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March 30, 2025 1:04 PM

Research examines better screening methods for statin use

A new study in the United States is exploring the most effective method to screen and assess patients at risk of developing coronary heart disease and to determine who would benefit from statin medication to lower cholesterol. Researchers at Intermo...

March 29, 2025 12:04 PM

Measles outbreak worsens as Texas, New Mexico cases rise 20% in 3 days

Texas and New Mexico health departments said on Friday that the number of measles cases in their states rose 20% since their last reports three days ago, as experts warn they expect the outbreak to further spread in coming weeks. Texas now has 400 c...

March 28, 2025 4:41 PM

Union Minister Manohar Lal chairs consultative committee meeting on Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on Thursday, focusing on the progress and future roadmap of the Swachh Bharat ...

March 28, 2025 1:03 PM

Indian pharma firms may gain market share due to higher US tariffs: report

Indian pharmaceutical companies may gain market share as a result of potential US tariffs, according to a JPMorgan report. JPMorgan said that Indian pharmaceutical firms could benefit at the expense of their global competitors due to their superior ...

March 28, 2025 12:28 PM

Study finds repetitive behaviors and special interests more indicative of autism than social deficits

Autism diagnosis is typically based on clinical observation and assessment, a process that can be complex and subjective. To refine this approach, researchers leveraged a large language model (LLM) to determine which behaviours and observations are m...

March 28, 2025 12:09 PM

CBI to submit RG Kar case diary in Calcutta HC today

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Friday, will submit the case diary in the RG Kar rape and murder case at the Calcutta High Court’s single-judge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh. The court is conducting a fresh hearing in the matter ...

March 27, 2025 4:31 PM

Centre releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday, released the National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management. According to the official statement from the ministry, the National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management aim to enhance medical ...

March 27, 2025 12:15 PM

Global HIV funding cuts could lead to over 10 million infections, 3 million deaths by 2030: Lancet

A sharp decline in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment could result in more than 10 million new infections and approximately 3 million deaths by 2030, according to a study published in The Lancet HIV journal on Thursday. Conducted...

March 26, 2025 6:31 PM

HPV infection linked to higher heart risk, study says

Human papillomavirus, along with causing several types of cancer, appears to significantly increase the risk of heart disease, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session in Chicago this week. Pooli...

March 26, 2025 12:24 PM

Over 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened nationwide under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has seen significant growth, with a total of 15,057 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) opened across the country as of February 28, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Chemicals and...

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