First time researchers ever have estimated the rate of tuberculosis (TB) in incarcerated persons - published in The Lancet Public Health (Paris, France) — People in prison are nine times more at risk of developing tuberculosis than the general population globally. For the first time ever researchers
Tuberculosis (TB) B and Covid-19 can be a deadly combination in children and will require immediate intervention. TB is one of the potential risk factors for severe Covid disease. TB and COVID co-infection in children can lead to higher mortality and morbidity rates. Bai Jerbai
Successful kidney transplant performed by Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai When it comes to kidney transplants, India has never boasted positive numbers. It was estimated that around 1.8 lakh persons suffer from renal failure every year in India. However, the number of renal transplants done is only
Young adults below 25 years of age are the most affected segment Nearly 76% of the Indian population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, according to data from tests of more than 2.2 lakh people conducted across 27 cities in India by Tata 1mg Labs recently. While 79%
Dr Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva opines ‘Home to test and Home to treat’ through hand-held devices like X-Ray machines, and active case finding in communities may be instrumental towards TB elimination in India One of the infectious diseases taking away the lives of 1.5 million people every
• The campaign aims to increase awareness about Tuberculosis as a curable disease and promote early diagnosis. • Starting from Delhi, the campaign has covered Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani and Rudrapur in Uttrakhand and will now cover Kanpur : As part of its
Truenat, an innovative point of care Real-Time PCR platform manufactured by Goa-based Molbio Diagnostics, has received Emergency Use Authorization by the DCGI for their Nipah test. This is the first kit in India to receive regulatory approval to conduct tests for Nipah. Nipah virus (NiV) is
