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Gujarat’s first genomics institute is being helmed by the Apollo Group
The Ahmedabad chapter of the Apollo Genomics Institute is the sixth for the chain after Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata
Apollo, the world’s largest...
Europe sees surge in vaccine preventable diseases; ECDC sounds alarm
Between March 2023 and February 2024, 5770 measles cases were reported, including 5 deaths. There is a 10-fold increase in Pertussis cases
Europe is seeing...
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Liver care package need of the hour to track the missing...
There is an estimated 40 million people infected with the Hepatitis B virus in India
World hepatitis day- the real ‘missing millions’ are those who...
WHO set to lose US funds; does it really matter to...
Will US President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding to the WHO have any real impact? Not unless he chooses to set up a...
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COVID19 disruptions caused modest development delays in children
The study by Johns Hopkins looked at data from more than 5000 paediatric practices all over the United States
The disruption in social systems and...
Artificial Intelligence can speed up search for Parkinson’s cure
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have used AI-based strategy to identify compounds that block the clumping of the protein that causes Parkinson’s Disease
Artificial...
Diagnosing child birth related PTSD: artificial intelligence to the rescue
In a study funded by the National Institutes of Research, Israeli and US scientists have developed a model that can use AI to predict...
World Parkinson’s Day: new theory blames pesticides, dry cleaning chemicals for...
Timing dose and duration of exposure along with other genetic and environmental factors is crucial in determining who develops the disease and who doesn't
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How radiologists can reduce risk of COVID19 for patients & staff
With SARS-COV2 on the prowl and hospitals trying to return to the new normal, some practical solutions to reduce COVID19 risk for radiologists
An open-access...
National Medical Commission: Govt clarifies on persisting doubts
The Union ministry of health and family welfare has clarified on the limited licence to practice allopathy, NEXT examination and fee regulation criticisms
As doubts...
How does Ayushman Bharat stack up against Delhi Health Scheme
As the war of words between health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal rages, Medibulletin takes you through the two health...
Four vaccine shots every senior citizen should have
Vaccines are not just for babies; as life expectancy rises, senior citizens too need to take these shots
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Adults, including...
Mechanical thrombectomy is a big leap in stroke management
Mechanical thrombectomy can limit disability from stroke even upto 24 hours in carefully selected patients
Majority of stroke (85%) occurs when blood stops flowing to...
Candida auris – the drug resistant fungus that has everyone in a tizzy
Candida auris is an aggressive, tenacious fungus that develops drug resistance very quickly
There is a new drug resistant bug on the block and it...
Colorectal cancer: colonoscopy is a must over 50 years
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colonoscopy is the most effective preventive tool to detect precancerous colonic polyps
More than 90% of cases of colorectal...
Pancreatic cancer is not common in India, but it can be lethal
Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar succumbed on Sunday to pancreatic cancer. Medibulletin takes you through the disease
As India bids adieu to Goa chief minister...
Demystifying LDL and HDL – the bad and good cholesterol
They clog your arteries and make your heart vulnerable. But not all cholesterol is bad. Medibulletin takes you through bad and good cholesterol
The terms...
Leading UK cancer expert dies suddenly after yellow fever jab
Dr Martin Gore was with the Royal Marsden Hospital; died after routine yellow fever vaccination
Professor Martin Gore, 67, one of the leading cancer experts...
Throat cancer is curable, if detected in the early stages
As actor-director Rakesh Roshan undergoes surgery for throat cancer, Medibulletin takes you through the disease
The cancer spectre has returned to Bollywood, this time with...
Tingling, numbness may be signs of some serious diseases
A neurologist writes why commonplace symptoms like tingling and numbness should not be ignoredMost people have suffered the feeling of tingling and numbness, thinking...
Pancreatic cancer is rare, 5-yr survival rate for stage IV is 1%
As the veil lifts over Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar's ailments, Medibulletin explains pancreatic cancerAfter months of suspense and in and out of hospitals,...
As Delhi reels again, the why, what and how to, of air pollution
Avoid a run, stay indoors, if you can this November weekWith continued burning of crop stubbles in neighbouring states and dipping temperatures having sent...
‘Polio-like’ illness reported in US: Should you worry?
Facts about Acute Flaccid Myelitis from CDC
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious condition. It affects the nervous system, specifically the area...