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People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

The reclassification could change Alzheimer's research, diagnosis and approaches to treatment, according to the researchers.
06 May 2024, 16:54 IST
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

06 May 2024, 16:54 IST

Healthtech innovations enabling citizen role key for being pandemic-ready: Panel

Expert stakeholders can use this large dataset to draw patterns to predict health outbreaks and devise better mitigation strategies, noted panellists at the Bengaluru Tech Summit.
15 hours ago
Healthtech innovations enabling citizen role key for being pandemic-ready: Panel
Healthtech innovations enabling citizen role key for being pandemic-ready: Panel

Healthtech innovations enabling citizen role key for being pandemic-ready: Panel

15 hours ago

WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on Nov 22

In August, the disease which continues to spread in Africa was classified by the UN health body as a public health emergency of international concern, which represents the highest form of alert.
11 November 2024, 09:29 IST
WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on Nov 22
WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on Nov 22

WHO to convene emergency meeting on mpox on Nov 22

11 November 2024, 09:29 IST

‘Bike ambulances’ launched in Tamil Nadu to bridge last-mile healthcare gaps

The decision to launch ‘bike ambulances’ comes after several incidents of death among people living in remote and hilly areas being reported due to poor healthcare access in such areas.
07 November 2024, 14:59 IST
‘Bike ambulances’ launched in Tamil Nadu to bridge last-mile healthcare gaps
‘Bike ambulances’ launched in Tamil Nadu to bridge last-mile healthcare gaps

‘Bike ambulances’ launched in Tamil Nadu to bridge last-mile healthcare gaps

07 November 2024, 14:59 IST

Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies

A study by Maulana Azad Medical College in New Delhi, conducted from May 2022 to March 2023 on 553 patients who had recovered from Covid, found that about 45 per cent had lingering symptoms, persistent fatigue and dry cough being the most common.
27 October 2024, 05:49 IST
Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies
Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies

Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies

27 October 2024, 05:49 IST

The contraceptive conundrum

Recent reports indicated that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) would ban the sale of over-the-counter contraceptive pills, including oral contraceptives and morning-after pills but the body subsequently refuted this.
27 October 2024, 02:50 IST
The contraceptive conundrum
The contraceptive conundrum

The contraceptive conundrum

27 October 2024, 02:50 IST

From AI beds to remote ICUs, startups are plugging India’s health gaps

Dozee is one of hundreds of health-tech firms looking to use AI and other cutting-edge technologies to fill chronic, structural gaps in health-care delivery in the world’s most populous nation.
22 October 2024, 03:31 IST
From AI beds to remote ICUs, startups are plugging India’s health gaps
From AI beds to remote ICUs, startups are plugging India’s health gaps

From AI beds to remote ICUs, startups are plugging India’s health gaps

22 October 2024, 03:31 IST

New Lancet report sets goal of cutting chances of early death globally in half

They explained that on average, a 2019-born person had a 31% chance of dying before turning 70 years of age. If the 50-by-50 goal was achieved globally, a 2050-born individual can expect to have only a 15% chance of dying before turning 70.
15 October 2024, 02:02 IST
New Lancet report sets goal of cutting chances of early death globally in half
New Lancet report sets goal of cutting chances of early death globally in half

New Lancet report sets goal of cutting chances of early death globally in half

15 October 2024, 02:02 IST

Bathinda-Bikaner ‘cancer’ train and role of pesticides in agriculture

Recent research found pesticide traces in the breastmilk of lactating mothers in Haryana, and 6.9% of cow's milk samples from Ludhiana had harmful pesticides way above acceptable limits.
12 October 2024, 06:23 IST
Bathinda-Bikaner ‘cancer’ train and role of pesticides in agriculture
Bathinda-Bikaner ‘cancer’ train and role of pesticides in agriculture

Bathinda-Bikaner ‘cancer’ train and role of pesticides in agriculture

12 October 2024, 06:23 IST

Health Rounds: Sleep shortage during pregnancy may hurt baby's brain

Short sleep duration during pregnancy has previously been linked with higher risks for impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and gestational diabetes, which on their own can impact babies’ neurodevelopment.
27 September 2024, 18:53 IST
Health Rounds: Sleep shortage during pregnancy may hurt baby's brain
Health Rounds: Sleep shortage during pregnancy may hurt baby's brain

Health Rounds: Sleep shortage during pregnancy may hurt baby's brain

27 September 2024, 18:53 IST