sectors

Leptospirosis: Bhagwant Mann's hospitalization, the underestimated threat takes centre stage

Global health challenge: Heart attacks, strokes account for 3.9 mn deaths annually in South-East Asia says WHO

India Prioritizes Climate Considerations in Health Planning

World Lung Day: The hidden threat of respiratory diseases for non-smokers

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