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Antimicrobial crisis has emerged as a major public health challenge worldwide In a development that could reshape the fight against drug-resistant infections, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay have unveiled a novel way to make existing antibiotics work again. Instead of trying to invent entirely new drugs, the team has focused on protecting the ones already in use. Their approach uses tiny, lab-made DNA fragments to block the tricks bacteria use to evade treatment ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 7 (ANI): Researchers from the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) came together in a collaborative study that uncovered alarming levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria causing eye infections. The study, published in Communications Biology, represents one of the most comprehensive genomic analyses of eye pathogens from India to date. Drs Karthik Bharadwaj and Divya Tej Sowpati from CSIR-C ...Read More >
As India prepares to co-host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, it is a moment not only of policy significance but of civilisational resonance. Traditional medicine has always been a bridge between cultures, knowledge systems and societies. Today, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has transformed this inherited strength into a global instrument of goodwill, cooperation, and wellness diplomacy. The world in ...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 >
Chennai: The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru's Centre for Brain Research (CBR) and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) to study the two-way link between diabetes and dementia. "Blood sugar, high or low, can cause vascular dementia, where poor blood flow affects cognitive function. The relationship works both ways," said MDRF Chairman Dr V Mohan. "We have long studied how diabetes affects the eyes and liver. Now, we ...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 >
Kochi : The new cancer vaccine is not for the prevention of cancer, rather to prevent reoccurrence says Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Convener of the Research Cell, Kerala State IMA, and Chairman of the Scientific Committee, IMA Cochin. He was speaking at the inaugural event of the 2nd Annual Conference of The Gastrointestinal Oncology Society (GIOS) being held at Le Meridien Kochi. Highlighting the evolution of cancer treatment, including the development of new therapeutic cancer vaccines, Dr. Rajeev ...Read More >
The latest therapeutic cancer vaccines are designed to prevent cancer recurrence in patients who have already received treatment. These vaccines represent a form of immunotherapy that trains the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Experts emphasized the need for personalized treatment approaches in a rapidly evolving field. In a groundbreaking development, new therapeutic cancer vaccines have emerged, aimed at preventing the recurrence of cancer in treated patients, as explained b ...Read More >
Kochi, Sept 14: New cancer vaccines are being developed not to prevent the onset of cancer in healthy individuals but to stop its recurrence in those who have already undergone treatment, a medical expert has clarified. Speaking at the inaugural session of the second annual conference of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Society (GIOS) on Saturday, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, convener of the Research Cell at Kerala State IMA and chairman of the scientific committee at IMA Cochin, explained that these are ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 1: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu marked its first anniversary of public service today, celebrating a year of impactful healthcare delivery, academic excellence and infrastructural milestones. Commissioned in August 2024, AIIMS Jammu has swiftly developed into a comprehensive multispecialty tertiary care institute. Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Aug 1: Reaffirming the Government's unwavering commitment to achieving self-reliance in emerging technologies, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, reiterated that the Rs 1 lakh crore fund will be dedicated to boost the private sector to drive India's sovereign technology ambitions. Dr. Jitendra Singh made these remarks while addressing the A ...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 >
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) The WHO has acknowledged India's efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems, the Centre said on Saturday. The World Health Organization praised the country's efforts in a technical brief - Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine. The release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for using AI in traditional me ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): In a significant step towards global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine, acknowledging India pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems. The WHO release follows India proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO first-ever roadmap f ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine', acknowledging India's pioneering efforts in AI with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems. The release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional med ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Vice President of CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India "National BioBank" at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital on Sunday. The newly launched facility marks a significant stride towards building India's own longitudinal health database and enabling personalised treatment regimens in future. The Biobank will serve as the backbone of a ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, organised by the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK), concluded in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The two-day event brought together over 200 experts from India and abroad for a series of high-impact discussions on pressing issues in oncology. The conclave featured eight key sessions addressing the growing cancer burden in the state, with a focus on emerging trends, future strategies, and barriers to optimal car ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Speaker A N Shamseer will inaugurate a two-day Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, aimed at exploring new challenges and possibilities in cancer treatment, on Saturday in the state capital.Dr Suresh H Advani, widely regarded as the father of cancer treatment in India, will be the chief guest on the occasion. Organised under the leadership of the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala, the conclave will see participation from over 200 cancer treatment experts from ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Genome Valley Excellence Award will be conferred upon Prof Patrick Tan, executive director of PRECISE (Precision Health Research, Singapore), National University of Singapore, at BioAsia 2025 for his contributions to precision medicine, cancer genomics, and population health research. The award will be presented during the 22nd edition of BioAsia, which will be held from February 24-26, 2025, in Hyderabad, Telangana, IT & industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said on Monday. ...Read More >
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