Monthly Archives: December 2018
Poll compulsions fuel new AIIMS, faculty vacancies big headache
Earlier this year a Parliamentary committee had told the Govt expansion pointless without filling vacancies
The fact that the Union cabinet continues to approve new...
New AIIMS for Tamil Nadu, Telengana get cabinet approval
The institutes will be set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given...
Pune hospital attempts Guinness record with menstrual hygiene message
The hospital addresses the largest group of adolescent girls, boys, men and women present together to talk about menstrual health and hygiene
A Pune based hospital...
Lenalidomide improves outcome in bone marrow cancer
Long term therapy with lenalidomide improves outcome, survival in multiple myelomaPatients with multiple myeloma treated with long term lenalidomide therapy have improved survival, primarily...
Probiotics good not just for gut but for mood disorders too
The effect of probiotics or good bacteria is conveyed to the brain through the gut brain axisProbiotics may be good for more than just...
Artificial intelligence will train future orthopaedic doctors
The new simulator will provide hands on training to new medical graduates
An 'open orthopaedic surgery simulator' based on artificial intelligence has been launched. It...
Magnesium is the secret to getting Vit D balance in the body right
Researchers say Magnesium crucial for Vitamin D metabolism
As Indians battle increasing Vitamin D deficiency, green leafy vegetables and nuts could be unlikely saviour, thanks...
Childhood obesity epidemic may be linked to Caesarean sections
JAMA study shows choice of delivery mode may influence risk of early childhood weight problem
Could India's childhood obesity epidemic have anything to do with...
Cannabis may hold secrets to deal with stiffness of motor neuron disease
Cannabis derivative shows promise in dealing with spasticity
Spasticity or stiffness is a major cause of disability and decline in quality of life in patients...
Did you get too much sun today? New wearable tech can answer
Sun exposure is the No. 1 contributor to skin cancer, which has become a growing, global epidemic. This device helps you protect from sun...
