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India's cancer treatment infra in rapid expansion mode as cases soar

Capacity build-up via hub-and-spoke route; experts say country would need 10,000-15,000 more day-care beds and 25,000 surgical beds if all reported patients are to avail treatment

Lucknow logs 42 new dengue cases in 24 hrs, inspection of houses underway

The fresh cases were reported from Indira Nagar (4), Aishbagh (4), Chandarnagar (4), N K Road (5), Chinhat (4), Tudiyaganj (4) and Malihabad (3).

Seasonal flu mostly affects the urban and peri-urban areas, says NCDC

Although seasonal influenza is at its peak in January-March and August-October, the NCDC has asked people to be wary of getting the flu which can be life-threatening in certain circumstances

Red Cross warns of disastrous consequences of climate change ahead of COP27

"When climate shocks occur in countries with limited food, water and economic resources, people's lives, health, and livelihoods are threatened," the statement said.

Chhattisgarh govt's flagship scheme delivers hefty markdown on medicines

The state government has given priority to the health security of the people, the official said

Woman suffers beauty parlor stroke syndrome while getting her hair washed

Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist from Hyderabad took to twitter on October 30, to share his experience of treating a 50-year-old woman showing symptoms of 'Beauty Parlour Stroke Syndrome'

Max Health gross revenue at lifetime high in Q2FY23 on improved occupancy

International patient revenues up 16% during quarter, 110% of pre-Covid average; PAT grows 29% on like-to-like basis

Ultra-rich Indians seek residency in Portugal for better healthcare

Apart from investing in housing, Indians are also applying for 'jumbo life and term' insurance covers worth $20 million

"We are revolutionising healthcare sector by offering flexibility, technology, cost-effectivity, and scalability to the sector", says Co-Founder Jobizo, Avishek Agarwal

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Data story: India logs 1,574 new Covid cases; death toll at 529,008

India has added 9,914 cases in the past 7 days

Study shows how naturally occurring compound kills drug resistant bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and stop responding to drugs over time

Health ministers of G20 countries launch call to action on tuberculosis

Health Ministers of the G20 members launched a "Call to Action on Financing for Tuberculosis Response" to tackle the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases after Covid-19

Winter is coming: New Covid-19 variants prompt alert for illness season

Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya holds review meeting as experts call for continued vigil

Metaverse in India: The challenge of buying land and painting houses

VR headsets are gradually becoming somewhat accessible, with an Oculus Go priced at Rs 22,000. Several start-up founders say they are also developing software for laptops and mobile devices.

Jhunjhunwala's firm Rare in talks with Barclays to prepay Rs 500 crore loan

The loan was used to fund the acquisition of Zydus Cadila's animal healthcare business in 2021

Ajay Singh-owned SpiceHealth's auditor resigns, says busy with other work

On August 1 this year, Bubber Jindal and Company tendered its resignation as statutory auditor of SpiceHealth

Increasing private wards at AIIMS can help bolster revenue: Chintan Shivir

Converting a third of general wards at all AIIMS into special wards and increasing the number of private wards can improve the revenue generating potential of the premier institute, according to recommendations made at the AIIMS Chintan Shivir. Improving healthcare services at all AIIMS across the country and identifying an implementable model suitable for sustainable revenue generation to reduce dependency on government funds were also among issues deliberated at the Shivir held in August. One of the recommendations was for constitution of a committee for revising the charges of AIIMS for non-paying and paying patients. "One-third of the general beds can be converted into special general ward, another one-third can be paying beds for above poverty line patients," it was recommended. The general beds are free at the AIIMS, while those getting admitted in special wards will have to pay for the bed as well as for the medicines and tests, official sources explained. Another ...

How artificial intelligence is making diagnosis faster and more accurate

It addresses the shortage of radiologists and pathologists and frees up doctors to deal with complex cases

NHM rollout created 271,000 jobs in FY21, Centre spent Rs 28K cr on mission

Across-the-board improvement in mortality rates over the years, shows govt data

And now, a seaweed-based nutraceutical cure for fatty liver disease

Pre-clinical trials show no evidence of side effects in the product, which is the ninth such to be developed from marine organisms by Kochi-based CMFRI