Covid-19 fears resurface in K'taka, health dept orders mock drills at hospitals

IANS | December 18, 2023 11:20 AM

Bengaluru, Dec 18 (IANS) As fears of the Covid-19 pandemic have resurfaced in Karnataka after several people in neighbouring Kerala have been infected by the new JN.1 variant, the state health department has ordered mock drills to be conducted at all government hospitals to ensure the preparedness of the medical infrastructure in case of an emergency.

LinkedIn use can trigger imposter syndrome: Study

IANS | December 17, 2023 6:29 PM

London, Dec 17 (IANS) The use of professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn, with more than 930 million users worldwide, can stir up feelings of self-doubt, suggests new research.

GenAI will help robotic surgery transform healthcare in India: Top tech evangelist

IANS | December 17, 2023 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies will help robotic surgery become a standard of care in healthcare facilities in dozens of Indian cities in the near future, offering relief to those in need of improved quality of life after successful procedures, Indian-origin technology visionary and business leader said on Sunday.

Study confirms common industrial chemical behind colon cancer

IANS | December 15, 2023 7:03 PM

New York, Dec 15 (IANS) Researchers have confirmed that a group of industrial chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals", contributes to colon cancer metastasis -- spread to other parts of the body.