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HC dismisses senior doctor's plea against Delhi govt notification on COVID
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by a senior doctor challenging Delhi government notification that directed doctors and allied medical staff to function in a single category irrespective of differences in their seniority and core m
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IMA seeks strong law against healthcare violence, demands action over assa
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking an effective and strong law "against healthcare violence".
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COVID vaccination in Andhra crosses 1 crore mark
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Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 1 (ANI): As many as 1,00,74,471 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Andhra Pradesh, said State Medical Health and Family Welfare Commissioner on Tuesday.
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Pediatric ward to be set up in all district hospitals in Karnataka, says s
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): In a bid to ensure preparedness for a possible third wave, the Karnataka government has decided to set up pediatrics wards in all district hospitals, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Tuesday.
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BRICS backs India-South Africa's COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver proposal
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): BRICS on Tuesday extended their support for a temporary global waiver on patent protection for COVID-19 vaccines and also reiterated the need for sharing of vaccine doses, transfer of technology, development of local production capacities and supply chains fo
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334 Oxygen Expresses complete journey; Assam receives fourth Oxygen Expres
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): As many as 334 Oxygen Express trains have delivered more than 22916 metric tonnes (MT) of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in over 1357 tankers to various states across the country, the Ministry of Railways informed on Tuesday.
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IMA extends support to 'black day' protest against Ramdev
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday wrote a letter supporting the nationwide "black day" protest against yoga guru Ramdev for his alleged "derogatory and distasteful statements" against allopathic doctors and modern medicine.
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Here's why overweight people should not consume alcohol!
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Sydney [Australia], June 1 (ANI): A study led by the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre observed medical data from nearly half a million people and found that people who are obese and overweight worsens liver-damaging effects of alcohol.
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Plea in Supreme Court to recognise journalists as 'front line warriors'
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking immediate direction and or appropriate orders to recognise journalists as "front line warriors" and to lay down guidelines to give the necessary medical facilities to journalists.
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COVID-19: Delhi's Sir Gangaram Hospital begins monoclonal antibody cocktai
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Delhi's Sir Gangaram Hospital on Tuesday commenced administration of Monoclonal Antibody Cocktail (MAC) to coronavirus patients, the medical facility said in a statement.
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No shortage of vaccine in country, confident to inoculate whole population
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New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Underlining that there is no shortage of COVID-19 vaccine in the country, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava on Tuesday expressed confidence that India's entire population will be vaccinated by December 2021.
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Scientists discover new genetic form of ALS in children
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Washington [US], June 1 (ANI): In a study of 11 medical-mystery patients, an international team of researchers led by scientists at the National Institutes of Health and the Uniformed Services University (USU) discovered a new and unique form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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