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Parkinson’s disease to surge to 3.15 million worldwide by 2033: Report
18 Nov 2024 3:31 PM IST
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...
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‘4 lakh elderly women above 70 enrol for Ayushman cards, 1,400 females get...
18 Nov 2024 3:30 PM IST
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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Developing countries more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance: WHO
18 Nov 2024 3:28 PM IST
New Delhi, Nov 18: Developing countries are more vulnerable to antimicrobial resistance a global health concern affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide, said Saima Wazed, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for South-East...
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Can ChatGPT help reduce hospital emissions?
15 Nov 2024 1:06 PM IST
New Delhi, Nov 15: Generational Artificial intelligence (AI) models like ChatGPT can boost patient flow and reduce paper use, but may not help hospitals avoid huge carbon emissions, according to research released at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday. The study by Australian...
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Trump names Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US Secretary of Health and Human Services
15 Nov 2024 1:03 PM IST
Washington, Nov 15: US President elect Donald Trump has announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new US Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," Trump said on Thursday in a post on...
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Congo to kick off new round of mpox vaccination
14 Nov 2024 3:42 PM IST
Kinshasa, Nov 14: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the ongoing mpox epidemic, will kick off a new round of vaccination, Health Minister Roger Kamba said. The DRC, which has recorded more than 1,100 deaths from mpox since the beginning of 2024, has vaccinated about 51,000...
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Uncontrolled diabetes can be detrimental to eye, brain health: Experts
14 Nov 2024 3:36 PM IST
New Delhi, Nov 14: Diabetes, if not timely controlled and managed, can severely affect the health of your eyes and brain, said experts on Thursday. A new study published in The Lancet revealed that about 212 million people lived with diabetes in India in 2022 the highest in the world. Diabetes is a...
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Existing USFDA approved drug shows promise for 2 rare genetic disorders
14 Nov 2024 3:27 PM IST
New Delhi, Nov 14: A team of Canadian researchers has found an existing US Food and Drug Administration approved drug that could significantly improve the quality of life for patients affected with Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases two rare genetic disorders. Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases cause...
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Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Health department warns of surge in viral diseases...
13 Nov 2024 1:31 PM IST
Chennai, Nov 13: Amid heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu, the State Health Department has issued a public advisory warning of a surge in viral infections, including dengue, influenza, and other fever-related illnesses.Chennai and its surrounding districts Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu,...
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Over 5 lakh elderly above 70 enroll for Ayushman cards; highest from MP, Kerala
13 Nov 2024 1:29 PM IST
New Delhi, Nov 13: More than five lakh senior citizens who are 70 and above have been enrolled for Ayushman cards since the expansion of the health assurance scheme AB-PMJAY, according to reports. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, which provides free health coverage to all elderly above 70 years of...
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Smart snacking grows 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks in India
12 Nov 2024 12:53 PM IST
Mumbai, Nov 12: As urban consumers increasingly seek health oriented products, smart snacking in India has grown 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks, according to a report on Tuesday. About 63 per cent of surveyed consumers seek innovative and healthy snacking options while 50 per cent read...
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South Korea's Covid handling a lesson for future pandemic response: Unitaid...
12 Nov 2024 12:49 PM IST
Seoul, Nov 12: The chief of a global initiative tasked with providing affordable treatments to low-and-middle income nations has said that South Korea's effective handling of Covid-19 can offer valuable lessons for the world in addressing future pandemics and existing diseases. "Korea managed the...
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