Gujarat has reported 22 deaths among children due to Chandipura Virus (CHPV) infection during the current monsoon season, prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance, vector control measures and critical care preparedness. According to state health officials, seven patients remain under treatment at civil
The Supreme Court of India has granted the Central Government four weeks to submit a comprehensive report on the use of stem cell-based therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), while reiterating that such interventions cannot be offered as routine clinical treatment outside approved and monitored
In a significant advancement for cancer care in India, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bengaluru has become the first healthcare institution in the country to install Elekta Evo, the company's AI enhanced adaptive CT Linac platform. The installation enables clinicians to deliver Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART), supporting
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven 11-gene blood test that could pave the way for affordable and non invasive early detection of multiple cancers, marking another significant step in the use of AI for precision oncology. The novel test analyzes platelet RNA to identify
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
A researcher from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, has developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) based predictive models designed to identify women at elevated risk of cervical cancer years before clinical diagnosis, potentially enabling earlier intervention and improving patient outcomes. The research, led by
A Class XII student from Hyderabad has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted model for the early detection of lung cancer, combining DNA methylation biomarkers with machine learning to improve the accuracy of non invasive cancer screening. The research highlights the growing potential of AI-driven diagnostics
In a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and early detection of cardiovascular diseases, the Punjab government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cardiological Health and Research Institute (CHRI) to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) enabled cardiac screening technology across three districts of
The state is set for a major expansion of its healthcare and medical education infrastructure with plans to establish an additional AIIMS, a dedicated cancer hospital, four new medical colleges and multiple super specialty healthcare facilities. The proposed expansion is expected to significantly strengthen tertiary
The Indian Council of Medical Research National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) has launched a new data analytics platform aimed at enhancing disease outbreak surveillance, accelerating epidemiological investigations, and supporting real time decision making during public health emergencies. The platform has been developed to enable rapid collection,
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