Isolated Case of Japanese Encephalitis Reported in DelhiAn isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has been reported in Delhi, sparking health concerns amid the city’s ongoing battle against air pollution. A 72-year-old diabetic man from Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, tested positive for JE during his treatment at AIIMS. The diagnosis was confirmed via IgM ELISA on November 6, following his admission for chest pain on November 3. After receiving supportive care, he was discharged on November 15.
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New Rule Expands Kidney and Liver Transplant Options for HIV-Positive Patients in the USIn a groundbreaking move, the United States has officially removed restrictions on kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients. Previously limited to research studies, this new rule aims to expand the organ donor pool and shorten wait times for all transplant patients, regardless of HIV status.
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Govt’s New TB Supplement Sparks Expert Concerns Amid Pending Trial ResultsThe government has recently approved the rollout of Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation (EDNS) for 12 lakh underweight tuberculosis (TB) patients, despite pending trial results on its efficacy. The sachets, containing sweetened peanut paste, milk powder, and oil, will replace traditional food support for two months. However, experts warn this decision may commercialize care and prove costlier than providing a food basket, a proven intervention recommended by a landmark trial.
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Neuralink Advances Brain Implant Feasibility Trials for QuadriplegiaNeuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-tech startup, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking feasibility study for its wireless brain-computer interface and experimental robotic arm. The study, approved by Health Canada and now expanding in the U.S., aims to empower patients with quadriplegia to control external devices using their thoughts.
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Experts Dismiss Navjot Sidhu’s Claims on Wife’s Cancer RecoveryTata Memorial Hospital oncologists have strongly refuted claims made by Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu about his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s recovery from stage 4 cancer through a dietary regimen. Sidhu, in a widely circulated video, attributed her recovery to practices such as intermittent fasting, avoiding sugar and dairy, consuming turmeric, neem water and apple cider vinegar. He claimed these methods played a critical role in her survival.
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