Aakhol offers homestyle Assamese food Hyderabad
[ad_1] A la carte dishes in the menu from Aakhol_Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement There is no greater joy than tucking into a comfort meal you did not have to cook. If that meal happens to be Assamese, and you are in Hyderabad, it hits differently. That is what happened to me when a common friend — also a
IIT-BHU develops portable device for early detection of bone cancer, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Varanasi: In a significant advancement for cancer diagnostics, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, have developed a miniaturised self-reporting bioelectronic device capable of detecting early-stage bone cancer with high sensitivity. The device identifies Osteopontin (OPN), a crucial biomarker associated with osteosarcoma — a highly aggressive form of bone cancer that primarily affects children and adolescents. The
Triathlete Suresh Sam Chandy eyes sixth Ironman title after a successful stint in Brazil
[ad_1] Suresh Sam Chandy after finishing his fifth Ironman triathlon in Florianopolis, Brazil | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT “The tagline of the Ironman triathlon is ‘Anything is Possible’. Yet, it is a seemingly impossible task and a larger-than-life experience. This possibility gravitated me towards this race,” says triathlete Suresh Sam Chandy, who recently completed the race for the fifth time at
Odisha Government Announces Establishment of New Medical Colleges, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is going to set up nine new medical colleges in the state, informed Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said on Tuesday. Of the nine, four will be dental medical colleges and one Ayurvedic institute. “We have decided to set up four MBBS colleges at Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal and Nabarangpur districts, four dental colleges
Using technology acceptance model to explore physicians’ perspectives of clinical decision support system alerts
[ad_1] Discussion This study highlights several factors influencing physicians’ perspectives of CDSS alerts, especially the role of perceived ease of use in shaping perceived usefulness, user satisfaction and behavioural intention. Physicians with high patient volumes found CDSS alerts less useful and harder to use, likely due to cognitive load and alert fatigue. Older physicians also reported lower ease of use
Developing interpretable machine learning models to predict length of stay and disposition decision for adult patients in emergency departments
[ad_1] Discussion The models developed in our study are intended to complement the expertise of experienced clinicians, enhancing efficiency by predicting decisions which clinicians are likely to make or supporting them in making decisions more promptly. Therefore, interpretability is crucial to establish trust and to mitigate potential biases in the models.20 Many previous studies built black box models using ML
Why I lift: How more Indian women are taking up strength training
[ad_1] Women lifting weights at Ladies Club, an all-women’s gym in T Nagar, Chennai. | Photo Credit: Shivaraj S Fifty-one year-old Safira Altaf walks into Ladies Club, an all-women’s gym in T Nagar, twice a week at 8.30am with a top knot, eyes rimmed with kohl, and a book in her hand. Her class does not start for another half
Dr. Lal PathLabs Expands Genomics Division with Illumina’s NovaSeq X SeriesETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: Diagnostic provider Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited (DLPL) has expanded its genomics division, Genevolve, with the addition of Illumina’s NovaSeq X Series. The integration is expected to enhance the lab’s capacity to deliver faster and more accurate genomic insights. The NovaSeq X system incorporates Illumina’s XLEAP-SBS chemistry, offering high throughput, improved accuracy, and increased efficiency. It is stated that
Telangana Doctors Demand Regular Recruitment to Combat Medical Faculty Shortages Amid NMC Warnings, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Hyderabad: The medical community in Telangana has called on the state govt to implement a regular recruitment calendar for appointing doctors-cum-professors in govt medical colleges. Each year, around 1,100 postgraduate (PG) doctors complete their training in the state, but due to the absence of consistent govt job notifications, many are forced to seek employment in private hospitals or outside
Govt introduces devices to treat Rath devotees who suffer cardiac arrest, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bhubaneswar: State govt, for the first time, will deploy automated external defibrillator (AED), also known as ‘shock machine’, during Puri Rath Yatra to provide critical first-aid to devotees who suffer cardiac arrest. A defibrillator delivers a powerful electric shock through the chest wall to restart the heart of a person experiencing cardiac arrest. The emergency treatment is known as
Virohan and Orange Health Labs Launch Internship Program for Medical Laboratory Technology Students, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Healthcare education provider Virohan has partnered with diagnostics provider Orange Health Labs to offer internships and employment opportunities to Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) students. The partnership aims to strengthen the workforce of skilled and certified Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) to meet Orange Health Labs’ rising demand, which is expected to grow from 300 to 1,000 hires annually over the
Meril Launches MyClip, India’s First TEER System, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Meril Life Sciences, a leading global med-tech company, marked a significant milestone with the launch of MyClip, India’s first Transcatheter Edge-To-Edge Repair (TEER) system, on June 14. The landmark Structural Heart Innovation event, held at Meril Academy, Vapi (Gujarat) from June 13–15, brought together over 150 Indian interventional cardiologists along with cardiac imaging expert and international stalwarts, including Prof.
Dr. Sonu Goel Achieves Global Recognition in Public Health Research, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chandigarh: Dr Sonu Goel, professor at the department of community medicine and school, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), brought laurels to the city by being recognised as a 2024 highly ranked scholar by ScholarGPS. This internationally acclaimed platform distinguishes researchers based on their research productivity, impact, and overall quality. This achievement places professor Goel among
Consumer forum in Coimbatore directs insurance firm to settle denied medical claim, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Coimbatore: The district consumer redressal commission recently directed a public sector undertaking (PSU) insurance firm to reimburse a customer’s medical claim of Rs9.43 lakh, which was earlier denied citing that the treatment was not covered. According to an official source, the verdict was delivered on a petition submitted by P Nagarajan, a retired special sub-inspector of police, and his
BITS sensor can detect health issues from sweat, says Hyderabad researchers; Rs 15 device enables quick, needle-free alternative to blood tests, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Hyderabad: Researchers at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad, have developed a low-cost biosensor that can detect metabolites from blood, sweat, urine, and cells in under five minutes. This innovation could help monitor conditions such as diabetic cardiomyopathy. The device enables real-time monitoring of glucose and lactate levels from sweat and urine. Developed by a
At-Home Lab Tests Now Available in 6 Major Indian Cities, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Amazon India on Sunday announced the launch of Amazon Diagnostics, an at-home service for customers to book lab tests, schedule and track appointments, and access digital reports through the Amazon app. The service, being offered in collaboration with Orange Health Labs, will be available in Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, across over 450 PIN codes, the company
Prediction of biological evolution following blood product transfusion during liver transplantation: the contribution of machine learning to decision-making
[ad_1] Discussion In this study, we endeavored to predict alterations in laboratory parameters induced by the administration of labile blood products during haemorrhage associated with hepatic transplantation. Unfortunately, the metrics proposed by the various models are insufficient to permit their use in daily clinical practice by our anesthesiology colleagues without several precautions. Several factors may contribute to this outcome. First,
Insurance Company Ordered to Pay Rs 50 Lakh After Wrongfully Denying Claim, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Raipur: The Chhattisgarh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed an insurance firm backed by a nationalised bank to pay Rs 50 lakh to Savitri Salam, whose husband’s insurance claim was initially rejected. The commission found that the insurer failed to conclusively prove concealment of pre-existing diseases by the deceased. Savitri Salam, a resident of Surdongar village in Keshkal tehsil,
Validation of an artificial intelligence-based algorithm for predictive performance and risk stratification of sepsis using real-world data from hospitalised patients: a prospective observational study
[ad_1] Contributors: Conceptualisation: K-BL, HC, J-HK, data curation: KHL, formal analysis: KHL, funding acquisition: KJK, BEA, K-BL, HC, investigation: EYH, I-CK, SHP, C-HC, GIY, HC, YJ, methodology: EYH, I-CK, SHP, C-HC, GIY, HC, K-BL, J-HK, TS, J-YW, project administration: KJK, K-BL, HC, BEA, J-HK, GIY, YJ, resources: J-HK, GIY, YJ, TS, JWY, BEA, software: KHL, YJ, supervision: K-BL, HC, J-HK,
Madurai Kullappa Mess brings the flavours of southern Tamil Nadu to your plate
[ad_1] An assortment of popular dishes at Madurai Kullappa Mess | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Now, find the flavours of Madurai in the heart of Chennai. At Madurai Kullappa Mess, the menu is built around meat: ghee mutton chukka, brain masala, liver fry, and head and trotters curry. However, it is the seafood here that seems to pull the most
Customized Health Insurance Plans Launched to Address Regional Disparities in India, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Mumbai: With healthcare costs varying widely across Indian states, insurers are shifting away from uniform pricing toward region-specific health policies. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched customised state-wise health insurance plans, adjusting premiums and benefits to reflect local medical costs, infrastructure, and regulations. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance’s initiative is designed to address inefficiencies in traditional one-size-fits-all pricing. “The idea
Gyms in Kochi are emerging as friendly and inclusive spaces that are redefining fitness standards
[ad_1] Can’t execute a flawless burpee? Never mind, try a simple plank then. If that is too much to ask, get out and play cricket or go for a walk. Because if you don’t feel up to it, all you probably need to do is move. Gyms these days are no longer intimidating spaces that demand exacting standards of perfection
International Yoga Day: Odissi exponent Surupa Sen on how dance and yoga nourish the body and the mind
[ad_1] Surupa Sen | Photo Credit: Karthik Venkatraman “Run! Run faster and you will get there quicker!”, is all we hear and do in our lives. We are constantly surrounded by the demand to cope no matter how. On the other end of the spectrum, our ancient practices teach us to be still. Yoga and classical dance are both indigenous
Gilead’s Yeztugo Injection for HIV Prevention, ET Health
[ad_1] By Deena Beasley and Julie Steenhuysen Los Angeles: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection, for preventing HIV infection in adults and adolescents at high risk of contracting the deadly virus. Investors and AIDS activists had been eagerly awaiting the regulatory decision for the drug seen as convenient enough to help
Bariatric Surgery Outperformed GLP-1 Medications in Weight Loss Study, ET Health
[ad_1] London: Bariatric surgeries led to about five-times more weight loss than weekly injections of popular GLP-1 drugs, according to data from a real-world comparison study presented on Tuesday at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery scientific meeting in Washington. “Clinical trials show weight loss between 15% to 21% for GLP-1s, but this study suggests that weight loss