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New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Widely used heart disease risk calculators may be failing to identify a large proportion of Indians at risk, with nearly 80 per cent of patients who eventually suffered a heart attack not being classified as 'high-risk' beforehand, according to new research. The research titled "Comparison of ASCVD Risk Prediction Models in STEMI: Insights from a South Asian Cohort" was conducted by a team of scientists from Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education ...Read More >
New Delhi: Heart disease risk calculators used across hospitals may not accurately identify Indians, who face imminent danger, states a new research involving nearly 5,000 patients. The study found that close to 80 per cent of individuals who eventually suffered a first heart attack had not been labelled 'high-risk' by widely accepted global scoring systems. These findings raise serious concerns about preventive cardiology practices in India, where heart disease often strikes earlier and progres ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Next time you wake up with crushing fatigue, a high fever, a raw throat and swollen glands, take note. The trigger behind it could be something as simple as a kiss.Infectious mononucleosis, or the 'kissing disease', is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) - one of the most common human infections worldwide. It spreads through saliva, not just kissing, but every day close contact.A US study using records from the Mayo Clinic-led Rochester Epidemiology Project, tracking nearly 19,000 ...Read More >
Dr. Jitendra Singh welcomed the engagement, noting that such discussions are critical in shaping policy priorities and raising awareness about ocean ecosystems. India has, for the first time, adopted a structured, mission-mode approach to marine conservation and sustainable ocean resource utilisation under the Deep Ocean Mission, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha during Question Hour. Highlighting a major shift in policy and institutional focus, the Minister stated that ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 'highly mutated' COVID-19 variant, which is spreading fast in the US and parts of Europe, has triggered worldwide concern. However, experts said there is no immediate risk in India. Nicknamed 'Cicada', the BA.3.2 is on the list of COVID-19 variants being tracked by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Though cases due to 'Cicada', nicknamed for the insect's ability to disappear and then reemerge after years underground, are ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 01: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions characterised by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations. As the world observes World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, conversations around child development, screen exposure, and neurodevelopm ...Read More >
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], March 31: In wake of the recent outrage surrounding the painting of an elephant named Chanchal in Jaipur for a photoshoot made by Julia Buruleva, World Animal Protection has taken a grim view of the entire sequence of events that has led to this most unfortunate display of animal cruelty in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Jaipur in Rajasthan. This incident, yet again highlights the rampant abuse of captive elephants in Jaipur in Amer Fort and Haathi Gaon to cater t ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Bhubaneswar will establish a regional centre of excellence for organ transplantation and artificial intelligence. This was announced during the regional continuing medical education (CME) programme on 'Organ Transplantation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare' held on Monday. Organised by AIIMS-Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), the CME and dissemination workshop witnesse ...Read More >
Muscat - Indian business leaders and representatives of industry chambers have underlined the growing depth of India-Oman economic relations and pointed to significant growth opportunities across multiple sectors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Oman on December 17-18. In a report published by ANI, Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, said the Prime Minister Modi's visit has generated widespread enthusiasm in the sultanate. "This is a very big moment that India's Prime Minister, Nare ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, Dec 01: A major Thalassemia Awareness and Screening initiative was carried out across Navi Mumbai from 13 to 29 November, led by the Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai - Joy of Giving, in collaboration with several Rotary clubs, civic departments, and youth groups. Campaign Educates Youth on Genetic Disorder The campaign aimed to educate young citizens about Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that manifests in children only when both parents carry the trait -- an aspect often unknown t ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: India's health in 2047 will be the key to a Viksit Bharat, said Union minister of state for Science and Technology (independent charge) Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday. Addressing the national conclave on longitudinal cohort studies (Cohort Connect 2025) at IMMT, he emphasised that India must generate strong, long-term and country-specific health evidence to guide preventive and clinical decision-making. "Indian treatment for Indian patients, Indian prevention strategy for Indian sub ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
Hyderabad : Helex, a US and India based therapeutics startup developing a new class of targeted medicines for genetic kidney diseases, today announced its oversubscribed $3.5 million Seed round, led by pi Ventures. Others participating in this round include Bluehill Capital, SOSV, and a global syndicate of investors. With this round, Helex has raised over $6 million in total funding to date. With its recent funding, the company will accelerate preclinical development of its lead program, advanc ...Read More >
Jharkhand: At least five children with thalassemia in Chaibasa tested HIV-positive on Saturday, following an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi. The probe was launched after a family alleged that a local blood bank had transfused HIV-infected blood to their seven-year-old child. Officials said the child had received around 25 blood transfusions from the blood bank. District Civil Surgeon Dr. Sushanto Majhee stated the child had tested HIV-positive over a week ago and noted ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Two years after the state government issued an order to set up the Turtle Conservation and Rehabilitation Centre in Guindy Park in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission has floated a tender for the construction of the centre at Rs 6.30 Crore. The centre will be constructed with the fund of Tamil Nadu: Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy Project (TN-SHORE), which is a World Bank-aided project. Under the new centre, a rescue and treatment centre will be set up to ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh invited Griffith University in Australia to establish its India Centre in the state to promote joint research, student exchange and academic collaboration. The Minister, who is on a multi-city tour to promote Andhra Pradesh, visited Griffith University's Gold Coast campus and also held discussions in Brisbane to advance global education, innovation and sports partnerships. "I held discussions with Griffith University's Vice President (Global) M ...Read More >
India's first DNA-based elephant census reveals a nearly 25% population drop over eight years, estimating 22,446 elephants. The new scientific method highlights shrinking forests and intensifying human-elephant conflict as primary threats, with habitat loss being the main concern. Poaching has declined, but fragmentation and development are fueling conflict. India's first nationwide DNA-based elephant census revealed a nearly 25% drop in the country's wild elephant population over eight years, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday sounded an alarm over the declining elephant population in India, stressing that protecting and preserving an animal deeply embedded in the country's religious, cultural, and ecological fabric is a national responsibility. "The elephant faces a crisis, perhaps not of extinction but of attrition. The threats come from changing land use, loss of traditional habitats, fragmentation of elephant movemen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) A study has documented an instance where genome sequencing and result interpretation were completed within just four hours, demonstrating the technique's feasibility for routine clinical use. Described in an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the time clocked to sequence one human genome surpassed the Guinness World Record of five hours and two minutes, which was achieved by a team from the US' Stanford University on March 16, 2021. Researchers an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: When it comes to in-vitro fertilization (IVF), one of the most important factors influencing success is the quality of a woman's eggs. Healthy eggs not only improve the chances of fertilization but also increase the likelihood of developing healthy embryos that can lead to pregnancy. While age and genetics play a role, there are several steps women can take to support and enhance their egg quality before beginning an IVF cycle. At Omya Fertility, our team of spec ...Read More >
Srinagar -- In what could be a miracle improving and saving thousands of lives across the globe, Russia's mRNA-based vaccine Enteromix has displayed 100% efficacy and safety in early clinical trials. Scientists say the breakthrough could mark a new chapter in the fight against aggressive cancers, offering patients hope where few options exist. For decades, cancer has been one of humanity's most formidable enemies. Conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, while sometimes life-sav ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18: Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a condition where nearby objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. It is the most common refractive error, typically affecting the younger population worldwide. With its rising prevalence, it is estimated that by 2050, half of the global population will be Myopic. Quote: Myopia, or near-sightedness, is rapidly increasing among children, Today children are spending less time outdoors and more time on screens, and these life ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 18: Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a condition where nearby objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. It is the most common refractive error, typically affecting the younger population worldwide. With its rising prevalence, it is estimated that by 2050, half of the global population will be Myopic. Dr Sanchit Gupta Eye Surgeon, MS (Gold Medallist), FNIE,FMR Netra Drishti Eye Carer, Gandhinagar, Agra Quote: Myopia, or near-sightedness, is rapidly i ...Read More >
The inaugural one-day 'Khelo Bharat Conclave' had the top stakeholders of Indian sports under one roof during which ideas, both old and new, were discussed at length to chart the way forward. Performance-based funding and gene-testing of aspiring athletes to figure the best sport for them were among the suggestions before Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya sought a five-year plan from every national federation by the end of next month. The inaugural one-day 'Khelo Bharat Conclave' had the top s ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17: Gene-testing of aspiring athletes to figure the best sport for them besides performance-based funding were among the suggestions before Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya sought a five-year plan from every national federation by the end of next month. The inaugural one-day 'Khelo Bharat Conclave' had the top stakeholders of Indian sports under one roof for a good six hours during which ideas, both old and new, were discussed at length to chart the way forward. The ambition - ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion o ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jul 16 (PTI) The Gujarat government has launched a genome sequencing project for improving healthcare for tribal communities, an exercise spanning 17 districts of the state, a minister announced on Wednesday. With this, Gujarat has become the first state in India to launch a tribal genome sequencing project, which will seek to understanding genetic health risks among adivasi groups and create a database, said an official release. The announcement about the project was made by Tribal ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Res ...Read More >
Nagpur: Raising alarm over the rising cancer cases in Vidarbha, BJP MLA Pravin Datke told the state assembly on Thursday that the region is fast becoming Maharashtra's "cancer capital" and called for immediate state-level intervention to improve awareness, and affordability, accessibility of cancer vaccines as well as diagnostic services."Vidarbha is becoming the cancer capital. This isn't just a health crisis, it's a wake-up call," Datke said during a legislative discussion, urging the govt to ...Read More >
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