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Lecanemab Shows Promise In Early Stage Of Alzheimer’s
Japanese drugmaker Eisai revealed on Wednesday that its experimental drug “Lecanemab” is helpful for people in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. The company has done a clinical 3 trial, but is yet to be
384 Drugs On The National List Of Essential Medicines
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday released the National List Of Essential Medicines 2022, which contains 384 drugs across 37 therapeutic categories. “Several antibiotics, vaccines, anti-cancer drugs and many other important drugs will become more
First Mental Health Survey: All The Key Details Are Here
The government of India has conducted the Mental Health Survey for the very first time in the country, covering 379,842 school students from across the nation, intending to understand the student’s mental health and well-being.
US Scientists Developed Durable Coating To Prevent COVID-19 Infection
Scientists in the US have developed a durable and safe-to-use disinfectant cleaner, also known as durable Coating, that claims to kill COVID-19 virus, E. coli, MRSA bacteria, and various other pathogens within minutes. This would
Unified Identity Cards To Be Issued For All Health Care Schemes
This Wednesday, the centre announced the plan of a unified card that could compile the benefits of both health schemes run by the central government, such as Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and state-run schemes. This decision
NHA And ABDM Are All Set To Build A Digital Health Ecosystem
With more doctors, healthcare professionals, nurses and paramedics joining ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission), the health sector records a new point of creation. This leads to the digitalisation of the health ecosystem and provides a
1 Million Residents Of Wuhan Province Facing Lockdown Again
More than two years have passed since the world was taken aback by the mysterious virus infection and initial lockdown imposed in China. From public shutdown to local restrictions, people worldwide have experienced a lot
World Psoriasis Awareness Month (August)- Symptom, Cause, Treatment
August is celebrated as World Psoriasis Awareness month every year, and this day focuses on educating and providing factual information to patients and their close ones. This campaign aims to share relevant facts on symptoms,
World Hepatitis Day: Guide To The Disease And Its Treatments
Hepatitis is an infectious disease that affects the proper functioning of the liver and 28th July is observed as ‘World Hepatitis Day,’ people initiate a dialogue every year and spread awareness about the disease globally.
70% Indian Districts Exceed UN Maternal Death Goals: Reports
A recent study conducted by social scientists from Mumbai found that 70% of districts in India have higher maternal death rates that exceed the UN development goals. The scientists mapped the country and shared the