High tech healthcare for all
Latest breakthrough in mobile technologies, devices, dashboards, genomic data and other emerging applications in telemedicine is fast piling up on […]
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The Banyan Continues to Grow
I wish to create an environment where doctors, researchers and interns feel like a family and they get every opportunity to […]
Mental Issues are Treatable
Do not hesitate in consulting a psychiatrist and once diagnosed ensure regular and proper treatment inclusive of medications and psychotherapy, […]
Outstanding research on women and child health by KLES Medical College
Doctors’ team at KLES Medical College comprising Dr BS Kodkany, Dr Shivprasad Goudar and Dr Niranjana Mahantshetti conducted community based […]
Still no treatment for 2.6 lakh HIV infected patients
Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) is still inadequate in reaching people in India suffering from HIV-AIDS. Research says that 2.6 lakh people are still in dire need of ART in the country. According to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest report, ‘Towards Universal Access,’ which tracks progress in achieving the 2010 target for HIV prevention, treatment and care, around 5.8 lakh HIV patients required ART in end-2009.
WHO initiative to involve pharmacists in combating TB
In a major initiative to combat TB epidemic, the World Health Organisation and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) signed a joint statement here on Sunday seeking to involve pharmacists in tuberculosis care and control.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Signs Expand Access to Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate) in sub-Saharan Africa and India
Bristol Myers Squibb Company today announced a new agreement to expand access to Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate).
“there is no fertile ground for students excelling in research” : Dr Shakti Gupta, Medical Superintendent & HOD-Administration, AIIMS, India
Medical Superintendent & HOD, Hospital Administration, AIIMS, Dr Shakti Gupta’s vision is to establish a full-fledged Centre for Excellence in Hospital Administration at AIIMS
St. Jude Medical Announces Launch New Heart Failure Monitors in India
New products help ensure effective therapy delivery even for patients with high defibrillation thresholds, provide additional disease management monitors for heart failure patients or patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest and can be implanted through a smaller incision due to reduced size.
WHO highlights health impact of climate change in Copenhagen conference
In a recent conference held in Copenhagen, World Health Organisation (WHO) discussed various adverse effects of global climate change affecting human health.
Healthcare – India’s cure pill for global economic crisis
The healthcare sector will be India’s “cure pill” for the ailing global economy, says the chairperson of the healthcare major Apollo hospitals.
Indian Vaccine for meningitis
Indian made vaccine for meningitis has saved 250 million lives in Africa by the efforts of World Health Organization (WHO) and PATH, an NGO.
