PM Modi on World Mental Health Day, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that mental health is a “fundamental part” of our overall well-being, as he emphasised the significance of World Mental Health Day. Sharing an X post, PM Modi called for a collective effort to bring conversations around mental health to the mainstream and lauded the people helping others heal. He wrote,
Government’s Focus on Affordable and Quality Healthcare in India, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The government’s focus remains on ensuring accessible, affordable and quality-driven healthcare for every citizen by strengthening the continuum of care under the Ayushman Bharat framework, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Punya Salila Srivastava, said on Wednesday. Speaking at the inaugural session of FICCI HEAL 2025, Srivastava said the Ministry has been working consistently to reinforce
Transforming healthcare with evidence-based digital health innovations
[ad_1] In the fast-evolving healthcare environment, the integration of advanced diagnostics, innovative patient engagement strategies and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools powered by evidence-based digital technologies is vital for enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Recent research has brought significant advancements in AI, social intelligence and digital interventions. This editorial explores some of these challenges1 2 and highlights key advancements
Inflation of the journal impact factor
[ad_1] In 1975, the inaugural Journal Citation Reports (JCR) included the widely used bibliometric measure, the journal impact factor (JIF). The JIF is now reported in the annual JCR by Clarivate Analytics. It is calculated by dividing the number of current year citations by the number of items published in that journal during the preceding 2 years. In 2017, the
Machine learning model to classify chronic leg wounds and identify pyoderma gangrenosum
[ad_1] Materials and methods The present study pursued a multicentre approach using 3674 anonymised images of the departments of dermatology of the University Hospitals in Essen and Erlangen and the Wound Centre of the Christian Hospital in Melle, a municipal hospital, all of them located in Germany. Images of leg and foot ulcers, that is, with the subtypes VLU, ALU,
Digital health tools in hypertension management in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of barriers and facilitators of adoption into mainstream healthcare
[ad_1] Abstract Objective The increasing burden of hypertension in Africa underscores the need to embrace digital health innovations to improve delivery and access to quality hypertension care. This review aimed at (1) identifying barriers and facilitators to the implementation and uptake of digital health tools and (2) examining the scope and use of digital health tools based on the Practical
India’s MedTech Sector Poised for a $50 Billion Breakout, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Shiraz is a founding partner at o3 Capital and has over 2 decades of extensive deal-making experience with a strong focus on the Healthcare and Lifesciences sectors. He has executed several deals worth billions of dollars and is one of the leading Investment Bankers in India. He has been a keen observer and participant in the multi-fold expansion of
Doctor warns frequent nighttime urination can be a sign of prostatitis or kidney disease: 5 symptoms to watch out for
[ad_1] Even subtle changes in your body – from bowel habits to bladder function or anal discomfort – can signal underlying health issues that shouldn’t be ignored. Noticing and acting on these early warning signs can be crucial for prevention and timely treatment, helping to avoid complications and maintain overall wellbeing. Loss of bladder control or difficulty in passing urine
IHH Healthcare keeps Fortis open offer price unchanged at Rs 170/share, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Malaysia’s IHH Healthcare has kept the price of the open offer, expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, unchanged at Rs 170 per share for a 26 per cent stake in Fortis Healthcare but with an interest of Rs 53.8 per share for eligible shareholders, according to a regulatory filing. Last week, IHH announced
CDSCO to inspect cough syrup manufacturing units, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The central drug regulator is set to launch nationwide inspections and auditing of cough syrup manufacturing units even as the World Health Organization sought clarification from India on recent child deaths allegedly after consuming toxic syrup. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has asked all states and union territories to provide a list of cough syrup
Terumo launches FineCross M3 Coronary Micro-Guide Catheter in India, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Japanese device maker Terumo, has announced the launch of FineCross M3 Coronary Micro-Guide Catheter in India. The newly launched device is equipped with 1.7 Fr tapered distal tip for lesion crossability; Tapered stainless-steel braided shaft for enhanced pushability and has hydrophilic coating for lubrication and durability. It offers cardiologists enhanced crossing ability, guidewire support, and navigability in
US health agency releases 2026 quality ratings for Medicare plans, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] By Sneha S K Bengaluru: The U.S. government announced quality ratings for 2026 Medicare health and prescription drug plans on Thursday, which help determine bonus payments from the government to health insurers. CVS Health‘s Aetna unit has more than 81% of members in top-rated programs. UnitedHealth has 78%, Elevance 55% and Humana about 20%, figures from the regulator and
More than 200 kids who were prescribed Coldrif by accused doctor found to be safe: MP official, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chhindwara: In a development that brought huge relief, over 200 children in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district who had been prescribed the cough syrup Coldrif were traced on Thursday and found safe, government officials said. The district has been rocked by the deaths of 22 children who suffered from kidney infection after allegedly consuming the ‘contaminated’ cough syrup, now banned.
Link med devices park with IIT-K, tech colleges, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Noida: Medical Devices Park (MDP) in Sector 28, which is being developed with central govt support, will be linked with leading medical and technical institutions — including IIT Kanpur — to create a stronger innovation and research ecosystem. Senior officials from the department of pharmaceuticals under the Union ministry of chemicals and fertilizers on Thursday reviewed the ongoing construction
World Mental Health Day 2025: Psychologist suggests 5 creative ways Gen Z can manage stress
[ad_1] Published on: Oct 09, 2025 09:28 pm IST World Mental Health Day 2025: Gen Z can shake off stress with the help of creativity, from doing spontaneous activities to opening up through art. World Mental Health Day 2025: October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day. On this day, awareness related to mental wellness is encouraged, aiming to
Weight loss coach shares 5 carbs for easy fat loss, saying, ‘Carbs are not the enemy…’
[ad_1] Carbs often take up a fair share of the blame for weight gain. Carbs, despite being an essential macronutrient, are usually villainised to the point of being completely eliminated from the diet. But the reality is much more nuanced, and you don’t need to impose a blanket ban on carbs. You can lose weight with carbs too! Find out
Cardiologist alerts neck circumference to be the next big predictor of heart diseases: ‘BMI isn’t enough…’
[ad_1] Obesity is one of the common indicators of heart disease. To measure whether a person’s weight is within a healthy range or not, BMI or Body Mass Index, is calculated. Now this BMI score gives an insight into your chances of developing cardiovascular issues. But this is not where the story ends, as there’s a new indicator that’s emerging,
Fire Safety Audits Conducted at Government Buildings Following Hospital Incident, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Jaipur: Following the fire at SMS Hospital Sunday evening, the fire safety departments of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Greater and JMC Heritage conducted safety audits Wednesday at different private and state-run facilities within their respective jurisdictions. Officials said they identified a few lapses at some buildings and have asked them to rectify the glitches. Monika Soni, DC Fire of
TN govt suspends two senior drug inspectors, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chennai, Two senior drug inspectors have been placed under suspension for their “inaction” in the cough syrup adulteration case, and steps would be taken to permanently shut down the pharma company whose product allegedly claimed many lives, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said on Thursday. The two senior drug inspectors were served notice as to why they had
Harvard Medical School licenses consumer health content to Microsoft, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: Harvard University said on Wednesday that its graduate medical school has entered a licensing agreement with Microsoft, granting the tech company access to its consumer health content on specific diseases and wellness topics. Microsoft will pay Harvard a licensing fee, a university spokesperson said in a statement, adding that the agreement was made through Harvard Health Publishing, the
WHO monitoring situation amid deaths of children from cough syrup in MP, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is closely monitoring the health situation in India amid clusters of pediatric illnesses and deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, according to a statement. According to the statement by the WHO, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation of India (CDSCO) stated that none of the contaminated cough syrups, which led to the
SC agrees to hear PIL seeking CBI Probe, nationwide drug safety review, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a PIL seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K Vinod Chandran took note
Victoria Beckham opens up about her eating disorder and struggles with weight: ‘I really started to doubt myself’
[ad_1] Published on: Oct 09, 2025 02:38 pm IST Victoria Beckham made rare comments about her struggles with weight and the media scrutiny on her body in the Netflix docuseries. Victoria Beckham has shared candidly about her struggle with an eating disorder over the last few years in her new three-part Netflix docuseries, Victoria Beckham. She detailed how the media
Police teams arrest TN based cough syrup pharma owner in Chennai, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma owner has been arrested by the Madhya Pradesh police with the help of Chennai police in the wee hours of Thursday, in connection with the adulterated cough syrup case, a police official said. Teams from the Madhya Pradesh police and Chennai cops launched a hunt to trace out and nab the pharma owner Ranganathan.
Physician explains why only taking calcium supplements cannot prevent osteoporosis: ‘Excess supplements may raise risk…’
[ad_1] Osteoporosis, often called the “silent disease,” weakens bones gradually and usually goes unnoticed until a fracture occurs. While many people turn to calcium supplements in hopes of strengthening their bones, experts warn that this approach alone may not be enough. Proper bone health depends on a balance of nutrients that help the body absorb and utilise calcium effectively. According