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Glenmark, Pfizer launch Abrocitinib in India for Atopic Dermatitis
The prevalence of atopic dermatitis in India has risen over the past three decades, with approximately 5.9 per cent of adults affected, of which 4.4 per cent suffer from a severe form of the disease
 "Glenmark, Pfizer launch Abrocitinib in India for Atopic Dermatitis")
MP Cabinet approves Rs 164 cr to build super speciality hospital in Rewa
The council of ministers also took an important decision about the startup policy in the state
 "MP Cabinet approves Rs 164 cr to build super speciality hospital in Rewa")
AI adoption in healthcare to create almost 3 mn jobs by 2028: Report
Demand will be for data scientists, developers and cybersecurity specialists, it says
 "AI adoption in healthcare to create almost 3 mn jobs by 2028: Report")
Musk announces successful brain implant procedure in 1st human recipient
Neuralink's brain implant aims to help people with traumatic injuries operate computers using only their thoughts
 "Musk announces successful brain implant procedure in 1st human recipient")
Breather for consumers as drug prices likely to remain same this year
In previous two years, hikes were in the range of 10-12%
 "Breather for consumers as drug prices likely to remain same this year")
Covid-19 JN.1 variant: India logs 182 new cases, 1 death reported in Kerala
The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but cases began to increase after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions
 "Covid-19 JN.1 variant: India logs 182 new cases, 1 death reported in Kerala")
187 fresh Covid-19 cases in India; 1 death reported in Maharashtra
The number of daily cases had dropped to double digits till December 5, but cases began to increase after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions
Health insurance that is 'Cashless Everywhere': Here's how it works
This initiative, spearheaded by the General Insurance Council, aims to simplify claims processing, mitigate fraud, and bolster overall industry trust
 "Health insurance that is 'Cashless Everywhere': Here's how it works")
7 ways to prevent common cold, flu and winter illness; check details
The winter season is always a concern and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the year poses an even greater danger. So, it's vital to keep in mind that the cold or flu season has also officially started
 "7 ways to prevent common cold, flu and winter illness; check details")
Half of health, pharma cos to integrate GenAI solutions under 1 yr: Report
The report said that 28 per cent of healthcare and pharma companies had already implemented their first GenAI solutions
 "Half of health, pharma cos to integrate GenAI solutions under 1 yr: Report")
Aiims Delhi smart card to cover all departments, no cash payment from April
The AIIMS Smart Card will be the only way to make payments for all investigations and procedures other than electronic payments via UPI, debit cards, credit cards, etc, the Aiims said
 "Aiims Delhi smart card to cover all departments, no cash payment from April")
Govt committed to transform healthcare landscape: Health minister Mandaviya
He was speaking after virtually inaugurating a Super Specialty Block at Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College in Kanpur
 "Govt committed to transform healthcare landscape: Health minister Mandaviya")
Non-Covid deaths high in people with diabetes, women affected more: Study
The global review of studies comparing pre-pandemic and during-pandemic data found that the complication of sight loss in people with diabetes also increased.
 "Non-Covid deaths high in people with diabetes, women affected more: Study")
Total JN.1 Covid sub-vairient caseload stands at 1,640, says Insacog
Data compiled by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) showed Maharashtra has recorded the highest number of JN.1 cases at 477 followed by Karnataka at 249
NMC asks States, UTs to do away with seat leaving bond in medical colleges
The concept of seat leaving bond, a common practice for medical students specially PG students, was started with an aim of securing commitment, discourage abrupt resignations
 "NMC asks States, UTs to do away with seat leaving bond in medical colleges")
Novel approach identifies people at risk of developing TB: Lancet study
TB is a bacterial disease that causes significant lung damage and can, without treatment, be fatal. It is spread in aerosol by inhaling droplets containing the bacteria
 "Novel approach identifies people at risk of developing TB: Lancet study")
Active Covid cases hit one-month low, shows health ministry data
On December 20, 2023, the country logged 2,311 cases
 "Active Covid cases hit one-month low, shows health ministry data")
Incisionless device could revolutionise treatment for metabolic diseases
The ForePass device could provide unmatched treatment for millions of people who reject invasive surgery or do not respond to drugs, the researchers said
 "Incisionless device could revolutionise treatment for metabolic diseases")
'Stress, pollution among reasons for rising cardiac arrests among youths'
In fact, heart diseases contribute significantly to global deaths and their prevalence has risen in India in the recent past
 "'Stress, pollution among reasons for rising cardiac arrests among youths'")
IIL launches first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine, 'Havisure'
Hepatitis A is a viral infection primarily spread through the fecal-oral route, meaning that it is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water
 "IIL launches first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine, 'Havisure'")