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Women can add unique perspective to mental health via care: President Murmu

In October 2022, the government launched Tele-MANAS, a platform spearheaded by NIMHANS and IIT Bengaluru as the nodal mentoring institutes

Is HMPV another Covid-19-like scare in China? What we know so far

China is witnessing a surge in respiratory illnesses, including HMPV, influenza, and Covid-19, predominantly affecting children and the elderly, as healthcare systems face mounting pressure

Govt bans popular animal painkiller after toxicity seen in vultures

In the study, two vultures were given Nimesulide, researchers observed that the treated birds showed elevated uric acid levels, a known marker of kidney failure, and both died within two days

Force Motors bags order for supply of 2,429 ambulances to UP Health Dept

In a regulatory filing, the company said the order is for supply of 2,429 units of BS-VI diesel ambulance to the department

ICMR proposes revised version of National Essential Diagnostics List

According to the revised draft, nine types of diagnostic tests, including those for diabetes, Malaria, TB, HIV and syphilis should be made available

CDSCO, WB drugs body seize spurious drugs worth Rs 6.6 Cr in Kolkata

Anti-cancer, anti-diabetic drugs, labelled as manufactured in various countries, among those recovered without any supporting documents

NPPA under fire for 50% rise in drug prices, panel demands explanation

Parliamentary panel slams drug pricing regulator for hike on 11 drugs used for treating conditions such as asthma, glaucoma, thalassemia, tuberculosis, and mental health disorders

Budget: Experts push for higher health, edu fund, duty cuts on cancer care

A key demand discussed in the meeting was the reduction of customs duty and other levies on the import of radiation machines used to treat cancer

Each cigarette smoked steals 20 mins of life expectancy: UCL study

Campaign launched by the UK government aims to encourage people to quit smoking as part of their New Year's resolutions

Indian pharma improves compliance with USFDA; fewer OAI cases in 2024

Recent USFDA data reveals a decline in the number of adverse classification outcomes of inspections

Ayushman Bharat extended to those above 70; here's list of key initiatives

The RG Kar rape-murder case of West Bengal prompted the health ministry to devote considerable attention towards addressing the gaps in medical infrastructure, improving working conditions

Mankind Pharma inks pact with Innovent for immunotherapy drug in India

Drug used to treat non-small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, endometrial cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma will be priced competitively

What is 'face age'? Can this novel AI-tool help fight diseases like cancer?

AI-powered 'face age' tests are helping doctors predict patient outcomes, even tailor cancer treatments and has the potential to revolutionise healthcare

Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US: CDC

Last week, the United States reported its first severe case of the virus, in a Louisiana resident above the age of 65, who was suffering from severe respiratory illness

Healthcare sector in India to reach $320 billion by 2028, says report

India's pharmaceutical sector is targeting $130 billion by 2030 and biotechnology is aiming for $300 billion by the same year: Great Place To Work report

Budget wishlist: Hospitals want rise in allocation, better PMJAY rates

According to the Nathealth-Healthcare Federation of India, the sector is pushing for an increase in healthcare spending to 2.5 per cent of the GDP

NATHEALTH asks govt to address gaps in healthcare in upcoming Budget

In its pre-Budget recommendations, NATHEALTH sought increasing budgetary allocations of the healthcare sector to over 2.5 per cent of GDP

Action likely against AbbVie executive who signed self-declaration

Pharma cos and docs say medical conferences have declined since March after UCPMP was notified

Pharma dept reprimands AbbVie Healthcare for unethical marketing practices

Company sponsored 'extravagant pleasure trips' abroad of 30 doctors, violating code on pharmaceutical marketing practices

Silver lining: How technology is changing the landscape of elder care

The concluding part of the silver economy series looks at innovative apps and wearables that are empowering seniors and their families