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WHO gives nod to first-ever Malaria drug tailored for infants; major breakthrough achieved in child healthcare
WHO gives nod to first-ever Malaria drug tailored for infants; major breakthrough achieved in child healthcare

Malaria drug for infants: Global child health has received a shot in the arm, as the World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification approval to the first-ever Malaria treatment, specifically designed for infants and newborns.  The drug, named artemether-lumefantrine, is the first antimalarial formulation tailored exclusively for the youngest and most susceptible patients affected by the mosquito-borne disease. Till now, infants and babies were treated by means of…

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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh rings alarm bells in India as 98 children succumb in three weeks
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh rings alarm bells in India as 98 children succumb in three weeks

Bangladesh measles warning for India: Measles has registered a deadly resurgence in Bangladesh, claiming the lives of as many as 98 children in just three weeks. The crisis has sparked urgent concerns across neighbouring India, where similar vulnerabilities persist. Once considered largely under control, the ailment has returned with alarming speed, overwhelming hospitals and exposing lapses in public health systems. Hospitals cripple as patients flock them At the…

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Four in five risk-bound Indians missed by global health calculators, study finds
Four in five risk-bound Indians missed by global health calculators, study finds

Heart risk calculators news: A study carried out recently has raised alarm over the efficacy of widely used heart disease risk calculators, revealing that they may be failing to identify a significant number of risk-bound Indians. The research was led by experts from the Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, ESIC Medical College, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, which concluded that…

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Long COVID raises risk of heart ailments even in mild cases, finds Study
Long COVID raises risk of heart ailments even in mild cases, finds Study

Long COVID heart disease: A recently-conducted study has raised fresh concerns over the lingering health impact of long COVID, blowing the lid off a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, even among individuals who experienced only mild infections initially. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that people suffering from long COVID are more prone to contracting cardiac arrhythmias and coronary artery disease. The findings were published…

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Just 11 mins of extra night sleep can slash risk of heart attack, study finds
Just 11 mins of extra night sleep can slash risk of heart attack, study finds

Extra sleep cuts heart attack risk: A recently conducted study has revealed that sleeping just 11 minutes longer each night, coupled with minor improvements in daily habits, could significantly slash the risk of heart attacks among people. Researchers found that maintaining 8 to 9 hours of sleep alongside simple lifestyle measures, like moderate exercise and a balanced diet, can lower the risk of cardiovascular events by more than…

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In a first, AIIMS Delhi to examine link between air pollution and lung cancer
In a first, AIIMS Delhi to examine link between air pollution and lung cancer

Lung cancer India study: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has launched a first-of-its-kind study aimed at ascertaining the link between air pollution and lung cancer in India on Friday. The research, titled AIRCARE, will be led by Dr Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology. The study aims to explore how prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) influences the risk of developing…

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Madhya Pradesh
MP’s two hospitals suspended from Ayushman Bharat’s ‘Nirmayam’ scheme over irregularities and fraud
MP’s two hospitals suspended from Ayushman Bharat’s ‘Nirmayam’ scheme over irregularities and fraud

MP medical news: Two private hospitals in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur and Gwalior were suspended from the Ayushman Bharat’s Nirmayam scheme on Friday, after investigations revealed financial and procedural violations from there. The Madhya Pradesh state health agency carried out the action, on the basis of complaints and a probe report submitted by a third-party audit agency.  Officials aware of the development said that the agency regularly reviews claims…

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International
Study finds egg white protein could help remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from water
Study finds egg white protein could help remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from water

Latest research: A recently conducted scientific study has revealed that a protein found in egg whites may provide an eco-friendly and promising solution to purify contaminated water, by eliminating ‘forever chemicals.’ The researchers who carried out the study discovered that ovalbumin, the primary protein in egg whites, can bind to and can capture harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), helping remove them from water sources.  What are PFAS?…

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Inter state National
Rajasthan sees first AI-based Cochlear Implant surgery at govt hospital; procedure performed on 3-year-old girl
Rajasthan sees first AI-based Cochlear Implant surgery at govt hospital; procedure performed on 3-year-old girl

Health news: Rajasthan marked a significant milestone in terms of public healthcare on Sunday, as the doctors at the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) implanted the state’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered Cochlear Implant in a three-year-old girl. Notably, the procedure is the first of its kind in the state, where advanced hearing technology has been utilised at a government hospital.  Surgery lasted for 3 hours The surgery lasted…

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Gujarat govt adds 150 drugs to essential list, doubling free-of-cost medicines in state-run hospitals
Gujarat govt adds 150 drugs to essential list, doubling free-of-cost medicines in state-run hospitals

Gujarat updates: Gujarat’s public healthcare has received a shot in the arm, as the Bhupendra Patel-led government has added 150 new medicines to its Essential Drugs List (EDL), consequently doubling the number of drugs and surgical items available free of cost at state-run hospitals over the past two years. The total number of free medicines and surgical items available at the government healthcare facilities in the state has…

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