The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI) has appointed Dr. Sandip Shah, an eminent medical professional, as the Chairperson, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday. ...
Even as digital healthcare consultations are becoming more common, a study showed it may not be enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis. ...
Cooking garlic and onions in vegetable oil at high temperatures can generate trans-fatty acids (TFA) and can prove to be detri...
Influenza vaccine is effective for preventing severe influenza illness, including hospitalisation among children, according to a study. ...
In a bid to combat rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has launched the first of its kind globally “IMA AMR Smart Hospital” certification initiative that seeks to promote accountability and best practices in antimicrobial usage. ...
A presidential committee on ageing society and population on Friday said the government will come up with a demographic policy blueprint in the near future, as South Korea has formally become a "super-aged" society. ...
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has made significant scientific and research gains in 2024, especially for breast cancer, sickle cell anaemia, and Parkinson's disease in the year 2024, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday. ...
There is an urgent need for improved diagnostic tools and targeted therapies to address the gap in care for patients with severe asthma, specifically for those with T-helper cell type 2 (T2)-low asthma, a subtype lacking typical inflammatory biomarkers, according to a report on Friday. ...
A team of scientists has developed a new method of scanning lungs that is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time, enabling them to see the functioning of transplanted lungs. ...
South Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 24, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. ...
