Researchers have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa.
This facility ushers in a new era of gene and cell therapies to tackle scientific challenges such as targeted gene expression, immune system modulation, and long-term cell survival. The work will span from boosting immune responses against cancer to ensuring that therapeutic proteins are saf
On the occasion of World Oral Health Day, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia, Saima Wazed brought attention towards the need for prioritising oral health to tackle diseases and bring about positive health outcomes in South-East Asia.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 17: In a remarkable stride towards transforming healthcare in Uttar Pradesh, Shekhar Hospital has emerged as a beacon of advanced and affordable medical care. Established under the visionary leadership of Dr. Amod Kumar Sachan, Shekhar Hospital has intr
Researchers devised a process to convert a skin cell directly into a neuron, eliminating the need to generate induced pluripotent stem cells. Such neurons could be used to treat spinal cord injuries or diseases such as ALS.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 13: Toothlens, in collaboration with Star Health, Allied Insurance Company and Vizza Broking Services, has launched India's first cashless Dental OPD insurance program, bringing dental care under mainstream health insurance for the first time. Millions of
Additionally, around 2050 camps organised by Village level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) across 21 States and UTs, joined virtually, according to a statement from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
The Prime Minister addressed the rising concern of lifestyle diseases, particularly obesity, which has become a significant health threat and referred to a recent report predicting that by 2050, over 440 million Indians will suffer from obesity.
According to Health Minister Rao, recent tests conducted by the Food Safety Department found 22 types of metals in tattoo ink samples, raising concerns about potential health risks, including skin diseases caused by microorganisms and heavy metals.
Marking Rare Disease Day, Strand Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries and a leading genomics research company, has launched the StrandOmics Portal, an innovative digital platform designed to assist doctors in diagnosing rare diseases more efficiently.
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], February 27: Medtronic, a leader in medical technology and Philips, a leader in health technology announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in India, to educate and train cardiologists and radiologists on advanced imaging techniques for structura