Mysuru’s Nephrology Unit to Receive ₹117.7 Crore for Permanent Hospital Infrastructure, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mysuru: The nephrology unit, established eight years ago by the Institute of Nephro Urology (INU) on the KR Hospital premises, is set to get a dedicated hospital building. The state govt has sanctioned Rs 117.7 crore for the construction of a permanent nephrology hospital on the PKTB hospital premises. With the govt’s approval, the building will soon be constructed
HC seeks report on status of basic facilities in SCB, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Cuttack: Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports highlighting certain inadequacies at the SCB Medical College and Hospital here, the Orissa high court on Friday directed the superintendent to file an affidavit on the status of some basic aspects by Aug 7. A division bench comprising Justices S K Sahoo and V Narasingh directed the hospital superintendent to file
Consumer Forum Rules Against Insurer’s Mishandling of Mediclaim Related to Google Timeline, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Valsad: A Gujarat resident was shocked when an insurance company rejected his mediclaim on the grounds that his Google Timeline did not match the location of the hospital that had treated him. The man from Silvassa had to knock on the door of the Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum in Valsad district, which ruled in his favour and directed the
The Future of Intelligent Nutrition, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: As you read this, picture a square of rich, velvety chocolate melting on your tongue—its bittersweet complexity giving way to warm notes of roasted cocoa and a hint of vanilla. It’s indulgence in its purest form—comforting, satisfying, and sinfully good. But what if we told you that this decadent delight is getting a glow-up? Once dismissed as
Indian Medical Association Urges Action Over Distant NEET-PG Centres Amid Aspirant Distress, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association-Junior Doctors’ Network (IMA-JDN) has submitted an urgent representation to Union Health Minister J P Nadda, raising serious concern over the allotment of NEET-PG centres. The move came after aspirants across the country reported being allotted exam centres in far-off states for the medical entrance test, triggering widespread distress and anxiety. With the National
India recorded over 7000 suspected heatstroke cases, 14 deaths in March-June period: RTI, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: India reported 7,192 suspected heatstroke cases and only 14 confirmed deaths due to extreme heat between March 1 and June 24 this year, according to data obtained by PTI under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The country had reported nearly 48,000 cases of heatstroke and 159 deaths due to extreme heat in 2024, the warmest year
Delhi govt to launch month-long cleanliness campaign in August: CM Gupta, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the government will launch a month-long campaign, “Delhi’s Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive,” from August 1 to mark India’s Independence anniversary. The special drive will run from August 1 to 31, according to a statement. Gupta announced that on July 29, a major meeting would be held at the
Allahabad High Court Condemns Private Hospitals for Exploiting Patients, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has expressed displeasure over patients being treated as “guinea pigs or ATM machines” and dismissed a doctor’s plea against the criminal action initiated against him over the death of a pregnant woman. Justice Prasant Kumar said it was common practice nowadays for nursing homes and hospitals to entice the patients for treatment despite having
Centene Boosts Medicaid Insurer Confidence on Wall Street with Promising Rate Increases, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New York: Wall Street regained confidence in Medicaid insurers after Centene said on Friday it expects to be able to raise rates charged to states for 2026 health plans for low-income Americans and strengthen profit margins. Insurer shares rose across the board. Centene shares were up 5% in early afternoon trading after falling 16% on the company’s announcement of
COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Over 2.5 Million Deaths Worldwide, New Study Reveals, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent more than 25 lakh deaths across the world between 2020 and 2024 — for every 5,400 doses administered, one death was averted, estimates a study. Findings published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Health Forum “clearly demonstrate a major overall benefit from COVID-19 vaccination during the years 2020-2024”, with 90
Over 200 cancer day care centres to be established across India: Government, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: More than 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) have been approved for establishment across the country for the financial year 2025-26, including 14 centres in Andhra Pradesh, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Lok Sabha on Friday. The Union Health Ministry conducted a national gap analysis using Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) cancer
Some Dig Deeper, Others Rise by Up to 1L, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: In a quiet recalibration of what it costs to become a doctor in Maharashtra, the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) has taken the scalpel to annual medical college fees—slashing some, nudging others. Leading the markdown was Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Palghar, a college known for its high fees. The FRA, after two days of deliberations this week,
A Woman’s Heartwarming Story, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] As AI tools like ChatGPT become more common in everyday life, some users are turning to them for help in areas traditionally handled by experts — including healthcare. While not a replacement for medical advice, AI has surprisingly stepped in as a second opinion when patients feel stuck. One such case, shared online, shows how ChatGPT helped uncover a
Covid Vaccination Not Linked to Sudden Deaths in Young Adults, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: An ICMR study has found that Covid vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told Lok Sabha on Friday. Past Covid hospitalization, family history of sudden death and certain lifestyle behaviours increased the likelihood of unexplained sudden deaths. Responding to a question, Nadda
Taste the flavours of Lahore and Patiala in Delhi at Amninder Sandhu’s Kikli
[ad_1] The culinary disposition of Punjab, unlike its geographic landscape, remains undivided. It spells the fusion of hearty, robust and fiery palate coupled with cooking techniques that date back to the Harappan civilisation. Fortunately, you do not have to travel back in time to taste the heritage of Punjabi cuisine. It has a new address — Kikli in New Delhi’s
The Deadly Duo You Need to Watch Out For, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] “Diabetic? Your Heart May Already Be at Risk—Here’s What to Do” In India and across the world, diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are rapidly emerging as two of the most serious public health challenges of our time. What makes them particularly dangerous is not just their individual impact, but the way they interact, amplify risk, and complicate each other’s
Development and evaluation of an agentic LLM based RAG framework for evidence-based patient education
[ad_1] Methods Subject-matter experts The clinical relevance and appropriateness of the evaluation framework were ensured through consultation with two subject-matter experts. HK, an internal medicine specialist with extensive PE experience, including service as the editor-in-chief of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Arabic Health Encyclopaedia, provided guidance on general medicine topics and PE best practices. Additionally, MA, an oncology specialist at
Digitalizing English-language CT Interpretation for Positive Haemorrhage Evaluation Reporting: the DECIPHER study
[ad_1] Methods This is a retrospective diagnostic test accuracy study. The study methodology and reporting follow the recommendations of Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy (STARD).11 The STARD checklist is included in the online supplemental file 1. Design, setting, population and data source We assessed the performance of three methods of CT report digitalisation: an investigator-programmed text classification (TC) programme (in
Your Heart’s Silent Enemy Revealed, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death globally and in India. As our understanding of cardiovascular health advances, one culprit has emerged with undeniable clarity—LDL-C, or Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol. Commonly referred to as “bad cholesterol,” elevated LDL-C is now recognized as a central factor in the development and progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which includes
Revolutionary AI Model for Heart Disease Prevention Launched by Jaslok Hospital, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre has partnered with AnginaX AI to launch an operational AI-based heart disease prevention model. AnginaX is described as India’s first licensed AI Doctor Assistant in cardiology. According to the hospital, this collaboration aims to shift cardiac care from late-stage intervention to early, technology-enabled prevention. It is stated that the AnginaX AI system deployed
IIT Indore Launches Pioneering Schools in Sustainability and Biosciences, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, in partnership with The Bhupat & Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation (MFF), has announced the establishment of two new academic schools: the Mehta Family School of Sustainability and the Mehta Family School of Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering. These schools mark MFF’s seventh and eighth academic partnerships in India and will be
Max Lab Partners with Stepcare to Bring Advanced Diagnostic Services to Bengaluru, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: Max Lab, the diagnostic arm of Max Healthcare, has announced its entry into the Bengaluru market through a collaboration with city-based healthcare provider Stepcare. The partnership is intended to enhance access to quality diagnostic services by combining Max Lab’s test portfolio with Stepcare’s laboratory infrastructure. It is indicated that Max Lab will operate out of Stepcare’s facilities, offering
Revolutionary Health Information Management System Launches in Delhi, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Health Information Management System (HIMS), calling it a major leap towards digital, transparent and accessible healthcare in Delhi. The new system will allow patients to book OPD appointments online, receive digital OPD slips, and access their medical records in real-time-eliminating the need to queue up at govt hospitals. Gupta
The Bhag Club in Delhi turns one inspiring people to run for fun
[ad_1] Participants at The Bhag Club voluntary run in Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Last Sunday, a large group of college students and young adults gathered at Chanakyapuri in Delhi and voluntarily put on their running shoes to run the perimeter of Nehru Park and test their stamina and energy levels. It was neither a competitive race nor was
AIIMS Raipur and IIT Indore Collaborate in Groundbreaking Health Tech Masterclass, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] RAIPUR: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur hosted a masterclass on Technology Interventions in Healthcare, in collaboration with the DRISHTI CPS Foundation, an initiative by IIT Indore. The event focused on how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can be integrated into healthcare services. A team from the Foundation visited AIIMS Raipur and toured key clinical areas,