Is it safer to be a nurse than a doctor in the age of AI? Google DeepMind CEO shares a surprising take, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: As artificial intelligence tightens its grip on nearly every industry, a quiet but profound truth is emerging: it may be the most emotionally intelligent among us—not the most highly qualified—who survive the next wave of automation. While corporate titans and tech pioneers debate the ethical and economic fallout of an AI-powered future, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
Delhi HC Orders Expert Committee to Evaluate Autistic Child’s School Admission, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Tuesday formed a committee of experts to evaluate if a girl diagnosed with autism can be admitted to a private school. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order on an appeal filed by GD Goenka Public School against a single judge order directing it
Nadda urged to give permission for MBBS admission in two Odisha medical colleges, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Tuesday urged Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to grant permission for admission in 100 MBBS seats in two new government-run medical colleges of the state for the academic session 2025-26. Odisha Health & Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, along with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who hailed from the state, and others, met
Cardiologist reveals 5 hidden signs of heart failure you might be overlooking: Unexpected weight gain to nausea | Health
[ad_1] Updated on: Aug 06, 2025 08:10 am IST Cardiologist Dr Yaranov highlights 5 hidden symptoms of heart failure that people often overlook, stressing that early detection is crucial to saving lives. Heart failure is a chronic condition that occurs when the heart muscles stop pumping blood as well as they should. In such a scenario, the blood often backs
WHO Urges Accelerated Research Efforts to Combat Tuberculosis in South-East Asia, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The WHO on Tuesday called for urgent scale-up of research, innovation and collaboration to accelerate momentum towards ending tuberculosis in the South-East Asia region, which continues to bear nearly half of the global TB burden, accounting for the highest share of cases and deaths worldwide. Experts, national TB programme managers and researchers along with partners and members
Predicting patient deterioration with physiological data using AI: systematic review protocol
[ad_1] Abstract Introduction The second iteration of the National Early Warning Score has been adopted widely within the UK and internationally. It uses routinely collected physiological measurements to standardise the assessment and response to acute illness. Its use is associated with reduced mortality but has limited positive and negative predictive accuracy. There is a growing body of research demonstrating the
Towards a multi-stakeholder dengue preparedness strategy
[ad_1] Dengue, often mistaken for a seasonal affliction, is increasingly showing signs of becoming a year-round concern. According to Environmental Health Perspectives, dengue transmission occurs for an average of 5.6 months in a year–making it a recurrent, near-perennial threat in many parts of India. Dengue is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes and is common in tropical climates(unsplash) National
SC reserves verdict on Telangana’s domicile rule for medical admissions, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on pleas including one of the Telangana government against an order that struck down its domicile rule for admissions in medical colleges in the state. The state government through the Telangana Medical and Dental Colleges Admission (Admission into MBBS & BDS Courses) Rules, 2017, amended in 2024, entitled only
Supreme Court Directs National Task Force on Medical Safety Amid Protests, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the national task force, constituted to protect medical professionals, to file its reply on the reports filed by states and other stakeholders on preventing gender-based violence and developing safety protocols in hospitals. The top court, in a suo-motu case, constituted the national task force (NTF) on August 20 last year to
Dr. Pawan Rawal Joins Medanta as Senior Director of Gastroenterology to Enhance Specialized Care, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Medanta – The Medicity has announced the appointment of Dr. Pawan Rawal as Senior Director, Gastroenterology and Gastrosciences. With over 18 years of experience in advanced gastroenterology and therapeutic endoscopy, Dr. Rawal is expected to contribute to the hospital’s efforts in expanding specialised care in digestive and liver disorders. According to Medanta, Dr. Rawal brings expertise in
Pollution boards can impose environmental damages, says SC, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance. A bench comprising justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra held that under provisions of the Water Act and the
Aster DM Healthcare to Invest ₹580 Crore in New 500-Bed Multi-Speciality Hospital in Bengaluru, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: Corporate Hospital chai, Aster DM Healthcare has announced plans of establishing a new 500-bed multi-specialty facility in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru with an investment of ₹580 crore. This new facility will be Aster’s fifth facility in Bengaluru and will bring its total bed capacity in the city to 2,580 beds. The new multi-speciality facility is stated to be “operational in
Uncovering the Challenges in Vaccine Campaigns, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Karachi: For the past decade, Sughra Ayaz has traveled door to door in southeastern Pakistan, pleading with parents to allow children to be vaccinated against polio as part of a global campaign to wipe out the paralytic disease. She hears their demands and fears. Some are practical – families need basics like food and water more than vaccines. Others
Gastroenterologist explains why you must eat 2 apples daily: Lower risk of fatty liver, colon cancer; weight management | Health
[ad_1] Eating two apples a day can have numerous health benefits, according to gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab. In his Instagram post on August 4, he shared some reasons why you should have two apples instead of one daily. He explained that apples are high in fibre, which can help you feel fuller for longer, making them a great snack for
At what age should you first get your cholesterol checked? Cardiologist reveals: ‘If you have a strong family history…’ | Health
[ad_1] Cholesterol is a type of lipid that your body needs to function. It forms part of your cell membranes, helps your liver make bile and serves as a building block for hormones. However, the problem arises when you have high levels of LDL cholesterol in your blood. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease. Therefore, early
Chugging coffee to stay awake in the afternoon? 5 drinks that help beat the slump and keep your energy up | Health
[ad_1] Afternoon sluggishness is very common and sometimes even unavoidable as you keep working since morning, and after lunch, you feel tired. It is very tempting to reach out for coffee or tea, but these regular pick-me-up beverages may cause energy crashes later, after a temporary spurt of high energy. This is why it may not be a smart or
Significant Drop in Hospitals Empanelled Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme: 2024 Data Revealed, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Only 2,113 hospitals were empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in 2024-25, govt data has shown. In 2022-23 and 2023-24, the number of hospitals empanelled under the health assurance scheme was 3,124 and 4,271, respectively. Minister of state for health Prataprao Jadhav shared the information in a written reply to a Parliament
Prioritising breastfeeding in rural India
[ad_1] In India’s villages, breastfeeding is widely practised. But sustaining it exclusively for six months, as recommended by the WHO, remains a challenge for many new mothers. Despite high initiation rates, a combination of social pressures, myths and misinformation, food insecurity, physical strain, and lack of support often leads to early cessation. This gap isn’t due to unwillingness. It’s the
Revolutionary Contactless Voice Recognition Sensor for Individuals with Voice Disabilities Developed by IIT Guwahati Researchers, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Guwahati: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with Ohio State University, USA, have developed an underwater vibration sensor that enables automated and contactless voice recognition. It is indicated that this technology could offer an alternative communication method for individuals with voice disabilities who are unable to use conventional voice-based systems. The research findings have been
Lancet’s New Project to Monitor Health Impacts from Plastics, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: An international group of researchers and experts has launched an initiative aimed at tracking health impacts due to plastics, ahead of the final negotiations before the signing of the world’s first treaty on regulating the chemical substances. Titled ‘The Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics’, the launch accompanies the release of a ‘Health Policy’, which is published
Italy Reports 10th Death from West Nile Virus Outbreak, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Rome: A 93-year-old woman died in the Italian region of Lazio from the West Nile virus. This is the tenth death in the country. In Europe, infection cases were registered in five countries, EuroNews reported. The death toll from the West Nile virus in Italy since the beginning of the year rose to ten after a 93-year-old woman died
Over 242,000 Candidates Nationwide Take Part in NEET-PG Exam, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: More than 2,42,000 candidates on Sunday appeared for the NEET-PG exam, which is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to various post graduate medical courses. The exam was conducted in a single shift on the computer-based platform across 301 cities and in 1,052 test centres, official sources said. This is
From friendship to love, AI chatbots are becoming much more than just tools for youth, warn mental health experts, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Mental health experts are witnessing a growing trend among young people, forming emotional and romantic attachments to AI chatbots. What started as simple digital interaction has evolved into emotional dependence, raising red flags in therapy rooms, a TOI report quoting cases from Hyderabad and nearby areas stated. A 12-year-old girl in Hyderabad developed a close emotional bond
Bengaluru Startup Utilizes Quantum Technology, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: A Bengaluru-based bootstrapped deep-tech startup is leveraging quantum technology to detect cellular damage even before the symptoms appear, in just hours, possibly changing the game for cancer care. One among the 20-odd exhibitors at the recently concluded Quantum India Bengaluru Summit, Quantum Biosciences Private Limited’s “predictive tech” uses quantum biosensor to detect unique ‘magnetic fingerprints’ of oxidative stress
Gastroenterologist explains why those who undergo drastic weightloss often regain the kilos; who is at greater risk | Health
[ad_1] How inspiring does it feel when we see a friend or even a celebrity shed the extra pounds to reveal a fit and toned self. They work out at the gym, keep their diet in check and impress one and all with their dedication. However, the lost kilos do not always stay off. Many often pack on those pounds