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Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shares of US pharma giants fell over 3 per cent following reports indicating that the US health administration officials intend to associate coronavirus vaccines with the deaths of 25 children. Pfizer's stock declined by over 3 per cent, Moderna's fell by more than 7 per cent, and Novavax decreased by more than 4 per cent overnight. The selloff occurred after reports indicated that the claim will be presented next week to the US Centers for Disease Control and P ...Read More >
Indore, September 3: The second newborn, who was bitten by rats in MY hospital in Indore district, also died on Wednesday afternoon, a day after the first newborn succumbed, an official said. Two newborns undergoing treatment at MY hospital were bitten by rats on the intervening night Sunday and Monday, and one of them died on Tuesday morning. "The health condition of the second child was critical, and the child was also suffering from septicemia. Being critical, the condition of the baby deter ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 3 (ANI): The second newborn, who was bitten by rats in MY hospital in Indore district, also died on Wednesday afternoon, a day after the first newborn succumbed, an official said. Two newborns undergoing treatment at MY hospital were bitten by rats on the intervening night Sunday and Monday, and one of them died on Tuesday morning. Also Read | Devendra Fadnavis an Architect of Historic Decisions on Maratha Quota, Says Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 18 (PTI) The family of a four-day-old infant who died at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Monday morning after being found hanging from wires of a medical equipment inside the NICU has raised allegations of negligence against the on-duty staff, leading the authorities to order an inquiry into the matter. The infant was admitted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the GMCH here, where the incident happened. GMCH principal Dr Achyut Baishya said the baby was ...Read More >
Rainbow Children's Medicare Ltd (RCML) signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Pratiksha Hospital, Guwahati at an enterprise valuation of ₹171 crore. RCML will acquire a 76% controlling stake, while the promoters family of the Pratiksha will retain the balance share. The transaction will be fully funded via RCML's cash reserves and internal accruals, the Hyderabad-based Rainbow Children Hospital said on Monday. The acquisition marks RCML's strategic foray into Assam and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is planning to increase the budget for organ transplants under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Health Minister Prakash Abitkar announced on Wednesday, pledging wider financial support for patients in need. The commitment came during a moving ceremony at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children to mark World Organ Donation Day, where donor families were honoured for their life-saving contributions. Wadia Hospital Secures Pediatric Heart Transplant L ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In observance of World Breastfeeding Week, Fernandez Hospital in Hyderabad is redefining the conversation around breastfeeding -- shifting the focus from just mothers and babies to a collective community responsibility. The hospital, known for its women-centric approach, is conducting a week-long campaign from August 1 to 7, centred around the global theme, "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Creating Sustainable Support Systems." The initiative seeks to build a "circle of care" around new mo ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: In the past six months alone, 7,845 babies have received donated human milk from 1,635 mothers at the Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre (CLMC), the breast milk bank at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. Since its inception in 2015, the centre has collected 16,717.8 litres of donated milk from 24,654 mothers, benefiting 55,056 babies, many of whom are abandoned, preterm, or critically ill. In 2024 alone, the CLMC collected 10,104.65 litres of milk. Between January and June ...Read More >
Ranchi: The state health department on Friday kicked off breastfeeding week during which state national health mission director Sashi Prakash Jha stressed that the mother's milk is the most divine gift for an infant. The initiative is part of the world breastfeeding week from August 1-7."No other food in the world matches the nutritional value of breast milk," he said. He added, "Every essential nutrient found in various global diets is inherently present in a mother's milk. It is incomparable a ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 19: In a prestigious recognition of clinical excellence and innovation in dentistry, Dr. Rahul Bhartia, founder and chief dental surgeon at Bhartia Dental Clinic, has been awarded the title of "Best Dental Surgeon for Dental Implants" at the International Glory Awards 2025 held in Mumbai. The award was presented by Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia, acknowledging Dr. Bhartia's transformative work in implantology and patient-centric care. Also Read | Will L ...Read More >
VMPL Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 19: In a prestigious recognition of clinical excellence and innovation in dentistry, Dr. Rahul Bhartia, founder and chief dental surgeon at Bhartia Dental Clinic, has been awarded the title of "Best Dental Surgeon for Dental Implants" at the International Glory Awards 2025 held in Mumbai. The award was presented by Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia, acknowledging Dr. Bhartia's transformative work in implantology and patient-centric care. With over tw ...Read More >
In recent times, many of us have encountered the term 'Progressive Myopia'. But what exactly is it?Progressive Myopia is a form of nearsightedness where the correction needed to clear vision increases by more than -0.5 dioptre within a year. This condition predominantly affects children and teenagers. The earlier Myopia develops, the faster it progresses. Consequently, children who develop Myopia early in life are more susceptible to progressive myopia and eventually high myopia.Dr Padma Priya G ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure i ...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 >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 18: In recent times, many of us have encountered the term 'Progressive Myopia'. But what exactly is it? Progressive Myopia is a form of near-sightedness where the correction needed to clear vision increases by more than -0.5 dioptre within a year. This condition predominantly affects children and teenagers. The earlier Myopia develops, the faster it progresses. Consequently, children who develop Myopia early in life are more susceptible to progressive myopia and eve ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mo ...Read More >
Mumbai: Richa Chadha became a target of trolls over her birthday post for daughter Zuneyra, who turned one on Thursday. In a heartfelt post, Richa shared a reel that showcased her journey of motherhood. The reel included memorable moments from her pregnancy to glimpses of her life as a new mother. However, what caught the attention of netizens in the celebratory post was the term "natural birth", describing Richa's delivery. "For bringing so much colour into all our lives! A year ago I gave ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 16 (PTI) Biocon Biologics on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a diabetes treatment medication. The company, a unit of Biocon Ltd, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Kirsty as the first and only interchangeable biosimilar to NovoLog (Insulin Aspart). Kirsty is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. The m ...Read More >
FDA Approves Kirsty (insulin aspart-xjhz), an Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog BRIDGEWATER, N.J., United States and BENGALURU, Karnataka, India: July 15, 2025 -- Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a fully integrated global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kirsty™ (Insulin Aspart-xjhz), 100 units/mL as the first and only interchangeable* biosimilar to NovoLog® (Insulin ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the state's health services must be made future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and effectively respond to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) here. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio, and Medical Education Minister ...Read More >
Lucknow: Childhood obesity is emerging as a major health concern in the city, with doctors warning that it is leading to serious metabolic complications at an early age.The issue was raised by experts at a recent event held at a private hotel. They highlighted a study published in the International Journal of Research and Review (2024), which revealed that 29.7% of children aged 6-12 in Lucknow are either overweight or obese -- nearly three times the national average of 8.4%.The study, titled, " ...Read More >
Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, for importing 3.1 million metric tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) per annum for five years from 2025-26. The agreements were signed during Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda's visit to Dammam and Riyadh between July 11 [...] Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, f ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 8 (PTI) Just in 2024 alone, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) claimed 2,360 lives of children in hospitals notified in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai, said Dr Vasant M Khalatkar, National President of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) on Tuesday. Yet, RSV, often mistaken for a mild seasonal cold, is an under-discussed cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and children under five, he added. According to Dr Khalatkar, the 2024 data is just the tip of the ice-b ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 8 (PTI) Just in 2024 alone, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) claimed 2,360 lives of children in hospitals notified in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai, said Dr Vasant M Khalatkar, National President of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) on Tuesday. Yet, RSV, often mistaken for a mild seasonal cold, is an under-discussed cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and children under five, he added. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 08, 2025: Assam State ...Read More >
Mumbai: At 9.30am every weekday, the usually packed outpatient corridors of Tata Memorial Hospital's paediatric wing transform into a serene zone. Tens of paediatric cancer survivors gather in the play area, yoga mats are unfurled, and their tiny hands stretch skyward. For these children -- many who travelled hundreds of kilometres for lifesaving treatment -- a one-hour yoga session has become the highlight of their day.Since April, the Parel-based cancer hub's IMPaCCT Foundation has partnered w ...Read More >
Mumbai: Three children aged 12 to 16 died of disseminated tuberculosis (TB) at one of the major public hospitals in the city over the last month not due to lack of treatment but because private general practitioners failed to diagnose the disease early.Disseminated TB refers to the spread of the disease from the lungs to other organs. Sometimes, even chest physicians miss its signs in paediatric patients. For instance, a 15-year-old girl was sent to the hospital as a drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) pa ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Authorities in Navi Mumbai are investigating a case involving a newborn girl left alone on a public road, alongside a handwritten note pleading for forgiveness. According to police, the infant -- estimated to be just three days old -- was found inside a basket near a roadside in the city. A letter written in English, allegedly by her parents, was placed with the child. In it, they claimed extreme poverty as the reason for abandoning the girl and ended the note with the word, "Sorry ...Read More >
12 Nagpur: "HPV vaccines are not only for girls. boys from 9 to 26 years of age should also take them. HPV isn't just about cervical cancer -- it can cause many other cancers in both men and women," said Dr Sanjay Marathe, leading paediatrician and vaccination expert. He shared his views exclusively with TOI on the sidelines of the 'Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025'. Dr Marathe explained that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause five types of cancers in women -- cervix, vulva, vagina, anus ...Read More >
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