Friday, March 29, 2024

Health

Bird flu outbreak reported at Bulgarian farm

SOFIA: The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic bird flu at an industrial farm.

IIT Guwahati develops 3 ingenious therapies for knee meniscus tear

GUWAHATI: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Thursday announced the development of three ingenious treatment solutions for hard-to-treat knee meniscus tear -- an injury to tissue in one's knee joints.

New AI tool can predict fatal heart rhythm with 80 pc accuracy

LONDON: British researchers have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict a person's risk of a lethal heart rhythm with 80 per cent accuracy.

Even as mercury approaches 40 degrees Celsius mark, Ahmedabad records 173 swine flu cases

AHEMDABAD: Even as mercury has approached 40 degrees Celsius mark, Ahmedabad has witnessed a rise in swine flu, diarrhea, vomiting, and typhoid cases in March.

Why you should not ignore joint pain, stiffness in your body

NEW DELHI: Ignoring subtle aches, joint pain, stiffness, and swelling -- the common symptoms of osteoarthritis -- can significantly affect your mobility, said health experts on Wednesday.

Childbirths in South Korea hit another low in January: Report

SEOUL: The number of babies born in South Korea fell to a record low for any January this year, data showed on Wednesday, deepening woes about the country's demographic picture due to rapid ageing and ultra-low birth rate.

IIT Guwahati transfers key tech for 1st recombinant vax for swine fever virus

GUWAHATI: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Tuesday announced the transfer of key technology for the commercial rollout of India's first recombinant vaccine for swine fever virus in pigs and wild boars.

Vietnam sees one avian flu death, warns risk of bird flu spreading to humans

NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old student in Vietnam has become the first person to die of avian flu in the country, according to media reports on Tuesday.

'Help TB patients and avail IT rebate in UP'

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Health and Family Welfare Department has collaborated with the non-profit organisation Red Cross for TB patients.

Many cases of TB can appear without symptoms like cough: Experts

NEW DELHI: While coughing is a major symptom of tuberculosis (TB), experts on Sunday said that it is important for people to recognise that many cases manifest without this symptom.

South Korea: Healthcare standoff to deepen as med professors prepare to submit resignations

SEOUL: The month-long confrontation between the South Korean government and doctors was feared to worsen further as medical school professors were to tender mass resignations and cut back on patient care starting March 25, while the government was to suspend the licenses of striking trainee doctors, officials said on Sunday.

In Memoriam: India marks 4th anniversary of first Covid-19 lockdown

MUMBAI: It was on a warm March evening four years ago when India experienced an unprecedented, total and long-drawn, nationwide health-related restriction on public movements, called 'lockdown', to combat the early fears of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Princess of Wales receiving chemotherapy treatment for cancer

LONDON: The Princess of Wales has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving chemotherapy treatment.

3 pregnant employees accuse Samsung of workplace accidents in S.Korea, seek compensation

SEOUL: A government-affiliated agency in South Korea recognised on Friday the risks of unsafe work environment on a foetus after three employees who worked at Samsung Electronics Co. during their pregnancy claimed their children's congenital diseases should be covered by workplace accident compensation.

11 TB vaccines in late-stage development, may soon help curb disease: Report

NEW DELHI: Eleven vaccines against Tuberculosis (TB) are currently in phase II and III stages of development, which may be key to curbing the rising disease burden globally, said a report on Friday, ahead of World TB Day on March 24.

Cambodia reports 2 more cases of mpox

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has recorded two more cases of mpox, also known as monkeypox, raising the total number of infections in the country to 14 so far, said the Ministry of Health in a statement.

Down Syndrome: Why prenatal screening should be universal, not age-limited

KOCHI: Screening all pregnancies, irrespective of age, may help in early identification of Down syndrome cases, said doctors on World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday.

Struggling to reduce the 'hidden' belly fat? Quit smoking, says study

NEW DELHI: Quit smoking if you are looking to reduce the ‘hidden’ abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, suggests a study.

How neurodevelopmental treatment is helping kids with Down syndrome

NEW DELHI: Neurodevelopmental treatment is a holistic approach to helping children suffering from Down syndrome, said an expert on World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday.

New advanced treatments offer hope for multiple myeloma patients

NEW DELHI: Once known to be a dreaded disease with a short lifespan, patients with multiple myeloma now have better treatment outcomes with medical advancements like bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy and CAR T-cell therapy, said health experts on Wednesday.

Quit smoking and alcohol to prevent vision loss, say doctors

NEW DELHI: If you are a chain smoker and love to binge on alcohol, you may be at significant risk of vision loss, said doctors on Wednesday.

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.

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