New Delhi, April 15, 2023: A new sandwich based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for the detection of Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2( SARS-CoV-2) could provide an efficient substitute for RT-PCR tests. It can detect that RBD antigen of the SARS-CoV-2 at an early stage of infection with a visual line of […]
Category: Health
Army including millets like bajra in its rations
With a view to promote consumption of millets in light of UN declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the Indian Army has steered introduction of Millets Flour in the rations of soldiers. This landmark decision will ensure troops are supplied with native and traditional grains after over half a century, when these were […]
Upper age limit of 65 years to receive deceased donor organ removed
New Delhi, March 22, 2023: As per the new Government guidelines, the upper age limit of 65 years for eligibility for registration to receive deceased donor organ has been removed. Now, a person of any age can register for receiving deceased donor organ. The government has also decided to do away with the domicile requirement […]
5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas to be celebrated on March 7th
New Delhi, March 05, 2023: Department of Pharmaceuticals is celebrating the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas on 7th March 2023. Events have been planned in different cities starting from 1st March 2023 to 7th March 2023 which will focus on awareness about the Jan Aushadhi Scheme. Seminars, Programs for children, women and NGO’s, Heritage walks, Health […]
Current insight on the mechanisms of Cobra venom cytotoxins can help anti-venom therapy
New Delhi, Feb 09, 20223: Scientists have traced the mechanisms of the toxic action of cobra venom, paving a path towards developing strategies for application of antivenom or small molecule inhibitors, which can help mitigate the local toxic effects of cobra venom retained at the bite site. Cobras (genus Naja) are widely distributed over Asia and […]
“Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and its Complications”
New Delhi, Feb 01, 2023: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial endocrine disorder which is characterized by chronic anovulation. Irregular periods, hirsutism, weight gain are the common symptoms of PCOS. It is the most prevailing female endocrine disorder and the pre-eminent cause of infertility, with the worldwide range of 6-26%, and in India it […]
Protein found in Zebrafish can regenerate aged discs in human vertebrae
New Delhi, January 16, 2023: A protein found in the backbone of zebrafish that plays a positive role in disc maintenance and promotes regeneration in aged discs between vertebrae can have potential therapeutic implications to promote regeneration in degenerated human discs. In humans, discs degenerate naturally, leading to many related health concerns, including low back, […]
Jan Aushadhi Chyawanprash Special launched
New Delhi, Jan 05, 2023: A new product Jan Aushadhi Chyawanprash under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) launched in New Delhi today. Chief Executive Officer of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) Ravi Dadhich launched this new product. This Jan Aushadhi Chyawanprash will now be available at all Jan Aushadhi Kendras across […]
Fit India Movement: India’s top nutritionists and fitness experts set to help New Year fitness plan
New Delhi, January 05, 2023: Fit India Movement, a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to launch a special online series titled, ‘Fit India-Sunday Talks,’ to mark the New Year. The program, an online talk show by eminent fitness experts and Fit India icons starts from 8th January until 26th […]
Inclusion of Yoga in the treatment of breast cancer patients is highly beneficial
New Delhi, December 25, 2022: As per a study by the Tata Memorial Hospital, inclusion of Yoga in the treatment of breast cancer patients is highly beneficial. The inclusion of Yoga resulted in a 15% relative improvement in disease free survival (DFS) and 14% in overall survival (OS). The yoga intervention was carefully designed with inputs […]