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Water spring sealed after mysterious disease kills 17 in J&K's Rajouri

A water spring in Budhal village of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has been sealed by authorities following the death of the 17th victim to a mysterious disease.

Jan 20, 2025

Doctors believe 'mysterious deaths' occurred due to neurotoxins in J&K's Rajouri

To address the fear and consternation among the inhabitants following 16 'mysterious deaths' in over one month, health department experts addressed a press conference in Budhal village of J&K's Rajouri district on Saturday and said that the deaths in the village had been caused by neurotoxins.

Jan 18, 2025

Methodological Genius Propels Statistical Breakthroughs in Clinical Research

Dr. Chen Yang said The future of data science holds immense potential, and I am committed to contributing innovations that advance knowledge and drive positive outcomes in clinical research and beyond

Jan 17, 2025

New Framework Optimizes AI for Elderly Healthcare: Breakthrough in Personalized Medicine

Abhiram Reddy Bommareddy said By combining sophisticated data management, stringent privacy measures, and advanced clinical decision support, it establishes new benchmarks in medical technology

Jan 17, 2025

Toxins behind deaths in J&K's Rajouri, police form SIT to probe

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday confirmed that the deaths in the Rajouri district during the last month have been caused by toxins and not by any communicable diseases. Following this, the police formed an SIT to probe the criminal angle.

Jan 16, 2025

Study shows tumour DNA in blood can predict lung cancer outcome

A team of British scientists has found that a blood test used to detect circulating tumour DNA can predict the outcome of lung cancer.

Jan 13, 2025

224 cholera cases recorded in Angola with 18 deaths

Angola has registered 224 cholera cases, the Ministry of Health reported.

Jan 13, 2025

Study links reel addiction with high BP in young, middle-aged people

Even as watching short videos or reels on social media platforms has become an integral part of the daily lives of young and middle-aged people, a new study shows that addiction to this can lead to high blood pressure.

Jan 12, 2025

Nagaland's HIV/AIDS adult prevalence rate much higher than national average: Survey

The HIV/AIDS adult (15 to 49 years) prevalence rate in Nagaland is 1.36 per cent, which is much higher than the national prevalence rate of 0.2 per cent, the state's Economic Survey 2023-24 said.

Jan 9, 2025

Indian-origin researcher finds gene behind autism and seizures

A team of researchers, led by Indian-origin neuroscientist Viji Santhakumar, has found a gene that contributes to the development of behavioural changes associated with autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

Jan 9, 2025

Women more likely than men to live for 5 years after lung transplant: Study

Women who receive a lung transplant are more likely than men to live for five years post-transplant, according to new research.

Jan 9, 2025

HMPV: Centre urges States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses

Amid the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, the Centre on Tuesday asked the States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses in the country.

Jan 7, 2025

2 children test positive for HMPV in Nagpur, no surge in respiratory illness: Centre

Two children in Maharashtra's Nagpur have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), taking the total tally to 7 in the country on Tuesday.

Jan 7, 2025

HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar (IANS Interview)

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is definitely not deadly, and there is, to date, no evidence of mortality or a severe transmission rate, said former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar.

Jan 7, 2025

Harnessing Predictive Analytics for Disease Prevention: Pioneering a New Era in Healthcare

Predictive models have redefined screening protocols by stratifying patients based on personalized risk profile

Jan 6, 2025