Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Health

Covid JN.1 variant escaped new vaccine boosters: Study

NEW DELHI: The latest set of Covid-19 vaccines offered no increased protection against the JN.1 variant, which continues to circulate, according to a study.

Medical licences must not be used as a tool against people: S. Korea Prez

SEOUL: Lamenting the ongoing walkout by junior doctors in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday asked them not to use their medical licences as a tool against the people.

COPD, asthma to drive India’s critical care ventilator market: Report

NEW DELHI: Increasing cases of chronic respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma in India are expected to push the growth of critical care ventilator services market in the country at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 per cent by 2033, according to a report on Monday.

Medical professors blackmail people with mass resignations: S. Korea

SEOUL: Medical professors are blackmailing people with mass resignations, said South Korea’s Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo on Sunday.

Why popping vitamin pills without doctor's prescription may harm you

NEW DELHI: While it may seem fancy to take vitamin supplements daily, regular consumption without consulting a doctor may be detrimental to your health, warned health experts on Sunday.

Pan masala can cause larger kidney stones: Experts

LUCKNOW:Experts at a urology conference at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) have said that consumption of polluted ground water and pan masala may cause large kidney stones (over 2 cm).

ICMR survey to assess cancer service availability in UP

LUCKNOW: The National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has initiated a survey of the availability of cancer services in Uttar Pradesh.

Early detection of endometriosis key for treatment, say experts

NEW DELHI: Early detection is crucial for boosting treatment for endometriosis, often dismissed as painful periods, according to experts on Sunday.

Hormonal birth control raises depression, suicide risk: Musk on women's health

NEW DELHI: Using hormonal birth control may raise the risk of depression and suicide, said billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday, calling out on the need to understand women's health.

Glaucoma cases rising in India, more common among young: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Glaucoma, the third most common cause of blindness in India is rising significantly, especially among young adults, said doctors here on Saturday.

Mice study unravels new insights to boost treatment of liver fibrosis

LONDON: A study on genes of two different mouse models with liver disease has helped a team of Austrian researchers to better understand liver scarring and to develop more effective treatments for the disease.

TB survivors appeal to PM Modi to fast-track efforts to curb the disease

NEW DELHI: Survivors Against TB (SATB) -- a community-based collective led by tuberculosis (TB) survivors, experts, and advocates -- on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appealing to him to fast-track efforts to end the disease in India, ahead of World TB day on March 24.

World Sleep Day: India is facing a sleep health crisis, say experts

NEW DELHI: India is facing a sleep health crisis, that is further soaring diseases affecting the heart and brain, said health experts here on World Sleep Day on Friday.

Senior officials from the National Health Authority visited various hospitals in Mohali.

MOHALI: Senior officials from the National Health Authority recently undertook a comprehensive visit to various hospitals across Mohali district, empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana. Spearheaded by esteemed IAS Officer Dr. Basant Garg ACEO, NHA, this delegation included key figures such as Ms Babita, Chief Executive Officer from the State Health Agency Punjab, alongside other notable health department officials.

Unhealthy diet rich in salt, sugar driving kidney diseases among kids: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Childhood kidney disease is increasing due to unhealthy lifestyle, with a diet rich in salt and sugar, said doctors on World Kidney Day on Thursday.

Having difficulty with your dental braces? Now AI to come to your rescue

NEW DELHI: Are you running to an orthodontist regularly to adjust or retighten your dental braces? A team of researchers has developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help you find the right fit to help straighten your teeth.

Uncontrolled hypertension silently damaging kidney health in India: Experts

NEW DELHI: Rising levels of hypertension or high blood pressure in the country are alarmingly threatening kidney health, according to health experts on Wednesday, ahead of World Kidney Day.

KGMU survey finds large-scale violation of COTPA in UP restaurants

LUCKNOW: A joint survey conducted by King George’s Medical University (KGMU) and the Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) has found that several hotels and restaurants in the state were violating the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), which prohibits smoking in certain public spaces.

IIT Kanpur study finds how cholesterol-lowering drug Niacin works

KANPUR: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in a new study detailed how cholesterol-lowering drugs like Niacin work at a molecular level.

TB diagnosis must go beyond persistent cough: Lancet study

LONDON: While persistent cough has been a hallmark symptom of tuberculosis, there should be new ways identified to diagnose the world's most deadly infection as a new study on Wednesday showed a majority of the patients do not have the common symptom.

Why women should prioritise regular thyroid checkups

NEW DELHI: Thyroid disorders are highly prevalent among women, and can affect them from puberty to pregnancy to menopause, said doctors on Tuesday emphasising the importance of regular checkups.

Diabetes a leading cause of blindness in working-age Indians: Experts

NEW DELHI: Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the working age group, said health experts on World Glaucoma Day on Tuesday.

4th Covid anniversary: Global experts urge US, EU to end patent hypocrisy

NEW DELHI: Global health experts from a group of 58 charities, NGOs on Monday, the fourth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, urged the US and European Union to end “patent hypocrisy” to help the world to effectively prepare for the next pandemic.

Polyglot's brain works differently with native language: MIT study

NEW YORK: The brains of polyglots -- people who speak five or more languages -- work differently when it comes to their native language, said researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Monday.

Cancer screenings at all health centres in UP soon

LUCKNOW: Cancer screening will now be available at all health and wellness centres across Uttar Pradesh.

KGMU conducts revision knee surgery on two elderly patients

LUCKNOW: The doctors of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) here have successfully conducted revision knee replacement surgeries on two elderly women whose initial replacements had failed.

Pact to monitor zoonotic diseases globally

NAIROBI: More than half a billion people are estimated to have been infected during the Covid-19 pandemic, which also claimed millions of lives and significantly affecting the global economy.

US records over 100 pediatric deaths from flu this season

LOS ANGELES: More than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in the US so far this season, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Measles cases triggers alert in Australia

SYDNEY: The health authority in the Australian state of Victoria issued a public warning on Friday after five cases of measles were identified in the state capital Melbourne.

Indian researchers & doctors driving global healthcare studies: Experts

NEW DELHI: India is leading in healthcare studies, with most content coming from the country's researchers and doctors, according to experts.

CDRI in Lucknow develops oral pill to cure fractures

LUCKNOW: The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow has developed an oral pill that will help in healing fracture in lesser time.

HMD indigenously develops safety needle syringes, to produce 200 mn a year

NEW DELHI: Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD) on Thursday announced the launch of first-of-its kind Dispojekt single use syringes that comes with a safety needle.

Made in China e-cigarettes seized: Mothers Against Vaping commends govt's efforts, highlights threat of new-age gateway devices

NEW DELHI: Mothers Against Vaping, a united front of proactive and concerned mothers, has lauded the government’s efforts to restrict the spread of new-age gateway devices like e-cigarettes and vapes.

Study finds clue to why men had worse outcomes during Covid pandemic

LONDON: Men with Covid-19 infection are more likely to experience an increase in heart rate and breathing rate, as well as a high skin temperature, than women, according to a study that used data from wearable devices.

Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital launches Gujarat's largest skin bank

AHMEDABAD: The Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad on Wednesday launched Gujarat's largest government skin bank, besides other advanced medical facilities.

How Cyberknife surgery is revolutionising tumour treatment in India

NEW DELHI: Cyberknife radiosurgery is a non-invasive, pain-free procedure that eliminates the risks associated with conventional surgery and has transformed radiation treatment in oncology, said doctors here on Wednesday.

Study reports spike in Covid-19 cases with dry, red, itchy eyes

NEW DELHI: A team of Indian-origin researchers has found an increasing link between Covid infection and people presenting eye problems like dryness, redness and itchy eyes.

How this hidden belly fat can affect your health

NEW DELHI: Visceral fat, which accumulates around the organs in the abdominal cavity, can increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and some types of cancer, according to health experts on Wednesday.

Dry ice, liquid nitrogen unfit for consumption: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Doctors on Tuesday said that the consumption of dry ice and liquid nitrogen is not safe for consumption after a scary incident was reported from Gurugram in which five diners were admitted to the hospital.

Yemeni boy is 2nd youngest in India to undergo thyroid cancer surgery

MUMBAI: An 8-year-old boy from Yemen has become the second youngest child in India to successfully undergo surgery for a rare papillary thyroid cancer, said Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre on Tuesday.

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