Superbugs: The Costly Threat Draining Families and Hospitals in IndiaAntibiotic resistance in India has reached alarming levels, posing a significant threat to public health and finances. A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in BMJ Open reveals that treating drug-resistant bacterial infections in private hospitals costs substantially more than treating drug-susceptible infections. Pharmaceuticals, ICU stays, and the use of advanced antibiotics are driving these costs, leaving many families financially strained.
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December 30, 2024
Pharma Firm Faces Heat Over ₹1.91 Cr Freebies to DoctorsAbbVie Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of U.S.-based AbbVie Inc., has been reprimanded for violating the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), 2024, by sponsoring international trips for 30 doctors under the guise of professional development. The company spent nearly ₹1.91 crore on travel and accommodations for events in Monaco and Paris, including the Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress.
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December 28, 2024
AI Revolution: NHS to Trial World’s First Diabetes Risk Detection ToolIn a groundbreaking move, the NHS in England will trial the world’s first AI-powered tool to predict type 2 diabetes risk up to 13 years before symptoms emerge. Scheduled to begin in 2025 at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, this innovation marks a new frontier in preventative healthcare.
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December 27, 2024
AIIMS Delhi and BFI Collaborate for Research on "Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (rUTIs)"In a significant move to advance public healthcare, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has partnered with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) to drive innovation in biomedical research. The collaboration was formalized with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at AIIMS Delhi.
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December 25, 2024
AI Tool Developed to Predict IVF Outcomes in Male InfertilityMarking a significant leap forward, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Amity University have unveiled an AI-driven tool, Fertility Predictor, capable of assessing sperm retrieval success and predicting IVF outcomes in men with Y chromosome microdeletion (YCMD), a leading genetic cause of male infertility.
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