Invasive procedure a breath of fresh air for asthma patients
COIMBATORE: Ramakrishnan, a senior citizen from Pappampati Pirivu and an asthmatic, was afraid to ride bicycles or even step out before 8.30am during the winter. Fearing an asthma attack, he…
An insurance company shares a frightening data on increase in breast cancer
New Delhi: It is really an intimidating figure of breast cancer for Indian women. Religare Health Insurance has claimed breast cancer has jumped from 23% in 2014 to 38% in…
‘Run for Ayurveda’ in JLN Stadium Delhi
New Delhi: It is first of its kind event for the popularity of Ayurveda. Over 3000 people including many dignitaries would be part of this mega event. All India Institute…
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic skin inflammation oil
New Delhi: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Friday said its US arm has received final nod from the US health regulator for generic Fluocinolone Acetonide Topical oil used for treatment of inflammation of…
GMERS issues job letters for only 25% vacancies
Seven long months after interviews for recruitment of doctors were carried by Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS) in February, officials issued appointment letters only in the second week…
‘Lack of adequate infrastructure is a hindrance in providing quality medical services’
Agra: Patients seeking medical care at SN Medical College are being exposed to ‘dirty air’ as medical waste materials are overflowing from bins and garbage is strewn all around. The…
Niger launches mass polio vaccination drive
Niamey: Niger has launched a mass polio vaccination campaign targeting more than three million children under five after new cases were detected, an official said Friday. The programme kicked off…
Millions with high blood sugar face TB risk
The Hague: Millions of people with high blood sugar may be at greater risk of tuberculosis than previously thought, scientists said Friday, warning that diabetes and TB could combine to…
6 feet tall? You could be at a 13 per cent higher risk of cancer
LONDON: Taller people could be more at risk of developing cancer, claimed a new study that examined over a million people. The report, published by the Royal Society, showed that…
Gilead hepatitis C drug sales fall, but profit beats estimates
By Deena Beasley Second quarter sales of Gilead Sciences Inc’s flagship hepatitis C drugs fell by more than half as competition increased, sending net profit down 22 percent from a…
