New Delhi, October 15, 2021: Indian Scientists have developed analytical models that can predict topography of electrical discharge textured (EDT) surfaces, aiding their customisation for improving hip and knee implants. Electrical discharge textured surfaces have suitable surface topography and surface chemistry to promote tissue growth and adhesion. Surface topography prediction is important in EDT surfaces […]
Category: Health
Giloy is safe to use, again says the Ministry of Ayush
New Delhi, October 10, 2021: Ministry of Ayush has again noticed safety concerns on use of Guduchi or Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) that were published in social media and in some scientific journals. Ayush also issued advisory on October 5th 2021 and said that it is being issued to confirm that Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is safe […]
Chandigarh’s first Pollen Calendar can help identify potential allergy triggers and guard sensitive people
New Delhi, September 8, 2021: Chandigarh now has its first pollen calendar, which can identify potential allergy triggers and provide a clear understanding for clinicians as well as allergy sufferers about their causes to help limit their exposure during high pollen loads. About 20-30% of the population suffers from allergic rhinitis/hay fever in India, and […]
Ayush Ministry Strongly Condemns Tirade Against AYUSH-64
New Delhi, August 29, 2021: A malicious campaign is being carried out by a section of media against Ayurveda in general and the ministry of Ayush in particular for the last couple of days, citing a small study which is in pre-print stage (not peer reviewed yet). The one-sided tirade is focused on AYUSH-64, a […]
More than 11.74 lakh users are connected with the Jan Aushadhi Sugam App
New Delhi, August 12, 2021: As on 04.08.2021, approximately 11.74 lakh users are connected with the Jan Aushadhi Sugam App. The users of the App are able to find details about name and price of medicines, comparison of prices between generic drugs and their equivalent branded drug, location of nearby Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra […]
COVID-19: Whether future waves will affect children more or with increased severity are all speculations
Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi talks about various issues including impact of COVID-19 on children, the need to protect them, and vaccinating pregnant women and lactating mothers. How has the pandemic affected children’s mental and physical health? What needs to be done to reduce its long-term impact? […]
Relating Giloy to Liver Damage is completely Misleading
New Delhi, July 11, 2021: The Ministry of Ayush took strong notice of a media report based on a study published in Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, a peer reviewed journal of the Indian National Association for the study of the liver. Here is what it said: This study mentions that use of herb […]
‘Terrace gardening can provide us with cost-effective and nutritious foods’
New Delhi, July 10, 2021: The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today received the first copy of the English translation of Thummeti Raghothama Reddy’s book on Terrace gardening- ‘Terrace Garden: Midde Thota’. The book, originally written in Telugu, chronicles Reddy’s successful journey of developing a fruitful terrace gardening practice at Naarapalle, Hyderabad. Naidu commended the […]
Tata Memorial Centre Publishes Study on the Treatment of Oral Cancer In India
New Delhi, June 20, 2021: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with approximately 70% cancer cases occurring in low and middle-income countries. India’s cancer scenario is burdened with oral cavity cancer being the most common among men. In fact, India accounted for almost a third […]
Cancer: First CAR-T cell therapy conducted at ACTREC, Tata Hospital
New Delhi, June 11, 2021: The Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy has emerged as a breakthrough in cancer treatment. Clinical trials conducted globally have shown promising results in end stage patients, especially in patients suffering from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Though this technology has a remarkable therapeutic potential for cancer patients, at present this technology is […]