Researchers in South Korea have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered mobile application designed to support clinicians in making faster and more accurate decisions in pediatric emergency departments, potentially improving outcomes for critically ill children before laboratory and imaging results become available. The application is powered
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered electrocardiogram (ECG) tool capable of identifying hidden signs associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) before symptoms appear, offering a potential breakthrough in the early detection of one of the world's leading causes of unexpected mortality. The study found that
Researchers have identified 74 genetic regions associated with anxiety, including 39 previously undiscovered DNA variants, in what is being described as the largest genome wide association study (GWAS) ever conducted on the condition. The findings could significantly improve the understanding of anxiety disorders and accelerate
With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
What started as persistent headaches soon became a life-altering diagnosis for a 22-year-old woman when her sudden seizure led to the diagnosis of a concerning, large brain tumor. Headed by Dr. Sunil Kutty, Consultant Neurosurgeon, the team was successfully able to remove the tumor using a neuronavigation technology, allowing the young woman
The Government of Gujarat has launched a first of its kind 'Health Passport' initiative under the School Health Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SHRBSK) to create a comprehensive, lifelong health record for every child in the state from birth until the age of 18 years. The
Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that more than 42 crore people have been screened for hypertension under India's nationwide population based screening programme delivered through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), with over 7.3 crore individuals diagnosed with the condition. The minister said the
Health authorities in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district have reported 26 new cases of cerebral malaria and 18 additional cases of malaria following an intensified screening drive across affected villages, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the region. While no new fatalities were
Kerala has reported two deaths due to leptospirosis and identified nine new cases of the bacterial disease, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and public awareness measures amid the ongoing monsoon season. The state health department has urged residents, particularly those in high risk areas,
