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AstraZeneca vaccine: From its origin to side effects, all you need to know

Manufactured first in 2021, the AstraZeneca vaccine, known in India as Covishield, has been facing scrutiny over the years, with many countries banning it back in 2021 itself

Healthcare industry announces support for talks on standardising rates

Many industry bodies too had become party to the case, urging the apex court to listen to their grievances as well

AstraZeneca's Covishield causes rare blood clot disorder TTS: What is it?

Covishield, a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, can, in rare instances, lead to TTS

AstraZeneca admits its Covishield vaccine may lead to rare side effect

AstraZeneca has admitted for the first time in court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause rare side effects, marking an about-turn that may open the door for a multi-million pound legal payout

Manipal Hospitals to take 87% stake in Medica Synergie for Rs 1.4K crore

Deal will make it India's largest hospital chain with over 10,500 beds

Centre calls for broad consultations to standardise rates for hospitals

The Centre's affidavit also emphasised that fixation of rates may lead to serious issues like rendering healthcare setups financially unviable, and many other players may jack up the prices

Chromosome polymorphism a key factor in recurrent pregnancy loss: Study

The researchers caution that more studies are needed to solidify this link

Indegene sets IPO price band at Rs 430-452, aims to raise Rs 1,842 crore

In financial year 2023, Indegene reported Rs 2,306.13 crore in revenue from operations with a profit of Rs 266 crore

Health secy Chandra urges states, UTs to link ABHA IDs with health portals

As per the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) dashboard, total ABHA IDs created in the country as on April 3, 2024 is 5,894.60 lakhs, Health Secretary Apurva Chandra said

Traffic noise can increase risk of cardiovascular disease: Study

Having found evidence linking traffic noise and the risk of developing heart and related conditions, researchers are calling for this type of noise pollution to be recognised as a risk factor for card

Why Caesarean section deliveries are rising at an alarming rate in India

Pregnancy-related complications are one of many reasons why C-sections are burgeoning in India

World Malaria Day 2024: Theme, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention

The purpose of Malaria Day is to battle this disease, address those hindrances extensively and adapt our ways to deal with the developing scenario of this sickness

Polio vax supplies: Health secy visits OPV maker Bilthoven's Dutch plant

Bilthoven Biologicals is an arm of Serum Institute of India that makes oral polio vax

All health schemes gradually coming under Ayushman Bharat umbrella

Coverage under India's flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme may double to Rs 10 lakh; scheme may integrate various national and state health programmes

Irdai removes age limit of 65 yrs for buying health insurance policies

Insurers have been mandated to offer health policies to individuals with pre-existing medical conditions of any kind

HHCN engages with states to boost preventive care for treating Haemophilia

Prophylactic treatment can reduce number of bleeds per year, improve quality of life, say experts

World Liver Day 2024: History, importance and all that you need to know

World Liver Day gives an opportunity to teach people about the risk factors for liver infection, which incorporate liquor consumption, obesity, viral hepatitis, and certain drugs

NHA's digital OPD scheme records over 24 mn registrations since inception

UP tops in generating most tokens under digital OPD scheme, Tamil Nadu at bottom

Fix your gut health to prevent diabetes, hypertension, tells study

Findings based on research conducted by microbiome-based company Leucine Rich Bio using its flagship technology BugSpeaks

Max to invest Rs 2,500 cr in Lucknow, be UP's 'largest' pvt healthcare firm

Delhi-based group plans to double overall capacity by adding 4,200 beds in four to five years