Gurugram, Feb 29 (IANS) In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors here on Thursday said they have successfully treated an extremely rare case of half uterus, known as adenomyosis in a non-communicating rudimentary horn -- the first-ever in India.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Scientists at the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore have successfully conducted the country's first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. He said this while addressing the "National Science Day 2024" programme at Vigyan Bhawan here.
Copenhagen, Feb 27 (IANS) Adding noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes -- responsible for 75 per cent of deaths worldwide -- to humanitarian emergency preparedness may help save more lives, according to a joint report by UN agencies.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) A flexitarian diet, also known as a semi-vegetarian diet, emphasises plant foods with limited or occasional meat consumption. As per a new study, a flexitarian diet was linked with lower cardiovascular risk than an omnivorous diet.
Pune, Feb 25 (IANS) Thousands of people and medicos in Bangladesh last week pledged to join a unique 12-year-old 'Save Girl Child' initiative by Pune's famed gynaecologist Dr. Ganesh Rakh.
Chandigarh, Feb 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening tertiary healthcare in Punjab’s Malwa region facing high health risks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will virtually dedicate to the nation All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bathinda.
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu public health department has issued an advisory to the Tamil Nadu forest department and local authorities in areas bordering Karnataka as the threat of Monkey Fever looms large over the border villages.
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) Calling on Alabama lawmakers to protect fertility treatment, former US President Donald Trump has said that he supports the availability of IVF treatment.
New Delhi, Feb 23(IANS) The latest amendment to the surrogacy law will uphold the right to parenthood for all individuals, said experts on Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The medical fraternity must uphold ethical standards in healthcare and education, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
