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  • Gene key to developing stem cells found

    Researchers have found a gene that could be key to the development of stem cells – cells that can potentially save millions of lives by morphing into practically any cell in the body. The gene, known as ASF1A, is at least one of the genes responsible for the mechanism of cellular reprogramming, a phenomenon that […]

    Dr. Devi Shetty awarded ‘Honoris Causa’ Degree of ‘Doctor of Science by IIT Madras

    Bangalore : Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health Group was awarded today with an honorary doctorate degree of ‘Doctor of Science’ for his contributions and commitment to the field of Medical Science. The Doctorate was conferred upon him with the consent of the ‘President of India Shri. Pranab Mukherjee’ to the proposal made by ‘Indian […]

    Two-Day national meeting of health experts and activists discusses way to fight leprosy and resultant disability

    New Delhi : Representatives from the field of health, government of India, stakeholders in the fight against leprosy and the World Health Organization came together for a two-day national consultation platform to discuss the challenges and solutions to preventing disability in the people affected by leprosy. Leprosy, an infectious disease, that causes severe disfiguring of […]

    India largest consumer of antibiotics in the world

    India has emerged as the world’s largest consumer of antibiotics followed by China and the US, according to a new study which quantifies the growing alarm surrounding antibiotic-resistance. Global use of antibiotics is surging, according to Princeton University researchers who have conducted a broad assessment of antibiotic consumption around the world. The study, “Global Trends […]

    Cancer is no longer a death sentence. Treatment is available. Cure is realistic. Hope is reality: Dr. Kakarla Subba Rao

    Hyderabad: Cancer the very name is dreadful. It instills fear. It is a devastating disease. It is like pronouncing a death sentence on the afflicted. More and more people are prone to Cancer, both in developed and developing nations.  Causing enormous social, economic and emotional pain. At the same time recent developments in its Diagnosis […]

    US-based Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics commercially launches India operations

    New Delhi: The United States-based Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO), which primarily focuses on improving the lives of disabled through innovative devices and techniques, has commercially launched its India operations following huge response for its pilot project for people suffering from amputations, limb loss, as well as lifestyle-related joint problems. The company, started by Indian-origin […]

    16-year-old Amritsar girl safely treated for complex spinal cord disorder at Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon

    Gurgaon: 16-year-old Shefali (not her original name) was diagnosed with a defect of the spinal cord when her spine started developing an uncharacteristic bent. A congenital deformity that made her back bone split into two halves, it left the young girl with an ill-formed curvature besides causing pain in her limbs and making her susceptible […]

    AdityaJyot Eye Hospital Performed Two Complicated Case of Retina Detachment and Open Globe Injury bestowed Wonderful Gift of Vision & Life to Two People.

    Mumbai: NABH accredited AdityaJyot Eye Hospital, India’s leading super specialty eye hospital that provides world class eye care service under one roof has once again succeeded in this mission. AdityaJyot Eye Hospital has performed two extremely rare and complicated case of retina detachment and has offered gift of vision and life to two young gentlemen […]

    A*STAR Partners Roche to Develop New Cancer Therapeutics

    Singapore:  A*STAR’s Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) has entered into an agreement with one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical company, Roche, to identify novel drug candidates for the detection and treatment of cancer. The partnership brings together BTI’s capabilities in novel antibody discovery and Roche’s expertise in developing monoclonal antibody (mAbs) therapeutics, opening up the possibility […]

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in association with Hansa Medcell offers International PG Programs in DE

    International Post Graduate Programs in Distance Education Mode Programs available in Cardiology, Diabetology and Rheumatology; the programs cover all the clinical aspects of these specialties, in-depth. Who should do it? The course is best suited for those General Practitioners, Consultant Physicians and Orthopedics who are very busy in their daily clinical practice to no time […]