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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Centre to fix an asthma drug price: SC
In a major setback to pharmaceutical companies, the Supreme Court today held that asthma medicine Doxofylline is a bulk drug […]
IVF treatment could affect kids’ intellect
A new study has found that IVF treatments for the most severe forms of male infertility are associated with an […]
Diabetes Drug Ban to Help some Companies
In the wake of a government ban on top-selling diabetes drug, pioglitazone, the volumes are expected to shift to other […]
The Impact Of The iPad On The Daily Clinical Duties Of Radiology Residents
While the iPad is being used for intraoperative procedure guidance, percutaneous procedure planning, and mobile interpretation of some imaging examinations, […]
India bans testing of cosmetics on animals
India is the first country in South Asia to ban the testing of cosmetics and its ingredients on animals. Alokparna […]
Now multi-drug-resistant TB stock crisis looms
The uproar over the stock-out situation for anti-tuberculosis drugs has driven the government into action. It is learnt that following […]
Apollo Hospitals plans to set up 10 telemedicine clinics abroad
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of 3rd International Conference on Transforming Healthcare with Information Technology here on Friday, Apollo […]
Rotary International and Gates Foundation joins hand to Boost Polio Endgame Support with new funding commitment
Rotary International and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) joined hands to address the funding gap in the new […]
