Medibulletin https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Doctors’ assistants to hospital managers: artificial intelligence is the buzzword in India’s health industry Not all that ‘good’ – HDL cholesterol is associated with a higher risk of Glaucoma Vaccine derived cases on the rise, ECDC, WHO sound polio alarm for Europe Claims worth Rs. 562.4 crore made under PMJAY by private hospitals rejected, govt tells Rajya Sabha Single dose of intravenous iron in anemic pregnant women can reduce risk of low birth weight babies Weight loss surgery in obese patients with cirrhosis can lower risk of liver complications News Ayushman Bharat has eased access to cancer care in India, finds Lancet study No specific target for elimination of cervical cancer, govt tells Parliament in reply to question on HPV vaccine Over 1000 hospitals de-empanelled, Rs 122 crore in penalties levied for PMJAY misuse Greens on your plate can help keep cancer at bay, but no need to shun meat and eggs entirely National Medical Commission agrees to hear patient complaints in negligence cases New trial shows the way for shorter regimens for drug resistant tuberculosis Typhoid, paratyphoid vaccine in the works, Kolkata institute seeks private partners Laboratory chain introduces self sampling HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer Severe COVID19 can increase risk of heart attack, stroke for the next one year at least ICMR is working on a bird flu (H5N1) vaccine, wants to partner with the private sector  Doctor-patient ratio: Economic Survey contradicts government stand in Parliament Special measures are in place in Kumbh for polio surveillance; WHO assisting the government Additional seats in medical colleges, PMJAY health cover for gig workers in Union Budget No effect in India of US exit from WHO, says health minister J P Nadda One person dead in Gujarat: What is Crimean Congo Haemorrhagic Fever? Animal studies show traffic pollution exposure, even at low levels can cause liver damage Milestone in battle against cervical cancer: India to roll out HPV vaccine soon Be sensitive, non-judgemental, NICE says in new childhood obesity guidance for doctors TB, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health programmes to be hit by Trump funding decision Investments in digital health, TB and GST waivers among wishlist for health in Union Budget A quarter of Indian women do not have adequate access to sanitary pads; numbers higher in villages January is cervical cancer awareness month: let that be your excuse to get screened, vaccinate your girl What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome that is sweeping through Pune? All you need to know Two Cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, govt says no reason to worry Economic survey flags ultra processed foods, rising incidence of mental health diseases Lab grown eggs and sperms could soon take IVF to the next level: UK body discusses law change Home Do not hike health insurance premium of senior citizens by more than 10%, regulator tells companies Floss your teeth every week to reduce risk of stroke, irregular heart beats, says new study Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas began last year, is among the largest outbreaks in the US Sports for health: New report builds on lessons from 2022 football World Cup in Qatar India has becomes third country in SE Asia to eliminate trachoma, WHO certifies COVID19 is a risk factor for coronary artery disease, some blood groups more vulnerable Protein/fat rich foods, ultra processed items can worsen lifestyle diseases, finds DBT study Nutritional support doubled to Rs 1000/month, special supplements for underweight TB patients Indian scientists devise way to bypass blood brain barrier to deliver TB drugs to the brain VIP treatment for VIP constituency; WB launches health programme for Diamond Harbour The 2024 Nobel Prize for Physiology goes to the scientists who discovered microRNA India’s whole of government approach key to achieving universal health coverage: Nadda 97% reduction in malaria puts India out of WHO group of high burden countries Higher incidence of heart disease, stroke in cancer survivor older adults, study finds Government health spend up from 1.13% to 1.84%, from Rs. 1,108 per capita to Rs. 3,169 Artificial Intelligence can be trained to determine location, size of tumours