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1st new HIV strain identified in 25 yrs, says Pharma major Abbott
A new sub-type of the HIV virus has been identified through genome sequencing, may help arm against new pandemics
Pharmaceuticals major Abbott announced today that...
On World Food Day, health minister launches “Eat Right” products
Dr Harsh Vardhan on the occasion of World Food Day has launched an "Eat Right" Jhola and an "Eat Right" jacket
“By motivating key players...
Sleep apnea linked to visual impairment in people with diabetes
New study shows diabetics with severe sleep apnea are at higher risk of visual impairment
A new research shows that severe sleep apnea is a...
National Medical Commission members selected by draw of lots
Part-time members of the National Medical Commission that will replace MCI have been chosen by a public draw of lots
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister...
9 admissions a minute, PMJAY completes half a crore treatments
Just over a year later, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has completed 50 lakh hospital admissions
Half a crore hospital treatments have been...
New treatment approved for patients with acute migraine
New drug called Reyvow has been approved by the USFDA for acute treatment of migraine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Reyvow (lasmiditan)...
New treatment shows promise for dry eye disease
Researchers identify new class therapy made from pooled human antibodies for dry eye disease
Researchers have identified the presence of a specific type of...
Gaining weight before age 40 increases risk of cancer
The risk of cancer increases considerably if you gain weight before the age of 40, shows an international study
This study tried to ascertain whether...
Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease possible via skin testing
Early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease possible by a test that detects the presence of a protein called, alpha-synuclein in skin biopsy
A new test uses...
DBS is an effective treatment for most severe form of depression
Long term study shows that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of an area in the brain called the subcallosal cingulate (SCC) provides a robust antidepressant...
