Medicine
Some antivirals may be effective against Monkeypox virus: Lancet
A team of researchers have found that some antiviral medications might have the potential to shorten symptoms and reduce the amount of time a patient is contagious with Monkeypox virus.
 "Some antivirals may be effective against Monkeypox virus: Lancet")
Scientists move a step closer for cataract treatment with new drug
A team of international scientists has been carrying out advanced optical tests on an oxysterol compound that had been proposed as an anti-cataract drug
 "Scientists move a step closer for cataract treatment with new drug")
Australian scientists identify biomarkers that cause sudden infant death
SIDS is the unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant less than one year of age, during a period of sleep
 "Australian scientists identify biomarkers that cause sudden infant death")
Medical aspirants urge PM for postponing NEET PG 2022 examination
The development came even as a medical students' association moved the Supreme Court on Thursday for postponement of the examination citing its clash with the ongoing counselling for NEET PG 2021
 "Medical aspirants urge PM for postponing NEET PG 2022 examination")
Govt to launch AYUSH visa for traditional medical tourism, set up parks
To launch AYUSH mark for standardisation of products in traditional medicine
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Govt support, funds needed for innovation in traditional medicine: Tedros
WHO DG Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that long-term strategic investments along with government support are crucial for fostering innovation in the field of traditional medicine.
 "Govt support, funds needed for innovation in traditional medicine: Tedros")
PM to inaugurate WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine at Jamnagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Gujarat, will inaugurate the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine at Jamnagar on Tuesday.
 "PM to inaugurate WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine at Jamnagar")
PM hails initiative to set up WHO centre of traditional medicine in Gujarat
A day after the Government of India signed an agreement with World Health Organization for establishing the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, PM Modi hailed the move
 "PM hails initiative to set up WHO centre of traditional medicine in Gujarat")
Lower fees make Ukraine a hotspot for Indian medical students
As per available data, around 18,000 Indian students are stranded in Ukraine which has been attacked by Russia with full military might
 "Lower fees make Ukraine a hotspot for Indian medical students")
Low-cost blood thinning drug may potentially treat, prevent Covid-19: Study
A widely available and affordable blood thinning drug, heparin, limits lung damage when inhaled by COVID-19 patients, and may also prevent infection from the SARS-CoV-2 virus
 "Low-cost blood thinning drug may potentially treat, prevent Covid-19: Study")
AstraZeneca blocks Advent's $7.6-bn buyout of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
The UK drugmaker's opposition meant the offer fell short of the 90 per cent threshold needed for approval
 "AstraZeneca blocks Advent's $7.6-bn buyout of Swedish Orphan Biovitrum")
Naidu calls for mandatory rural service for doctors before first promotion
The Vice President stressed the need to increase the number of medical colleges while referring to the government's efforts to bridge the gap in doctor-patient ratio in the country.
 "Naidu calls for mandatory rural service for doctors before first promotion")
Dr P K Warrier, doyen of Ayurveda medicine, passes away at 100
In hislifetime spanning a century, he treated tens of thousands of patients from across the globe and his patients included former presidents and former prime ministers of India and abroad.
 "Dr P K Warrier, doyen of Ayurveda medicine, passes away at 100")
Patanjali says 'received' legal notice from IMA, will give 'befitting reply'
On Sunday, Ramdev was forced to withdraw a statement made in a viral video clip in which he is heard questioning some of the medicines being used to treat the coronavirus infection
 "Patanjali says 'received' legal notice from IMA, will give 'befitting reply'")
IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over allopathy remarks
The IMA had earlier written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that yoga guru Ramdev be booked immediately
 "IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over allopathy remarks")
IMA serves defamation notice to Ramdev for his remarks against allopathy
This is alleged disparaging remarks against modern medicine and doctors who practice it
Yoga guru Ramdev withdraws comments on allopathic medicine after furore
Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday withdrew his recent statements on allopathic medicine which had triggered strong protests from the medical fraternity
 "Yoga guru Ramdev withdraws comments on allopathic medicine after furore")
Drug for spinal muscular atrophy already exempt from import duty: FM
Finance Minister Sitharaman said imported life-saving drugs including those for spinal muscular atrophy disease for personal use are exempted from basic customs duty but they attract 5 per cent GST
People from PoJKL colleges no longer eligible to practice medicine in India
"Pakistan is in illegal and forcible occupation of a part of the territory," the notice said
Ahmedabad shuts all shops save milk, medicine till May 15 to contain Covid
Municipal circular warns of penalisation under Section 188 and Section 270 of IPC and Section 3 of Epidemic Act for those failing to comply
 "Ahmedabad shuts all shops save milk, medicine till May 15 to contain Covid")
