Now health sub-centres to provide contraception facilities
The Centre now plans to provide intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) insertion services at the health sub-centres. The IUCD insertion facilities […]
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Heart Failure linked to Air Pollution
Short-term exposure to major air pollutants appears to increase heart failure risks, according to a data review from 12 countries […]
Updated Rheumatoid Arthritis Management Recommendations Issued By EULAR
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has released updated recommendations for the management of RA. According to this latest guidance, […]
Computer Model May Give Longer Life To Joint Replacements
A computer project just completed at Southampton University in the UK should lead to better performing, longer-lasting joint replacements. […]
New technology could lead to fewer road accidents
Latest advances in capturing data on brain activity and eye movement are being combined to open up a host of […]
Integrated Communications Can Empower Clinicians And Improve Patient Safety
The recording and communication of patient observations data is a high priority for all NHS hospitals. At a national level, […]
Health Ministry to allow hike in MBBS seats
The Health Ministry has proposed to increase MBBS seats in the country by allowing government and recognised private medical colleges […]
Govt to review suspension of three drugs
The Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), the governments top advisory body on medicines, is likely to meet on July 19 […]
Sanford-Burnham researchers develop novel nanoparticle to deliver powerful RNA interference drugs
Silencing genes that have malfunctioned is an important approach for treating diseases such as cancer and heart disease. One effective […]
Delhis Hindu Rao Hospital set to start admissions to MBBS
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation-owned Hindu Rao Hospital is all set to begin admissions to its MBBS programme once it […]
New opportunities to treat bowel cancer
Researchers have discovered the genetic processes that cause specific types of bowel cancer. Using this knowledge, they identified cancer drugs […]
NIT-T initiative to explore possibilities in telemedicine
A national conference by the National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi (NIT-T), plans to bring together doctors and engineers from across the […]
SC issues notice to States, Centre on condition of mental hospitals
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and all States, seeking their response for improving the condition of mental […]
