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Brain-dead patient's organ donation gives new life to multiple recipients

The patient's relatives agreed to donate his liver, two kidneys, lungs, heart, skin, and corneas

HP Correspondent

Friday, October 13, 2023

A 49% surge in ophthalmology consultations for conjunctivitis among young adults

There has been a surge in conjunctivitis and eye infections in the last few weeks but doctors suggest that with simple preventive measures can curb the infection

HP Correspondent

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Vision is considered the most important aspect of aging by Indias: Survey

In India, vision ranks number one, above memory and mobility as the most important aspect of aging. 54 percent of Indians aged 50 and above feel older when they have to wear glasses

HP Correspondent

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Family planning can prevent depression and psychosis in women

Family planning enables women to bear a child when they are in a position to provide emotional, physical, and financial support

HP Correspondent

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Dr Jitendra Singh launches the GEMCOVAC®-OM, an Omicron-specific mRNA-based Booster vaccine

This mRNA vaccine has been developed using the indigenous platform technology by Gennova, with funding support from Department of Biotechnology and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

HP Correspondent

Monday, June 26, 2023

Sankara eye hospital develops a unique tactile braille poster for Surya Namaskar

Sankara Eye Hospital, a leading healthcare institution specializing in eye care, partnered with CII Young Indians to develop a poster with embossed images and braille

HP Correspondent

Monday, June 26, 2023

Indigenous foods can address malnutrition in vulnerable tribal communities in India: The George Institute

Study done by the Nutrition team at the George Institute India as part of the intermediate fellowship of Suparna Ghosh-Jerath, under the DBT Wellcome trust

HP Correspondent

Friday, April 28, 2023

Avg daily Covid cases hits 5,500

About 34000 hospitals across the country took part in the two-day long covid mock drill =

HP Correspondent

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Breast density can now predict your cancer risk: Research

The estimation of breast density using a deep learning model has the potential to enhance the prediction of breast cancer risk

HP Correspondent

Sunday, April 9, 2023

India records 5,357 new cases of Covid-19

India recorded 5,357 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the active caseload to 32,814, as per the latest health ministry data on Sunday

HP Correspondent

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Performing a liver transplant on this three-month-old baby was a deeply gratifying moment in my career 

Surgery has, and continues to fascinate me. I chose a surgical residency due to its immediacy- one can exercise a certain set of skills and be privy to seeing instant resu....

"Our at-home microbiome test is designed to help people understand how gut microbiome influences their overall health"  

Anuradha Acharya, the founder of MapMyGenome, is a serial entrepreneur who strongly believes in utilizing genome knowledge to create personalised health plans ....

This handy, wireless pocket-sized ECG machine can revolutionise cardiac care 

This engineer couple, Neha and Rahul, took up the challenge to make a leadless, portable ECG device themselves....

University of Dundee Research aims to solve Neuropathic Pain mysteries

Researchers at the University of Dundee seek to understand the mechanisms driving neuropathic pain and its intensity in patients, which affects appr....

International Research Conference on Covid-19 and Its Impact on Mental Health is scheduled to happen on Dec 26, 2023. This one day event is expecting to see ...