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Wockhardt announces success of antibiotic to treat drug-resistant infection

Doctors used Zidebactam/Cefepime to treat a highly drug-resistant skull bone infection and pneumonia in a renal transplant patient

Serum looks beyond Covid with new vaccines for malaria, dengue: CEO

Serum produces AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine under the brand name Covishield in India, and also makes Novavax's protein-based Covid shots

Over 10 mn 'Ayushman Bharat' cards issued in 6 days in Bihar: Dy CM

"Issuance of Ayushman Bharat cards to over 10 mn families in just six days (till 11 am of March 8) is a big achievement of our government in the state," the deputy chief minister said

18% of population requires assistive care solutions, says former DGHS

Dr R K Srivastava, former director general of health services at the Union Health Ministry, said 18% of India's population requires assistive care solutions such as spectacles, hearing aids, etc

On fitness track: More women prioritise physical health, shows data

Data from healthcare platforms reveals surge in cardiac consultations, preventive checkups

Apollo Hospitals introduces ZAP-X radiosurgery platform for brain tumors

Traditional brain surgeries last three to four hours, ZAP-X completes treatment within a single session lasting no more than 30 minutes, John R Adler, founder and CEO of Zap Surgical said

No Smoking Day 2024: Everything you need to know about harmful disease

National No Smoking Day is a yearly health awareness day in the UK, planning to inspire and support smokers to stop for good. This day presents the ideal chance to take that crucial step

First dengue bout can be as severe as secondary infection, finds study

Over the past two decades, dengue infections have greatly increased in India and the country has one of the largest number of cases globally

Hindustan Syringes launches Dispojekt to reduce needle stick injuries

Company aims to capture 60-70% of disposable syringes market in India

Health Ministry to consult with states on standardising healthcare costs

The SC criticised the central government for its failure to set range rates for private hospitals, leading to disparities in cost of treatment between government and private healthcare

Healthcare innovation to double at $60 bn opportunity by FY28 in India

Indian vaccines and biotech market, which was valued at $4 billion in FY23, accounting for 15 percent of the innovation market, has quickly grown from $1.2 billion in FY20

National Dentist's Day 2024: Date, History, Importance and How to Celebrate

National Dentist's Day is celebrated yearly on March 6. The day recognises the contributions of dental specialists and dental experts in promoting oral wellbeing and preventing oral diseases

Double-blind trial soon for Ayush drugs to treat anaemia in women

The ministry on Monday tied up with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct the study, which aims at backing up Ayush treatment with scientific and evidence-based research

Strides Pharma receives USFDA approval for neurology medication Gabapentin

Gabapentin is widely used in managing neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and central pain

Ayush hospitals to be spread after bed per population norm: Ministry

As a thumb rule, all beds available and functional for a patient for more than 24 hours have been calculated as in-patient hospital beds

Govt to study online gaming addiction to prevent impulsive behaviour

The study will provide guidance to consumers to ensure optimum use of technology and minimise risk both economical and physical

Despite mental health benefits, over 50% women quit exercising: Study

A global study conducted by ASICS found that while reported positive results from exercising, time pressures and social responsibilities led to more than half of them to quit this healthy practice

Biocon Biologics gets green light to launch Yesafili biosimilar in Canada

Under the agreement, Biocon Biologics will launch Yesafili no later than July 1, 2025. Health Canada had granted tentative approval for Yesafili in March 2023

Cadila Pharma launches quadrivalent influenza vaccine 'Cadiflu Tetra'

Cadiflu Tetra is developed employing Nano-sized particles, the Vaccine mimics the external structure of the virus without containing intact genetic material

Vitamin B12 supplements market steadily growing in India, shows data

The market for Vitamin B12 supplements is expanding, according to data from clinical research agency IQVIA.