Need to create a robust pipeline for career progression for doctors : Nishi Saini
By Nishi Saini What makes a good doctor? How might he or she be assessed? Could it be the level of confidence inspired in a patient? Perhaps, it is the…
Private Bus staff involved in Drug Smuggling
Srinagar Police recently busted a drug racket that made use of private bus staff members to transfer drugs from Jaipur to Srinagar. Police seized highly addictive narcotic pills that were…
Paralysis fear in zika ground zero
AHMEDABAD: Researchers analysing patients suffering from Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) in South India recently found antibodies that combat zika virus (ZikV) in their blood samples. This has already put Gujarat health…
Health department intensifies campaign to control maternal deaths in dist
TRICHY: With as many as 47 maternal deaths reported in Trichy district since last April 2017, the health department has intensified efforts to screen and treat pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) among…
Brand new health centre ill-equipped, short-staffed
Coimbatore: When an additional primary health centre was inaugurated at Anaikatti – a small village nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats and Kerala – on Friday, residents of…
State government seeks report on action taken against quacks in city
Agra: Taking cognizance of complaints regarding illegal hospitals and clinics operating in different districts, the state government has sought a detailed report from the health department for the action taken…
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…

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