Tag: disease
Pharma Pricing Regulator Cuts Stent Prices By Up To 85%
In a major measure of relief to cardiac patients in India, the government on Tuesday fixed the ceiling price of coronary stents which are used to open up blocked arteries. ....
Malaria Vaccine Found Effective In Early Human Trial
When administered together with antimalarial medication, an experimental malaria vaccine has been found to protect people in early clinical trial. ....
Stem Cells From Fat Show Promise For Anti-ageing Treatment
Adult stem cells collected directly from human fat are more stable than other cells -- such as fibroblasts from the skin -- and have the potential for use in anti-ageing treatment, says a study.....
Pan-India Diabetic Policy Imperative: Experts
An effective pan-India diabetic policy is imperative to address the growing burden of diabetes in the country, experts at the 7th World Congress of Diabetes said here on Friday.....
Why A Sitting Job Is Bad For Your Heart And Waist
Do you have a desk-bound job? Beware, you may be at a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular diseases by 0.2 per cent and an increase in waist circumference by two cm, for every additional hour of sitting on top of five hours, researchers warned.....
Pollution Kills 1.7 Mn Children Each Year: WHO
Each year, environmental pollutants lead to the death of an estimated 1.7 million children under five, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report on Monday. ....
154 Toxic Tanneries To Be Closed In Dhaka
A Bangladesh High Court on Monday ordered 154 toxic tanneries to shut down. ....
Most Chronic Kidney Disease Patients In India Are Obese
More than 50 per cent of chronic kidney disease patients in India are obese, show preliminary results of a large pan-India study. ....
MRI Scans May Help Spot HIV In The Brain
Despite effective drug treatment, HIV may still persist in the brain and lead to cognitive problems. But, tracking the changes to the brain's white matter using MRI scans can help spot the deadly virus, say researchers including one of Indian-origin. ....
New Policy To Prioritise Health Investments, Says Nadda
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the new Health Policy 2017 prioritises investments and financing of health services. ....
