Monthly Archives: March 2018
Ensure accurate CPR portrayal in movies, fmr IMA chief writes to censor board
DR K K Aggarwal, in a letter to Prasoon Joshi, head of Central Board of Film Certification says it is important for every Indian...
How your body metabolises caffeine holds key to Parkinson’s diagnosis
People with Parkinson's Disease had lower levels of caffeine in their blood than those without the diseaseTesting the level of caffeine in the blood...
World’s 1st procedure raises hopes for patients with leaky heart valve
Implantation of Pascal System in Toronto Hospital improved outcome for patient with Tricuspid regurgitation
A new device, implanted for the first time in the world...
Govt looks at audits, pre-authorisation & facility restrictions to ring fence NHPS
Of particular concern is the possibility of "moral hazard" procedures like elective C-secs bleeding the exchequerThird party clinical audits, pre-authorisation of non-emergency procedures and...
Costs of Paris Climate Agreement high, but India, China to benefit the most
India will account for roughly 43% health savings and China for 55%.
The costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement between 2020-2050 could be outweighed...
A life enhancer or a stroke trigger? Aspirin flummoxes scientists
Studies show it reduces mortality in people living with diabetes or heart disease but can lead to an increase in the risk of non...
Researchers identify five different types of diabetes, not just two
In the study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, scientists suggested treatment decisions should be taken with the new classification
Diabetes may have more...
More the inches, more likely are women to get a heart attack
Research finds that higher hip and waist measurements are more strongly associated with heart attacksThe key to good heart health may not lie so...
Doctors strike at Lok Nayak called off after health minister’s assurance
Residents at Lok Nayak went on strike after three of them were assaulted; Safdarjung doctors also on strike, upset about PG seats reduction
The strike...
Fish oil, probiotics during pregnancy can reduce allergy in babies
The study by University College London found no benefits of avoiding potentially allergenic foods like eggs and nuts
In one of the largest ever research...
