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ICMR distances itself from safety study on Covaxin
ICMR distances itself from BHU study on Covaxin safety, threatens legal action against authors for unauthorized acknowledgment.
Updated on May 21, 2024 12:19 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Diabetes and Ayurveda: Must have ingredients to control your sugar levels
Diabetes and Ayurveda: Ayurvedic expert reveals a list of ingredients to add to your diet to keep your sugar levels in control and how to consume these herbs
Published on Mar 24, 2024 11:15 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Ludhiana: 11Punjab districts identified for adult BCG vaccination programme
These Punjab districts include Amritsar, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Patiala, and Rupnagar. They were selected on the basis of number TB patients in each district
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Dinkle Popli, Ludhiana
ICMR director general exhorts PGIMER staff to strive for global leadership in health research
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director general Dr Rajiv Bahl exhorted the staff at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) to strive for global leadership in health research at the institution’s 10th annual research day
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 08:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Learning from Covid-19 vaccination experience
The Covid-19 vaccination experience has opened a plethora of possibilities for adult vaccination
Published on Dec 02, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Covid vaccine not responsible for sudden deaths among young Indians: Study
The study referred to certain reasons that might be the reason behind sudden deaths among young adults.
Published on Nov 21, 2023 10:46 AM IST
ICMR’s male contraceptive 99% effective: Report
The study found that RISUG had a lower failure rate than male condoms and showed no serious adverse effects.
Updated on Nov 06, 2023 01:58 AM IST
A Silent Crisis: Rise in stress among students prompts need for immediate action
According to the Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, anxiety, social withdrawal, and dysphoria collectively affect a staggering 51% of school-aged children and adolescents.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 09:20 AM IST
Prateek Shukla
A Silent Crisis: Immediate, decisive action needed to nip rise in cases, say experts
According to experts, while psychiatric conditions can affect anyone, students stand out as one of the most vulnerable groups.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 06:42 AM IST
Prateek Shukla
Student stress a silent crisis: Immediate, decisive action needed to nip rise in cases, say experts
In a week, at least four adolescents (boys or girls) reach medical experts in the city with depression or self-harming tendency due to relationship issues alone.
Updated on Oct 10, 2023 05:24 AM IST
Prateek Shukla, Lucknow
Director Vivek Agnihotri launches his latest book in Lucknow
Tucked away in the Hazratganj bookstore, around 40 of Agnihotri’s fans sat down to discuss his latest book, “The Book of Life: My dance with Buddha for Success.”
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 06:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
ICMR Patna gets nod for kala-azar drug trial
LXE408 is a tablet, believed to have better patient compliance due to a shorter regimen than the only available oral drug, Miltefosine, which is currently not being recommended as monotherapy
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 08:01 AM IST
Ruchir Kumar, Patna
ICMR eyes research on resistance to antibiotics
Data of close to 200 patients will be analysed during the course of the study.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Trial on new Kala Azar drug to begin at ICMR’s Patna research centre
Bihar’s Muzaffarpur and Patna are the two locations in India the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), a Geneva-based organisation, has chosen to conduct the phase II trial of the drug
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 05:21 PM IST
New research centre in Andhra Pradesh to treat kidney diseases
On July 3, the state government issued an order sanctioning the appointment of 41 super-specialists, specialists and medical officers at the Palasa research centre-cum-hospital, on a regular basis
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:45 AM IST
Sixth NFHS to begin in June
India's National Family Health Survey (NFHS) will launch its sixth round of fieldwork in June, with the results expected next year. The survey will assess progress in areas including health, demography and gender equity. The basic design and questions will remain the same as in previous rounds, with a small change being made in how anaemia is determined. A dietary survey is also planned, and questions will be included on the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme. Previous rounds of the survey have influenced health policy in India.
Updated on May 07, 2023 12:22 AM IST
Sabah Virani
Delhi records over 430% rise in active Covid cases since March-end
Delhi Covid: The active case tally on Monday stood at 4,976, a jump of nearly 433 per cent since March 30 when the corresponding figure was 932, data showed.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 05:02 PM IST
PTI |
Studies show XBB.1.16 is not clinically more severe
According to government data, XBB.1.16 is driving the current Covid-19 surge across the country, with at least 50% of the genome sequenced samples testing positive for it.
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Court stays NMMC notice to institute, fires its health officer
Public health minister Tanaji Sawant not only issued a stay against the order but also came down heavily on Dr Pramod Patil cancelling his deputation to NMMC as its medical officer of health (MOH). Additionally, the institute has sought to file an FIR against Dr Patil.
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 01:17 AM IST
Sameera Kapoor Munshi
XBB 1.16 mild in nature, Pune experts call for elderly to take booster dose
Experts in Pune, India have warned that the new Covid variant XBB 1.16 is one to watch, as it is mild but highly infectious and can evade natural and vaccine-induced immunity. Elderly and those with co-morbidities have been advised to take the booster dose. XBB 1.16 is a recombinant sub-variant of Omicron and is one of more than 600 Omicron sub-variants. Pune district reported 90 fresh Covid cases, with 730 active cases, while Maharashtra reported one death and 542 new cases, taking the active cases in the state to 4,360.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 10:47 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
ICMR's study to assess link of heart attack deaths, Covid underway: Mandaviya
He acknowledged the rise in the number of deaths due to heart attacks after COVID-19 and said this was discussed and the Indian Council of Medical Research is conducting the study.
Published on Mar 29, 2023 10:48 PM IST
PTI |
A desolation Called Peace: Finality of Bhopal gas leak case is another tragedy
The curative hearings were an opportunity for the victims of the tragedy to have their day in court. It was incumbent upon the SC to parse their claims with care and rigour. Instead, however, the SC did the opposite.
Updated on Mar 24, 2023 09:36 PM IST
Covid-19 testing options enhanced in India: ICMR
India has tested about 700 million samples to detect Covid-19 in the past two years, across 3,128 laboratories.
Updated on Jan 13, 2022 12:19 AM IST
As Omicron spreads across India, govt lists steps to keep yourself safe
Omicron alert: The health ministry has also emphasised the continued usage of face masks, following social distancing and hand hygiene.
Published on Dec 18, 2021 08:34 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19: ICMR chief says primary schools should reopen first
Dr Balram Bhargava, DG, ICMR, said that this is because children can handle viral infections 'much better than adults.'
Published on Jul 20, 2021 07:05 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral, New Delhi
Covaxin’s efficacy result will help in getting WHO’s approval, says expert
India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, Covaxin, has demonstrated an efficacy of 77.8% against symptomatic Covid-19 and 93.4% against severe disease
Published on Jul 03, 2021 07:10 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sero survey will help in building strategy on Covid vaccination: Experts
The Centre recently announced that it would commence a nationwide sero surveillance project and has asked states to participate for fact-based monitoring of the situation.
Updated on Jun 13, 2021 02:39 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
ICMR Covid-19 task force to meet on Friday for review of plasma therapy
This meeting comes against the backdrop of clinicians and scientists in the country writing to the government's principal scientific advisor K Vijay Raghavan urging caution against the "irrational and non-scientific use" of convalescent plasma in treating Covid-19 patients in India.
Updated on May 13, 2021 02:51 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
ICMR’s guidelines push antigen tests amid surge
So far, ICMR has approved 36 RAT kits. It has also advised setting up of dedicated 24x7 RAT booths at multiple locations in cities towns and villages.
Updated on May 05, 2021 01:02 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
ICMR says Covaxin effective in neutralising UK strain, double mutant variant
In its study the ICMR also pointed out that the vaccine made by the Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company is also effective against other variants like the Brazil variant as well the double mutant variant that has been detected in India.
Published on Apr 21, 2021 02:18 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi