ICMR to make public results of clinical trials they fund
In a move that will increase transparency and accountability in clinical research, major research funders and international NGOs agreed to …
Zika virus has spread to several parts of India, finds ICMR
Cases from Telangana, Jharkhand confirm local transmission; experts push for more testing
Gujarat recipients gung-ho on COVID-19 vaccine
The state will vaccinate about 440,000 healthcare workers and 355,000 frontline workers in the first round
Minister claims no data for pollution-related deaths in India, studies say otherwise
Dr Harsh Vardhan said in Parliament on Friday that there is no conclusive data available in the country to establish direct correlation …
Uncertain outcome, high cost: Why WHO doesn’t recommend convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19
Studies published in late 2020 and early 2021 made a case for plasma therapy in treating COVID-19
WHO includes an Indian diagnostic test in its global TB programme
The TrueNet assay, a new molecular test to diagnose TB, also checks for resistance to the rifampicin drug in about 90 minutes
Microcephaly can't be ruled out in Rajasthan Zika outbreak
National Institute of Virology study says Gujarat witnessed pre-outbreak virus strain
Diagnose the discord
Latest data shows that cancer is rising sharply in India. It's time we understood the intriguing facts from cancer registries to frame a more …
Testing cervical cancer made easy
New device called AV Magnivisualizer will assist initial screening; can operate on battery in remote areas
We still have to reach the interiors
W Selvamurthy, senior scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), shrugs off the body’s responsibility towards …
The curious case of Covaxin royalties
ICMR’s contradictions and obfuscation on ownership of the vaccine’s intellectual property is not helping in the fight against COVID-…
Lateral Thoughts: Who moved my samosa?
Indians need to eat better food, rich in fruits and vegetables and high in proteins
COVID-19: US CDC recommends masks in public, WHO too hints at stance change
Speaking, coughing, sneezing can lead to virus transmission: CDC
Ujjwala scheme: Experts, govt officials mum on LPG cylinder refills
While researchers and officials applaud government’s efforts in reducing household air pollution, none talk about how hardly anybody is …
Indians could have lived for 1.7 years more with cleaner air
Every 8th death in country is due to air pollution, finds first state-wide research on its impact
Alarming rise in fungal infection cases: PGIMER study
In spite of higher incidence of cases as compared to the West, India lacks infrastructure required for testing of fungal infections
Health ministry confirms 2 more coronavirus variants in India
Uptick in cases in 5 states cannot be linked to these variants as of now, said NITI Aayog member VK Paul
Ignoring WHO, ICMR to go ahead with HCQ for COVID workers
Indian studies yet to be completed; Indian Council of Medical Research says drug is safe
Made-in-India diagnostic kit for thalassemia and sickle cell disease launched
Kit developed keeping in mind gene mutations specific to ethnic groups in India, says National Institute of Immunohaematology
COVID-19: Deaths of 6 Bhopal gas survivors turn spotlight on healthcare malady
Case of criminal negligence filed against the hospital through a writ petition in Madhya Pradesh High Court
Cancer rises in the Northeast
Report of Indian Council of Medical Research shows Aizawl district in Mizoram has the highest incidence of cancer
Half a cervical cancer vaccine
Tests for early detection are more important in India
Ivermectin for COVID-19: Mismatch between global and Indian policies
Union health ministry guidelines say the drug "may be" used for COVID-19 patients even as global agencies don't recommend
Endosulfan ban to continue
Supreme Court appointed committee fails to submit interim report
Don’t doubt India’s drug regulator on COVID-19 vaccines: Government
Weekly press meeting also releases details of COVID-19 vaccination; healthcare and frontline workers, seniors to be immunised on priority basis