UP: Amethi Medical College expansion to add 350 Beds by 2026
Amethi: A new 300-bed hospital and a 50-bed critical care block, being built by the Uttar Pradesh government in Tiloi tehsil of Amethi district at a cost of approximately Rs…
Natural protein drug may slow neuron death linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have discovered that while brain neuron changes, including cell loss, may begin in early life, a drug long-approved for other conditions might be…
Improving diagnosis of aortic stenosis with genetics and AI
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which connects the heart to the rest of the body. It affects millions of people and can be fatal if left…
The role of neuroinflammation in progressive multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder that prompts the body’s immune system to attack myelin, the protective sheath covering nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. This…
Rethinking recurrent brain activity: Core neurons provide an alternative explanation
Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports numerous advanced capabilities for centuries. The cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain, is now known to be…
How a gourmet’s palate becomes refined: Taste training mechanisms
Why are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered part of the answer by demonstrating that taste sensitivity can…
Use weight reducing drugs judiciously: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has said that weight reducing or anti-obesity drugs, currently available, ought to be used very…
Kashmir MBBS student goes missing in Russia
Kashmir: In a shocking incident, a medical student from India has been missing in Russia since December 10. Gaurav, a 21-year-old from Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, who was…
Consumer court slaps Rs 60k compensation on hospital for withholding discharge summary from COVID patient
Ahmedabad: A private hospital based in Ahmedabad has recently been directed to pay Rs 60,000 as compensation to a senior citizen for failing to provide him with a discharge summary…
CDSCO Alert: 64 Drug Batches Including Metformin, Paracetamol Declared Not of Standard Quality in November
New Delhi: In a strong reminder of persistent quality concerns in India’s pharmaceutical supply chain, 64 batches of drugs and medical products have been declared Not of Standard Quality (NSQ)…