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Table salt compound spotted on Jupiter's moon
Researchers have discovered that the visible yellow pattern on the surface of Jupiter's moon -- Europa -- is actually sodium chloride, an ingredient we use on a daily basis.Using a visible light spectral analysis, planetary scientists have discovered that the yellow colour visible on portions of the surface of Europa is table salt, which is also the principal component of sea salt.Flybys from the Voyager and Galileo spacecraft have led scientists to conclude that Europa is covered by a layer of salty liquid water encased by an icy shell, according to the study published in the Journal of Science Advances.Galileo carried an infrared spectrometer, instrument scientists use to examine the composition of the surface they are examining. Galileo's spectrometer found water ice and a substance that appeared to be magnesium sulfate salts like Epsom salts, which are used in soaking baths.Since the icy shell is geologically young and features abundant evidence of past geologic activity, it was ..
'Every 20 seconds, 1 Indian suffers a brain-stroke'
Every 20 seconds, one Indian suffers a brain stroke, or three every minute, and the numbers are increasing alarmingly due to changing lifestyles.
Mamata accuses 'some parties' of spreading disinformation
Amid partial disruption in health services in West Bengal due to continuing agitation by junior doctors protesting attacks on their colleagues and demanding adequate security, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused "some political parties" of spreading disinformation on social media.
Healthcare services paralysed for second day in Delhi
Healthcare services continued to remain paralysed for the second consecutive day in the national capital with the members of the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) launching its strike on Saturday.
'Virtual biopsy' device to help detect skin tumours
Researchers have developed a "virtual biopsy" device that can distinguish between healthy skin and different types of skin lesions and carcinomas.
WB doctors' strike: Union Health Minister urges CMs to ensure safety of doctors on duty
In view of the recent assault on doctors in West Bengal, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday wrote to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories (UTs), urging them to take strict action against any person who assaults medical practitioners.Expressing deep concern over the recent act of violence against doctors, the Union Health Minister stated that incidents of assaults on doctors are reported from different parts of the country, leading to a sudden strike by doctors, gravely affecting healthcare services."Resident doctors in many parts of the country are agitating and not providing healthcare services. Agitations by doctors in West Bengal seem to be getting aggravated and taking shape of a strike by both government and private sector doctors, all over the country," Dr Harsh Vardhan said in the letter.Stressing the need for avoiding such incidents in the future, Harsh Vardhan said that law enforcement should prevail so that doctors and clinical establishments .
JIPMER doctors to boycott work on June 17
Doctors in the centrally- sponsored JIPMER here will boycott work on Monday in solidarity with their striking counterparts in Kolkata. The stir is in response to the call given by Indian Medical Association for a nation-wide protest against the attack on two junior doctors by relatives of a patient in NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata recently. The management of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research announced that the doctors association in the institute had given notice announcing the strike on June 17. A release from the management said in view of the plan of doctors to resort to a strike all the services in the OPD and in thelaboratory and elective surgeries scheduled for Monday have been suspended. However, the hospital would render emergency services on Monday, the release said. The strike had been organised to show the solidarity of doctors in JIPMER with their counterparts across the country to condemn the attack on two ...
31 test positive for HIV in Pakistan's Sindh
Thirty-one of 2,500 persons were found to be HIV positive during a screening programme for the virus conducted in Pakistan's Sindh province, health officials said on Saturday.The new cases in Sindh's Shikarpur district come after over 500 cases of HIV were reported in Ratodero district of Larkana last month, Geo News reported.According to District Health Officer Shabbir Sheikh, 2,500 people were screened out of which 31 tested positive in Shikarpur.He added that those who have been tested positive were being provided treatment and other amenities according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) regulations.In May, an international team of experts from WHO arrived in Pakistan to probe the HIV outbreak in Larkana, Sindh at the request of the Health Ministry.Those affected have urged the Sindh government to make HIV medicine made readily available at private medical stores apart from government hospitals for easy access.Citizens have also asked the Sindh government to take adequate ...
Thane couple booked for quackery
A husband-wife duo have been booked in Bhiwandi in Thane district for allegedly treating patients without having requisite medical degrees, a police official said Saturday. A case has been registered against the couple, identified as Biju and Valsa Thopil, under the Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act, 1961 at Bhiwandi police station, he said. "The medical officer of Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation lodged a complaint against the Thopil couple. We then raided MM Clinic on Friday where the two were treating patients. They could not produce any medical degrees. We have not made any arrests in the case so far," he informed.
Ayush ministry identifying to deliver traditional medicinal services at grass-root level
The Ayush Ministry is in the process of identifying 12,500 health and wellness centres across the country to deliver traditional medicinal services at grass-root level with special focus on preventive health care keeping in view the rising instances of chronic lifestyle diseases, official sources have said. The Central government aims at strengthening its flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat by integrating traditional medicine therapy with allopathy at the primary health centres to check rising non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and obesity. It is stressing on seamless integration of two pillars of Ayushman Bharat -- Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) --- to achieve the "health for all" target. According to official sources, the need for appointing AYUSH doctors has been increasingly felt at the Primary Health Centres level, particularly following the success of a pilot project launched in 2016 in three districts - ...
Striking doctors reject Mamata's call for talks
Striking junior doctors in West Bengal on Saturday once again turned down Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's proposal for talks at the state secretariat - Nabanna, and stuck to their stand that she would have to come down to NRS Medical College and Hospital to listen to their grievances.
Biocon facilities receive European regulatory nod
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has certified the Biocon drug product and substance facilities in the city's southern suburb for good manufacturing practice.
'We feel highly insecure': Doctors turn down invite for closed-door meet with Mamata
Agitating doctors turned down the invite for a closed-door meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat on Saturday, raising apprehension about their security, and instead asked her to visit the NRS Medical College and Hospital for an open discussion to resolve the impasse. They said no representative of the agitating doctors would be attending the meeting called by Banerjee at the state secretariat on Saturday evening. "We feel highly insecure and apprehensive regarding our representatives' meeting with the chief minister behind closed doors. That is why we are not sending any representatives to the Chief Minister's Office to attend the meeting," said a spokesperson of the joint forum of junior doctors after holding a governing body meeting. Instead, they invited Banerjee for a meeting at the Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, where two doctors were allegedly assaulted by relatives of a patient who had died on Monday night. "We humbly request the ..
Online sleep solutions brand Durfi expands its product offering
Bengaluru based innovative online sleep solutions brand, Durfi, has announced the launch of its latest offering - Dual Comfort Dr Pillow. Designed to cater to a wider range of sleeping styles - side, back or stomach - the pillow allows consumers to choose a side as per their needs.Durfi Dual Comfort Dr Pillow comes with a soft side and a firm side, combining the benefits of comfort with its cloud comfort memory foam and support with its super support latex foam, in one innovative product.If one prefers a higher level of support for neck and head while sleeping, they can use the firm side of the pillow. If one would rather sink into a cloud-like pillow at the end of a long day, the soft side is perfect for them. For restless sleepers, they can switch the pillow around multiple times in the night.The Dual Comfort Dr Pillow is crafted with premium hypoallergenic, antibacterial, breathable materials with high-GSM anti-bacterial, skin-friendly fabric. Measuring 25 x 16 x 5 inches, it is a .
WBCPCR urges doctors to end strike, claims children dying due to lack of treatment
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) on Saturday urged the agitating doctors of the state to call off their strike because children are dying for lack of timely critical medical services."We strongly condemn the attack on you and all attacks on the medical fraternity that have happened in the past. We would like you to know that we are with you in your hour of agony. However, you are a crucial link in the lifeline of the people."In the last few days, we have seen hundreds and thousands of people suffering because of the cease-work. Amongst them are children who are dying or have died because critical medical services could not be made available to them on time, due to the cease work," the letter read.The organisation also stated in the letter that many of the patients do not possess enough money to take treatment in private nursing homes and hospitals."The people who are languishing in front of the hospital waiting for the cease-work to get over are not ..
Fourth class employee administers treatment in Jalandhar hospital
A shocking incident came to the fore in SBLS Civil Hospital here on Friday when a ward attendant administered treatment to a patient.In a complaint made by the patient to the on-duty officer, he alleged that a ward attendant stitched his wounds.Speaking to ANI, the fourth-class employee Raj Kamal denied the claim and said that he was directed by the doctor to perform the procedure.Doctor Harveen Kaur, who was on duty when the incident took place, said the person stitched the wounds without telling her."Late at night, I referred a trauma case to the minor Operation Theatre. Raj Kamal took the patient to the ward and stitched the wound without informing us."Kaur also alleged that the ward attendant had taken drugs that night."I have reported this to the medical superintendent, who will now take appropriate action," she added.Medical superintendent Jasmeet Kaur said that if anyone is found guilty, stringent action will be taken against them."A final report with a statement of the ...
Braces won't guarantee happiness, self-confidence
Braces can help you get straight teeth but it may not always bring happiness and self-confidence, a study suggests.
Bengal doctors' strike continue for 5th day
Health services in West Bengal's state-run hospitals remained partially disrupted on Saturday as the "cease work" by junior doctors, protesting against attacks on their colleagues and demanding adequate security measures, continued for the fifth day.
31 test positive for HIV in Pakistan
Thirty-one people were tested HIV positive during a screening programme conducted in Pakistan's Sindh province on Saturday, health authorities said amid a probe by international experts from the WHO to check the outbreak of the deadly virus. The new cases in Shikarpur district see a surge in cases of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in Sindh after 215 positive cases, including 181 children, were reported in Ratodero district of Larkana last month, Geo News reported. According to District Health Officer Shabbir Sheikh, 2,500 people were screened out of which 31 tested positive, the report said. Those that have tested positive were being provided treatment and other amenities according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) regulations. A delegation of the United Nations bodies, including the WHO, UNAIDS and UNICEF, are already in Karachi to help the Sindh health authorities to investigate the alarming outbreak of the HIV in the district. Main reason behind the spread of HIV virus was
Zydus' Nesher Pharmaceuticals receives USFDA final approval for Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules
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