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Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu
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Advanced H5N1 kit to help in early, rapid detection of bird flu

New Delhi, Nov 22: Amid rising threats of bird flu killing hundreds of birds and also spilling over to some mammals and even humans, a global research team on Friday announced Steadfast an advanced diagnostic kit for detecting the highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus (AIV).This development...
Metabolic, bariatric surgery safe & effective for severely obese patients: Study
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Metabolic, bariatric surgery safe & effective for severely obese patients: Study

New Delhi, Nov 22: Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent and safe intervention for patients with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 70, finds a study on Friday. The popular weight loss surgery is majorly done in people with a BMI of 35 and above, and when diet and exercise haven't worked....
Technology can address food wastage challenge in India: Report
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Technology can address food wastage challenge in India: Report

New Delhi, Nov 22: Using technology can help mitigate food waste a critical challenge for India’s foodservice industry and also promote sustainable practices, according to a report on Friday. Food wastage can erode restaurant profits and also intensify environmental concerns, while millions around...
Samsung R&D Institute, IIT Bombay tie up to boost digital health, AI research
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Samsung R&D Institute, IIT Bombay tie up to boost digital health, AI research

Gurugram, Nov 21: Samsung R&D Institute (SRI) Noida has announced a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to pioneer research in digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies. The institutes signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts
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Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts

New Delhi, Nov 21: Lung cancer is significantly on the rise among non-smokers in India, and air pollution is a major contributing factor, said experts here on Thursday amid the continued poor air quality in the national capital. After eight days of severe air pollution, Delhi on Thursday saw...
Poor air quality surging dry eyes, allergies in children & adults: Experts
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Poor air quality surging dry eyes, allergies in children & adults: Experts

New Delhi, Nov 20: Even as the national capital continues to battle poor air quality, experts on Wednesday said that the toxic pollutants are raising dry eyes, irritations, and allergies in the eyes of children and adults. On Wednesday morning, Delhi’s air quality remained in the “severe” category...
India will strengthen global health efforts: PM Modi to WHO chief ‘Tulsi Bhai’
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India will strengthen global health efforts: PM Modi to WHO chief ‘Tulsi Bhai’

New Delhi, Nov 20: India will work towards efforts to boost global health, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while pledging his support to World Health Organisation chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who he addresses as ‘Tulsi Bhai’. He said this in response to Ghebreyesus’ post on X,...
Global private equity firm TA makes strategic investment in India based Vee Healthtek
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Global private equity firm TA makes strategic investment in India based Vee...

Bengaluru, Nov 19: Global private equity firm TA Associates on Tuesday announced the completion of a strategic growth investment in Vee Healthtek, a provider of technology enabled solutions and services for healthcare organisations. This partnership will enable India and US based Vee Healthtek to...
IMA launches Commonwealth Alliance of medical professionals to tackle AMR
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IMA launches Commonwealth Alliance of medical professionals to tackle AMR

New Delhi, Nov 19: Taking a significant step in the global fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has launched the Commonwealth Alliance of Medical Professionals on Antimicrobial Resistance (CAMP-AMR). The launch of CAMP-AMR in the national capital, as...
Africa CDC urges US to reassess travel advisory on Rwanda
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Africa CDC urges US to reassess travel advisory on Rwanda

Addis Ababa, Nov 19: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) called on the US to reassess its Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda issued in response to the Marburg virus disease outbreak in the country.The Africa CDC, in a statement released Monday, said it has formally...
Parkinson’s disease to surge to 3.15 million worldwide by 2033: Report
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Parkinson’s disease to surge to 3.15 million worldwide by 2033: Report

New Delhi, Nov 18: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is expected to increase to 3.15 million in 2033 from 2.64 million in 2023, at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 1.94 per cent, according to a report on Monday. The report by GlobalData, a data and analytics company, showed the rise in prevalence of diagnosed...
‘4 lakh elderly women above 70 enrol for Ayushman cards, 1,400 females get treatment benefits’
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‘4 lakh elderly women above 70 enrol for Ayushman cards, 1,400 females get...

New Delhi, Nov 18: About four lakh elderly women aged 70 and above have enrolled for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in the last three weeks since its launch in October end, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Monday. Of these, more than 1,400 females have benefitted from the...
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