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H1N1 influenza cases are rising among children in Bengaluru and across Delhi, with doctors urging precautions. In Bengaluru, paediatricians report influenza A as the predominant infection, with some children developing pneumonia, respiratory…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was directly responsible for an estimated 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019 and linked to nearly 5 million deaths. Global leaders aim to reduce deaths associated with bacterial AMR…
High humidity and moist soil during the monsoon season promote rapid growth of germs, bacteria, and fungi, making certain vegetables risky to consume. Chaulai (amaranth or rajgira) should be avoided because insect…
The National Dope Testing Laboratory received approval from the World Anti-Doping Agency on December 6, 2024 to manage the Athlete Biological Passport, an advanced tool that monitors biological markers over time to…
A new study published in the European Journal of Ophthalmology has found that a smartphone-based AI system demonstrated high accuracy in detecting major eye diseases including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and…
A 28-year-old woman living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) since age 13 has shared her relapse story, detailing the challenges of weight gain and severe fatigue. She said the condition makes losing…
Neurosurgeons Dr. Sri Krishna Chaitanya Kondety and Dr. Savitr Sastri BV from KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad held a session on July 29 to highlight the importance of early detection for brain and…
Dr Prathap C. Reddy, founder and chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group, said South Asians face a higher genetic risk of heart attacks at a younger age due to a famine three centuries…
Hyderabad has become home to India's first institution dedicated entirely to saving limbs from amputation. Located in Moosarambagh, the centre was inaugurated by former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya at Advanced Wound Healing Clinics…
Hyderabad is experiencing a seasonal surge in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses due to persistent wet weather and high humidity. Outpatient departments at state-run hospitals, including Fever Hospital and Gandhi Hospital, along…
