Thalassemia: Experts calls for mandatory screening, prevention program on mission mode
Approximately 10,000 children are born with Thalassemia each year, a genetic disorder impairing the body’s ability to produce enough red blood cells. This adds to the existing burden of over 150,000 patients. In the...
Brain-dead donates liver to give new life to young man
A 76-year-old road accident victim who tragically passed away due to a brain haemorrhage has donated his liver to a 30-year-old man suffering from liver cirrhosis. The entire process of multi organ retrieval surgery took...
The Masala Mystery: AIIMS Professor explains ‘Ethylene Oxide Controversy’ in spices
In 2023, an unsettling revelation involving two renowned Indian spice brands, Everest and MDH, unfolded when traces of ethylene oxide were detected in their products. This discovery led to an immediate ban in Singapore and...
After vaccine-maker admits side effects in Covishield, doctors’ body asks centre to compensate all victims
After the Covishield vaccine maker AstraZeneca has accepted Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) as a side effect in UK Courts, the Doctors’ body has urged center to compensate all the victims of Covid...
CBI raid at RML Hospital, 2 cardiologists and others held in bribery racket
The central probe agency CBI on Wednesday unearthed a bribery racket at Delhi’s top centre-run hospital Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. CBI has arrested nine people, including two senior cardiologists, on charges of...
India Gate lit up in red on World Thalassemia Day
In an effort to raise awareness towards Thalassemia on the occasion of World Thalassemia Day, Sir Ganga Hospital illuminated the India Gate in red colour. Dr. DS Rana, Chairman, Sir Ganga Trust Society, said that it is...
World Asthma Day 2024: Rising trends of Asthma Post Covid era
World Asthma Day, observed on the first Tuesday of May each year, draws attention to the rising concerns around asthma—a chronic respiratory condition exacerbated significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data...
India spends 1% of GDP every year on tobacco: Study
A report by KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services report titled Human-Centric Approach to Tobacco Control has revealed that India loses precious 1 per cent of the GDP every year due to diseases...
FSSAI refutes claims of rising permissible pesticide levels in spices by 10 times
After some media report claimed that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has allowed 10 times more pesticide residue in herbs and spices, the FSSAI said such reports are false and malicious. “It is...
Hernia awareness camp held at Safdarjung Hospital
Prof Dr Vandana Talwar, Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital, said that it is very important to come to the hospital early for treatment of Hernia case as late presentation may cause dangerous complications....
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