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- Health
New AI method to pick up arthritis, lupus early in high-risk patients
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly aid in early detection of autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus especially in high-risk patients, leading to better outcomes, finds a study. In people…
- India
HMPV alert: Centre advises states to enhance surveillance for respiratory illnesses
New Delhi: The Centre has advised states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses including ILI and SARI, and spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after…
- Health
How routine immunisation can aid in early detection of autism?
New Delhi: Healthcare workers can enable early detection of autism by identifying red flags specific to autism during routine immunisation, said a paediatric neurologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences,…
- Health
Walking speed can predict metabolic health in obese people: Study
New Delhi: Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study. The study, published in the Scientific Reports journal, suggests…
- News
Kerala issues warning on infectious diseases due to rains
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Health Department on Thursday cautioned the public against various infectious diseases like colds, viral fevers, dengue, and H1N1 given continued rains in the state. Amid rising cases of epidemics,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad witnesses rise in waterborne diseases amid summer heat
Hyderabad: As the summer season sets in, hospitals and clinics across the Hyderabad city are witnessing a surge in cases of acute diarrhoeal disease (ADD), vomiting, and dehydration, primarily attributed to the…
- Technology
China pneumonia cases: Indian docs call for raising surveillance, hygiene measures
New Delhi: Amid a cluster of pneumonia cases in China, Indian doctors have called for increasing surveillance as well as hygiene measures, if such situation arises in the country. A recent post…
- India
Zoonotic diseases area of concern: Union health secretary
New Delhi: Zoonotic diseases are an area of concern, Union Health Secretary Sudhansh Pant said on Tuesday, stressing that 75 percent of the newly-emerging infectious diseases that have affected people over the…
- Health
Cancer cases, deaths to rise globally among under 50-s by 2030: Study
New Delhi: The world is likely to see a significant increase in the early onset of cancers and related deaths by 2030 among people below the age of 50, according to a…
- World
Indian-origin teen wins USD 250K US science prize
New York: An Indian-origin teen has won a prestigious high schoolers’ science prize of $250,000 for developing a computer model to predict the structure of RNA molecules that can aid in quickly…
- India
Surge in smartphone addiction and related diseases among Indians
Hyderabad: The use of smartphones and mobile apps in India is increasing rapidly and has reached a level of addiction. In 2022, the Indian population spent an average of five hours a…
- Hyderabad
British Deputy High Commissioner visits KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases
Hyderabad: British Deputy High Commissioner to India, Christina Scott on Friday visited KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases and was all praise for its director consultant surgeon Dr P. Raghuram. Accompanied by British…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Seasonal diseases grip twin cities as mercury dips
Hyderabad: With the increase in the cold wave in Hyderabad, the number of asthma patients besides cold, fever, flu and allergy has seen a sharp increase during the last two days and…
- Health
Researchers find causes of brain disorders in people with Huntington’s disease
Washington : Huntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. It is a neurological disease that has no cure and produces personality changes, dementia…
- Telangana
Telangana witnesses spike in seasonal diseases: Health expert
Hyderabad: Seasonal diseases have been increasing in Telangana for the past week, a health official said on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Dr K Shankar, superintendent of Government Fever Hospital said the endemic…
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