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Rise in respiratory disease cases due to air pollution, say experts
The central-run hospital Ram Manohar Lohia has also started running special OPD services for Air Pollution patients
 "Rise in respiratory disease cases due to air pollution, say experts")
Sales across 14,000 Jan Aushadhi outlets touch Rs 1,000 cr mark in October
In the last 10 years, there has been a growth of more than 170 times in number of Jan Aushadhi outlets in the country
 "Sales across 14,000 Jan Aushadhi outlets touch Rs 1,000 cr mark in October")
Will not allow dilution in standards of teaching at AIIMS: J P Nadda
"It takes 10 to 20 years for any institution to grow and function in full swing. I will not allow the dilution of the standards of AIIMS and will protect its brand name," Nadda said
 "Will not allow dilution in standards of teaching at AIIMS: J P Nadda")
Over 50% of Indian healthcare workers feel their workplace unsafe: Study
The cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,566 healthcare workers from diverse medical institutions across India
 "Over 50% of Indian healthcare workers feel their workplace unsafe: Study")
Pakistan reports two new polio cases, total tally rises to 39 this year
These come after four cases were reported a day earlier, jolting the country's efforts to eradicate the poliovirus
 "Pakistan reports two new polio cases, total tally rises to 39 this year")
36% of Delhi-NCR families experiencing pollution-related ailments: Survey
The findings show that 36 per cent of families have one or more members experiencing sore throat, cough, and breathing difficulty due to pollution
 "36% of Delhi-NCR families experiencing pollution-related ailments: Survey")
Breast cancer cases surge seen among young Indian women over last 3 decades
The recent data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) showed that breast cancer accounted for 28.2 per cent of cancers in women
 "Breast cancer cases surge seen among young Indian women over last 3 decades")
Diarrheal diseases kill 1.2 million annually; 28% casualties are children
An Oxford-backed report says diarrheal diseases caused 1.2 million deaths in 2021, comparable to all violent deaths around the world. With 340,000 fatalities, it's also a leading cause of child deaths
 "Diarrheal diseases kill 1.2 million annually; 28% casualties are children")
High BP affects breathing capacity but physical activity can help: Study
While hypertension has been known to impair lung function, the mechanism involved was not clearly understood until now, Vieira said
 "High BP affects breathing capacity but physical activity can help: Study")
Study shows bacterial vaccine may serve as cancer immunotherapy treatment
The bacterial vaccine proved to be particularly more efficacious than peptide-based therapeutic cancer vaccines
 "Study shows bacterial vaccine may serve as cancer immunotherapy treatment")
India, Uzbekistan discuss ways to ensure quality, safety in pharma sector
Several important issues were discussed during the meeting, including the development of a pharmacovigilance system and reducing the adverse effects of pharmaceutical products
 "India, Uzbekistan discuss ways to ensure quality, safety in pharma sector")
Murine Typhus in Kerala: Everything about this rare bacterial disease
A Kerala man has been diagnosed with a rare bacterial disease Murine Typhus. According to a report, the man recently travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia. So what is this new rare disease
World Anaesthesia Day 2024: Date, history, theme, significance and more
World Anaesthesia Day is celebrated every year on Oct 16. It celebrates the importance of anaesthesia and efforts of anaesthesiologists in guaranteeing a positive patient experience
 "World Anaesthesia Day 2024: Date, history, theme, significance and more")
Breast cancer in India: 16% of women aged 55-64 face the silent threat
The rise in breast cancer cases has been linked to various factors, including late pregnancies, family history, hormonal changes, and lifestyle habits like smoking and high stress
 "Breast cancer in India: 16% of women aged 55-64 face the silent threat")
ICMR predicts surge in cancer cases between 2022 and 2045 in BRICS nations
Cancer cases in India to surge in India, especially mouth cancer among men and breast cancer among women, reveals ICMR study on BRICS countries
 "ICMR predicts surge in cancer cases between 2022 and 2045 in BRICS nations")
New Lancet report sets goal to cut chances of early death globally in half
The 50-by-50 goal with an interim milestone of a 30 per cent reduction in the probability of premature death by 2035 remains within reach
 "New Lancet report sets goal to cut chances of early death globally in half")
NPPA raises ceiling prices of 8 scheduled drugs for asthma, TB, glaucoma
Ceiling prices were also revised for the asthma drug Salbutamol in tablets of 2 mg and 4 mg formulations and respirator solution of 5 mg/ml formulation
 "NPPA raises ceiling prices of 8 scheduled drugs for asthma, TB, glaucoma")
Faima pauses strike as Bengal govt holds emergency meet with doctors
Doctor's body asks resident doctors associations to be ready to stop elective services in case meeting does not address demands
 "Faima pauses strike as Bengal govt holds emergency meet with doctors")
Indian pharmacopoeia standard used by 11 countries: DCGI Rajeev Raghuvanshi
The WHO-led experts team approved India's vaccine regulatory system after an in-depth scientific review, conducted between September 16 and 20, as per a statement by the Ministry of Health and Family
 "Indian pharmacopoeia standard used by 11 countries: DCGI Rajeev Raghuvanshi")
Southern states dominate authorised hospital admissions under PMJAY
TN, Kerala among top five despite gradual fall in hospital admissions in the last three years
 "Southern states dominate authorised hospital admissions under PMJAY")
