Doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) in Hyderabad have successfully removed a football-sized kidney tumour weighing 10 kg to save the life of a 53-year-old man.
Category: HEALTH
Covid-19: Omicron's XBB variant emerges as dominant in India, TN tops
The XBB subvariant of Covid-19's Omicron variant is fast emerging as the dominant in India, with nine states reporting cases of it and Tamil Nadu topping the number.
Samples sent for testing, further action after results: Health Ministry on WHO alert on India-made cough syrup
"It is a usual practice that the importing country tests these imported products on quality parameters, and satisfies itself as to the quality of the products before the importing country decides to release such products for usage in the country," the ministry said.
CDSCO launches probe after WHO issues alert on four Indian cough syrups
"The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited, in India. WHO is conducting further investigation with the company and regulatory authorities in India," WHO had added further.
WHO flags four India-made paediatric cough syrups in west Africa after 66 kids die
The World Health Organization on Wednesday issued an alert for four "contaminated" India-made medicines, chiefly for paediatric use, identified in the west African nation of The Gambia and found to contain chemicals that are toxic and potentially fatal after 66 child deaths.
IIT-Guwahati researchers develop new strategy for targeted chemotherapy
A team of researchers in IIT-Guwahati has developed a new strategy to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs directly to the infected cells of a cancer patient and thereby reducing side effects significantly, said the institute in a statement.
ICMR performs genome characterisation of monkeypox cases, identifies 3 sub-clusters among A.2 lineage in India
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has analysed the complete genome sequences of Monkeypox cases from Kerala and Delhi confirmed during July to August 2022.
Maha: FDA cancels Johnson & Johnson's licence to make baby powder
The FDA said that the licence was cancelled after samples of the fast-moving Johnson's Baby Powder collected from Nashik and Pune have failed quality checks, and has ordered the company to recall all its stocks from the markets.
282 under treatment for HINI influenza in TN: Health minister
There was no need for panic or fear as the number of H1N1 cases when compared to 2017 and 2018 was much lower and added that during the Covid-19 period the number of cases was less as people were wearing masks and social distancing was in place.
Doctors treat patients under mobile torch light in UP hospital
Doctors at the government hospital in Ballia treated patients under mobile torch lights after a prolonged power cut. Video clips showing a doctor examining a woman patient on a stretcher and other people crowding around, have gone viral on social media.
Canada confirms 1,321 monkeypox cases
The health agency said that of the confirmed cases, 631 cases are from Ontario, 505 from Quebec, 143 from British Columbia, 34 from Alberta, three from Saskatchewan, two from the Yukon and one each from Nova Scotia, Manitoba and New Brunswick, Xinhua news agency reported.
India's first intranasal vaccine for Covid gets DCGI approval
"India has harnessed its science, R&D, and human resources in the fight against COVID-19 under PM @NarendraModi Ji's leadership. With the science-driven approach & Sabka Prayas, we will defeat COVID-19", he said.
Heart inflammation risk after Covid booster rare in young men: Study
The risk of developing myocarditis among males ages 16 to 19 years are about one in 15,000 after the third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, however the cases are rare and mild, according to a new research conducted in Israel.
Mukhyamantri Sustha Sishu Sustha Kishore Abhiyan 3.0 launched at Agartala
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday launched 'Mukhya Mantri Shustha Shoishob, Shustha Kaishor Abhiyan 3.0' here at Agartala and said that the government and the health department are continuously working to deliver the benefits of health services to every citizen of the state.
Indian-American researchers develop durable coating that kills Covid virus
There may soon be a new weapon in the battle against Covid in the form of a durable coating, thanks to Indian-American researchers, that can quickly kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces, and keep killing them for six months or longer.
US researchers get $1.6 mn grant to confirm link between Covid & dementia
Parkinson's disease and related disorders often lead to dementia at the end, and "we hope to gain a better understanding of whether Covid-19 infection affects the process of neuro-cognitive decline in our research participants," Huang said in a statement.
Over 211 cr vax doses demonstrate collective will: Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed it as "Collective will of the country under the decisive and progressive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was demonstrated through Jan Bhagidari".
Bharat Biotech completes trials for intranasal Covid vax - BBV154
Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech on Monday said it has completed the clinical development for phase 3 trials and booster doses for India's first intranasal Covid vaccine -- BBV154.
Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid vaccine proven safe in clinical trials
Vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech announced on Monday that its intranasal vaccine for Covid-19 has been proven to be safe, well-tolerated, and immunogenic in subjects in controlled clinical trials.
Dehydration preventing hormone linked to worsening kidney disease: Study
A steroid hormone called aldosterone -- known to prevent dehydration by regulating salt and water in the body -- is linked to an increased risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study led by an Indian-American researcher.
This smart contact lenses can diagnose cancer from tears
The novel lens, developed by the team at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) in California, is able to capture and detect exosomes, the nanometer-sized vesicles found in bodily secretions that have the potential for being diagnostic cancer biomarkers.
8 firms express interest in developing monkeypox vax
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has received 31 bids from manufacturers showing interest in developing vaccine against the monkeypox virus after the medical body floated the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of vaccine and diagnostic kits, a source said on Saturday.
How rising global temperatures may affect children's fitness
Record levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising global temperatures, warns a new comprehensive review of studies.
Telangana baby with rare genetic disease administered Rs 16 crore drug
SMA Type 1 is a rare genetic disease that attacks the baby's nerves and muscles and makes it extremely difficult for the child to carry out basic activities like sitting up, lifting head, swallowing milk, and even breathing.
Skin-like computing chip analyses health data with brain-mimicking AI
Currently, getting an in-depth profile about your health requires a visit to a hospital or clinic. In the future, Wang said, people's health could be tracked continuously by wearable electronics that can detect diseases even before symptoms appear.