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Can a simple voice note help detect depression before symptoms worsen?

Researchers at Aiims and global scientists are studying how changes in tone, pitch and speech patterns may help AI flag early signs of depression from short voice recordings

'Fancy toy for billionaires': Aiims doctor on Zomato CEO's 'Temple' device

After Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal showcased a mysterious brain-sensing wearable, an Aiims Delhi doctor has publicly dismissed it as having "zero scientific standing"

Underweight, obese people experience body image concerns: Aiims study

A study found that nearly half of the underweight and obese individuals among the 1,000 young adults surveyed for body weight issues experienced moderate to severe concerns, including feeling self-consciousness and lacking confidence. Over a third of the participants (37.5 per cent) felt judged by others, while around a fourth (24.5 per cent) often experienced anxiety related to their weight, researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, said. The findings published in the Journal of Education and Health Promotion also indicated that feeling self-conscious was significantly associated with obesity, while lack of confidence was most severe among the underweight participants. "Nearly half of the underweight (47.1 per cent) and obese (49.6 per cent) young adults experienced moderate to severe body image concerns, compared to their normal weight (35.8 per cent) and overweight (35.5 per cent) counterparts, who predominantly reported mild levels of ...

Why doctors say prophylaxis should be standard care in haemophilia

From delayed diagnosis to new treatment options, experts outline why preventive treatment is replacing on-demand care and how early prophylaxis protects joints

We can't keep the boy like this: SC to speak to parents on euthanasia plea

The report was sought in connection with the father's plea seeking permission for passive euthanasia through the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment

Aiims study finds heart disease top cause of sudden deaths under 45

The study underscores the need for early cardiac screening, showing heart disease behind most sudden deaths under 45 and no association with Covid-19 vaccination

Delhi air pollution toll: Over 200,000 emergency visits in past 3 years

Parliament data and an ICMR multi-city study show pollution spikes tracking a surge in Delhi breathing emergencies, with over 200,000 ER visits since 2022 and admissions rising

Few Indian doctors trained in brain death certification, Aiims study finds

According to the findings, 37.3% of respondents said there was no fixed curriculum for resident training in BDC, and only 10% reported regularly training their residents

Slouch-sit-scroll: Aiims study says high gadget use reshaping teen bodies

From neck pain to flat feet, Aiims researchers reveal how gadget-glued teens are already showing signs of musculoskeletal strain linked to prolonged screen use

Aiims doctor suggests you avoid these 3 dangerous common household items

While they may seem harmless, some everyday products can expose you to toxins and microplastics. An Aiims expert explains what to replace for a healthier life.

Health Minister JP Nadda launches mobile app for indoor navigation at AIIMS

Union health minister J P Nadda on Saturday launched a mobile app, AIIMS Disha, to help patients, visitors and internal staff find their way more easily within the hospital. Based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons and AI routing algorithms, these interactive digital maps allow uninhibited real-time turn-by-turn navigation, AIIMS authorities said. Whether it is visiting the OPD room, the diagnostic centre, the pharmacy or the billing counter, this navigation system would ensure that patients and visitors reach their destinations without confusion, stress, or delay, they added. "The concept of AIIMS Disha stands to represent our vision of leveraging next-generation AI and IoT technologies for patient-centric services. Thus positioning AIIMS not only as a healthcare institution but also as a pioneer for digital infrastructural purchases for hospital navigation," said Dr M Srinivas, director, AIIMS Delhi. The technology used is the BLE Beacon Network, as part of which beacons ...

IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 2025, seventh consecutive year

IIT Madras topped the NIRF 2025 rankings for the seventh year in a row, followed by IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay. A new category on sustainable development goals was introduced this year

Aiims study finds catheter infections in hospital widespread across India

Bloodstream infections acquired during a hospital stay due to the use of a catheter are prevalent across ICUs in India and are often caused by microbes having a high level of antibiotic resistance, according to a study led by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Antibiotic resistance -- in which antibiotic drugs are rendered ineffective because disease-causing microbes have become immune to them -- can extend one's hospital stay and treatment costs, adding stress to a public healthcare system. Estimates published in The Lancet Global Health journal show that on average, around nine bloodstream infection events occur every 1,000 days that a central line -- a catheter inserted in a patient's large vein instead of an intravenous line -- was in place in the intensive care units (ICUs) of Indian hospitals. 'Central line-associated bloodstream infections', or CLABSI, are preventable infections -- often acquired from a hospital environment -- and significantly contribute

Resident doctors at AIIMS-Patna call off strike over MLA 'misbehaviour'

Resident doctors of AIIMS-Patna, who are on indefinite strike in protest against alleged misbehaviour of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand, on Tuesday called off their cease work "for 10 days". In a statement issued late in the evening, the Resident Doctors Association (RDA) said, "The abeyance of our strike shall be with immediate effect from today in view of the larger public interest and our moral responsibility towards patient care." The RDA also said that it was "satisfied that an FIR has been filed promptly" against Chetan Anand and his security guard, who allegedly roughed up resident doctors last week. "This abeyance is not a withdrawal of our stance but a responsible step taken in good faith and in the larger public interest. We remain vigilant and united, and we trust the administration will uphold its assurances in both letter and spirit", said the statement, adding that "We will review the situation after ten days and take further decisions accordingly." The RDA said most of its

Aiims-Patna services hit as doctors strike over MLA's conduct enters day 3

Healthcare services at AIIMS-Patna remained affected for the third consecutive day on Sunday as resident doctors continued their strike against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. Representatives of the Resident Doctors Association (RDA) have called a general body meeting on Sunday to discuss their future course of action. A delegation of the RDA members met with senior officials of the hospital on Saturday as efforts are being made to break the logjam. "During the meeting, we were given assurances. We demand full transparency and accountability through the immediate public release of the CCTV footage related to the incident. This is essential to ensure truth prevails and justice is served," the RDA said in a statement on Saturday. "The administration assured us of full institutional legal assistance for resident doctors and security staff who have been falsely implicated. The administration also assured us that the process to install CCTV cameras in high-risk

AIIMS Bhubaneswar nursing officer held for sexual harassment of attendant

A nursing officer at AIIMS Bhubaneswar was arrested for "sexually harassing" a woman attendant at the medical facility, police said on Tuesday. Accused nursing officer Nanu Ram Choudhury was booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, after a complaint was lodged against him at the Khandagiri Police Station in the city, a senior officer said. On Monday, the woman attendant at AIIMS Bhubaneswar had alleged that she was sexually harassed and attempts were made to outrage her modesty by the male nursing officer. Immediately after the registration of the FIR, all the employees, including the woman attendant, of various outsourcing agencies engaged in AIIMS Bhubaneswar, started a demonstration outside the main gate of the hospital, seeking action against the accused. They suspended the protest after the accused was arrested, the officer said. The woman, in her complaint, claimed that the nursing officer called her to a doctor's chamber around 1 am on Sunday and abused

Good oral hygiene may lower cancer risk, suggests AIIMS-led research

New research from AIIMS Delhi highlights the strong link between oral health and reduced cancer risk, calling for better dental hygiene awareness across India

'The Indira Gandhi of AIIMS': Sneh Bhargava's memoir is a compelling read

From hospital politics and clashing egos to difficult politicians and controversial appointments - Sneh Bhargava's memoir lays bare the inner workings of Aiims

AIIMS Paramedical admit card 2025 to be out today at aiimsexams.ac.in

AIIMS Delhi is expected to release the Paramedical Admit Card 2025 today, July 7. Candidates can download it from the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in, using their login credentials

'Our vaccines are safe': Covishield makers support ICMR-Aiims findings

ICMR-Aiims studies found no link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in adults; heart issues, genetics, and lifestyle factors were identified as primary causes, not vaccination