New TB drug candidates developed from soil bacteria

Mar 03, 2017, at 09:37 pm

Washington, Mar 3 (IBNS): A new treatment for tuberculosis (TB) is set to be developed using compounds derived from bacteria that live in soil - according an international collaboration of researchers, including the University of Warwick.

New study reveals air pollution can alter effectiveness of antibiotics

Mar 03, 2017, at 08:33 pm

London, Mar 3 (IBNS): Researchers from the University of Leicester have for the first time discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air pollution - increasing the potential for infection and changing the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment.

Contaminated PHD potable water supply blamed for jaundice outbreak in Odisha's Cuttack

Mar 03, 2017, at 06:43 pm

Bhubaneswar, Mar 3 (IBNS): In Odisha, contaminated potable water supplied by the Public Health Department (PHD) has been allegedly the major cause of jaundice outbreak in Cuttack, according to media reports.

Kolkata: Apollo Gleneagles CEO Rupali Basu resigns

Mar 02, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Kolkata, Mar 2 (IBNS): President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-Eastern Region of Kolkata's Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Rupali Basu, resigned from her post on Thursday, amid prolonged controversy over the death of a patient, reports said.

Canada: Ontario to promote clinics for people living with rare diseases

Mar 01, 2017, at 03:34 am

Toronto, Feb 28 (IBNS): The announcement of the opening of a new Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) clinic and the expansion of inherited metabolic disorders and red blood cell disorders clinics was made jointly by Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services at Toronto General Hospital on Monday, a news release said.

More women reporting excessive weight gain during pregnancies; lifestyle factors to blame, say doctors at Columbia Asia Hospitals, Ahmedabad

Feb 27, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Ahmedabad, Feb 27 (IBNS): In a disturbing trend being witnessed in the city, an increasing number of women are reporting excessive weight gain during pregnancy, a problem that increases the rate of complications such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, premature birth as well as miscarriage.

Hospitals register 40% rise in Asthma attacks

Feb 27, 2017, at 09:11 pm

Gurgaon, Feb 27 (IBNS): With the seasonal change and excessive pollution levels, Gurgaon is seeing a rise in the number of asthma attacks. While annually, hospitals are seeing an increase of 10-15% in the cases of asthma attacks, this period of seasonal change affects a 30-40% increase in the number of patients who come to the hospital.

High levels of chemicals found in indoor cats, says study

Feb 27, 2017, at 09:01 pm

London, Feb 27 (IBNS): A study from Stockholm University has now established what was previously suspected, that the high levels of brominated flame retardants measured in cats are from the dust in our homes.

Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health, says study

Feb 27, 2017, at 08:58 pm

London, Feb 27 (IBNS): People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress, according to research by academics at the University of Exeter, the British Trust for Ornithology and the University of Queensland.

Child obesity ‘35-40%’ inherited from parents, study finds

Feb 27, 2017, at 02:48 am

London, Feb 26 (IBNS): Around 35-40 per cent of a child’s BMI – how fat or thin they are – is inherited from their parents, a new study has found.

Online media use shows strong genetic influence, says study

Feb 27, 2017, at 12:08 am

London, Feb 26 (IBNS) Online media use such as social networking and gaming could be strongly influenced by our genes, according to a new study by researchers from King’s College London.

Deprivation in early childhood can affect mental health in adulthood, says study

Feb 26, 2017, at 11:50 pm

London, Feb 26 (IBNS): Despite living in strong and supportive families for over 20 years, many children exposed to severe early deprivation in Romanian institutions aged 0-3 experience a range of mental health problems in early adulthood, according to new King’s College London research.

Canada, U.S. concern with reappearance of Mumps

Feb 25, 2017, at 03:17 am

Toronto, Feb. 24 (IBNS): The outbreak of mumps in young adults in several provinces in Canada had been a cause of great concern to the public health officials, media reports said.

Get OPD booking, other facilities at govt hospitals through web portal

Feb 24, 2017, at 07:19 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched an online portal where a host of facilities can be availed with regard to government hospitals.

Hospitals register 40% rise in Asthma attacks

Feb 13, 2017, at 09:42 pm

Patiala,Feb 13 (IBNS): With the seasonal change and excessive pollution levels, Patiala is seeing a rise in the number of asthma attacks. While annually, hospitals are seeing an increase of 10-15% in the cases of asthma attacks, this period of seasonal change effects a 30-40% increase in the number of patients who come to the hospital.

Pharma and Med Tech Zone to be set up soon at Bengaluru: Ananthkumar

Feb 11, 2017, at 09:45 pm

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs Ananthkumar inaugurated the 2nd edition of India Pharma & India Medical Device International Conference in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Canada: 1st medical 3D modelling for prosthetic limbs launched in Ottawa Hospital

Feb 07, 2017, at 02:31 am

Toronto, Feb 6 (IBNS): The Ottawa Hospital, Ontario had launched a new medical 3D printing program, which facilitated easier and less expensive manufacture of prosthetic limbs, media reports said.

Health Ministry launches single vaccine for dual protection against measles and rubella as part of Universal Immunization Programme

Feb 05, 2017, at 11:01 pm

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in the country at a function in Bengaluru, here on Sunday.

New type of T-cell identified as 'key player' in development of rheumatoid arthritis

Feb 04, 2017, at 12:27 am

London, Feb 3 (IBNS): A team of scientists from the UK and the US have identified a genetically-distinct subset of helper T-cell associated with tissues affected by rheumatoid arthritis.

Health ministry warns about spread of infection in hospitals through cellphones

Feb 03, 2017, at 09:11 pm

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Friday, has cautioned people about the spread of infection in hospitals from cell phones.

Deoghar in Jharkhand to get an AIIMS says Minister Kulaste

Feb 03, 2017, at 08:56 pm

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), Faggan Singh Kulaste, on Friday, replied to a series of queries on the health sector, in the Lok Sabha.

Heart failure survival rates show no improvement, says study

Jan 31, 2017, at 11:12 pm

London, Jan 31 (IBNS): Survival rates for people suffering from heart failure have not improved since 1998, according to a study led by University of Oxford researchers.

Bengal Chamber Initiates holds workshop on safe uses of pesticides

Jan 30, 2017, at 06:04 pm

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) in collaboration with Hindustan Insecticides Limited (HIL) and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) organised a workshop on safe uses of pesticides in Kolkata recently.

Anti Leprosy Day: JP Nadda urges people to raise awareness

Jan 30, 2017, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged citizens to spread awareness about leprosy on Anti Leprosy Day.

Modi calls for collective effort to completely eliminate ‘treatable disease’ of leprosy from India

Jan 30, 2017, at 01:17 am

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a collective effort to completely eliminate the ‘treatable disease’ of leprosy from India.

Norovirus confirmed in Toronto’s Humber College

Jan 25, 2017, at 06:09 pm

Toronto, Jan 25 (IBNS): Toronto Public Health (TPH) has confirmed the outbreak of Norovirus in Humber College, Toronto, that left nearly 215 students sick, media reports said.

Health Ministry to launch population based prevention, screening and control programme for five non-communicable diseases

Jan 22, 2017, at 03:47 am

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) which are Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) such as heart attacks and stroke, Diabetes, Chronic Respiratory Diseases (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and Asthma) and Cancer inter alia account for over 60% of all mortality in India. Of these, nearly 55% are premature mortality.

Tata Memorial Centre to host a three-day conference aimed to drive opinion and implementable action in providing universal healthcare in India

Jan 20, 2017, at 10:47 pm

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS): In honour of its platinum jubilee year (2016–2017), Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai, will host a first of its kind conference themed “Healthcare: A Commodity or Basic Human Need?” from Jan 27 to 29.

Microsoft supports Sankara Eye Hospital to launch Maitri

Jan 19, 2017, at 03:55 am

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (IBNS): Reiterating its commitment towards eyecare, Microsoft has collaborated with Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru to launch Maitri, a customized rehabilitation bus that visits remote villages in Karnataka to identify citizens suffering from vision problems and provide comprehensive rehabilitation services.

Cabinet approves India’s membership in the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), South Korea

Jan 18, 2017, at 10:59 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal for India’s taking full membership of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Governing Council.