Health

IPFT develops new “Disinfectant Sprays” to prevent microbial infections and to decontaminate vegetables and...

Health ppb - September 12, 2020

At a time when COVID pandemic has created havoc globally, Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology- IPFT an autonomous Institution under the Department of Chemicals...

JNCASR researchers develop diagnostic therapyfor Lung Cancer

Health ppb - September 6, 2020

Lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide, is tough to detect at early stages, making it difficult to treat. Scientists may...

India’s Case Fatality Rate (CFR) lowest since 1st April at 2.23%

Health ppb - July 29, 2020

Coordinated implementation of “Test Track Treat” strategy by the Union and State/UT governments has effectively ensured that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is maintained...

SNBNCBS develops a “No-touch” & “Painless” device for non-invasive screening of bilirubin level in...

Health ppb - July 29, 2020

Careful screening of bilirubin level in new-borns is mandatory as per American Academy of Paediatrics (2004), to reduce incidents of a type of brain damage...

India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population as against global figure of 4.1:...

Health ppb - May 19, 2020

During last 24 hours, a total of 2,350 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 39,174 patients have been cured...

Indian researchers start working on novel coronavirus genome sequencing

Health pratisrutimedia - April 8, 2020

Novel coronavirus is a new virus and researchers are trying to figure out all the different aspects of it. Two institutes of Centre for...

Cabinet approves Promulgation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance

Health pratisrutimedia - September 19, 2019

In a major health and wellness initiative for the country, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the...

Generic Medicines Stores

Health ppb - July 24, 2019

Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a total of 5440 dedicated retail outlets selling affordable generic medicines are functional in the country as...

ESIC to Allow Non – IPs to Avail Medical Services from its Underutilized Hospitals

Health pratisrutimedia - December 6, 2018

The ESI Corporation during its 176th meeting held on 05.12.18 under the Chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Labour & Employment...

Your smart phone is killing your ability to focus at work – Even if...

Health Dr. Chitta Ranjan Mishra - August 29, 2018

The researchers cite a 2014 study, published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior that found people became increasingly anxious when they were unexpectedly separated...