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Treatment for people suffering from Covid vaccine-related blood clots found

Scientists in Canada have found a new lifesaving treatment for people suffering from rare blood clots associated with COVID-19 vaccination.

Prime Minister Modi to address doctors on National Doctors' Day on July 1

Like every year, the country will be celebrating National Doctors' Day on July 1 to honour the contributions of the doctors.

AstraZeneca partners with Docon to digitise 1,000 clinics across India

Under the partnership, Docon will equip the identified clinics with customised Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems enabling clinicians to access complete patient history

Investment low in pvt healthcare, stimulus may be game-changer: V K Paul

Investment in the expansion of the health sector in private domain has been relatively low: V K Paul

Pfizer, Moderna Covid shots delay response in blood cancer patients

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that almost 16 per cent of patients with multiple myeloma developed no detectable antibodies after both vaccine doses.

NITI Aayog releases report on 'not-for-profit' hospital model in India

The study provides insights into the operation model of not-for-profit hospitals

Rs 50,000-cr loan guarantee for health not enough in non-metros: Industry

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithar­aman said the government would provide 75 per cent coverage for new projects and 50 per cent for those in expansion mode in the non-metros

AstraZeneca vaccine immune response higher with longer gap, third dose

Leaving a gap of as long as 10 months between the first and second doses increased level of protective antibodies, says Oxford University research.

Odisha achieved 90% reduction in Malaria cases in 3 years: State Govt

In a piece of good news, Odisha has achieved 90 per cent reduction of Malaria positive cases in the last three years, according to an official release by the state government on Friday

Covid-19 vaccine can be given to pregnant women, says health ministry

ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said vaccines are very useful for pregnant women

Over 230 Black Fungus deaths in Andhra Pradesh: Health dept data

In all, 3,148 mucormycosis cases were reported in the state

Rajasthan becomes 1st state to develop facility for Genome Sequencing

The facility for genome Sequencing has been started in the SMS Medical College

Odisha govt to launch Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine on June 30

The Odisha Government on Thursday said that it will launch Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) under the universal immunisation programme on June 30.

Apollo's digital platform move may fuel consolidation, benefit consumers

Apollo will merge its online and offline pharmacy businesses (excluding hospital pharmacies) and telemedicine verticals into a single entity called Apollo HealthCo

61,000 more vials of Amphotericin B allocated to states/UTs: Centre

The drug is used to treat black fungus

Additional 5,240 vials of Amphotericin B allocated to Karnataka

Amphotericin B is used in the treatment of black fungus

Pvt hospitals to log 15-17% revenue growth in fiscal 2022: Crisil

Recovery in revenue and margins will nevertheless spur hospitals to resurrect capex, which had almost halved year-on-year last fiscal.

UK scientists warn of 'miserable winter' due to new respiratory viruses

British scientists on Sunday warned of "pretty miserable winter" ahead for the country due to likely emergence of new respiratory viruses, with further lockdowns a possibility

India spent Rs 2,386 cr in 2020 on oral cancer treatment: Study

India spent approximately Rs 2,386 crore in 2020 on oral cancer treatment, paid for by insurance schemes, government and private sector, spending out of pocket, donations or combination of both.

20% rise in intake of anti-depressants among people since Covid outbreak

Low levels of serotonin in the brain is likely to cause depression whereas high levels of serotonin in the brain are linked with elevated mood