KGMU panel to probe wrong medicine given by pharmacist

IANS | January 15, 2024 12:49 PM

Lucknow, Jan 15 (IANS) The King George's Medical University (KGMU) administration in Lucknow has set up a five-member committee to probe into a complaint filed by a KGMU staff regarding faulty medicine that was issued by a pharmacist at the drug distribution counter.

KGMU surgeons make surgery easier for burn patients

IANS | January 14, 2024 2:33 PM

Lucknow, Jan 14 (IANS) Doctors at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) have devised a method to make surgery easy for patients with severe burn injuries and suffering with post burn injury contracture (PBC) in the throat region, a condition where the chin comes close to the chest due to severe burns.

How poor oral health can worsen fatal lung disease

IANS | January 14, 2024 1:36 PM

Beijing, Jan 14 (IANS) Researchers have identified immune system cells that play a critical role in how periodontitis -- a severe gum disease worsens chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- a potentially fatal lung disease.

From touch-based viewing aid for the blind to smart home, cool healthtech gizmos

IANS | January 13, 2024 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) From a touch-based live viewing experience for blind to a smart home that monitors pollution, noise, and smoke and a digital thermometer that also serves as an electrocardiogram, oximeter, and stethoscope -- the CES 2024 was quite the event to witness some cool healthtech innovations.