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Scientists discover possible cure for nicotine addiction
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, there may be an alternative way to treat cigarette addictions. Researchers discovered that theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS) - which uses intense, rapidly varying magnetic field pulses to impact b
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India showcases PM Gatishakti National masterplan at ADB conference
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India took centre stage at the '2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration through Economic Corridor Development (ECD),' organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Tbilisi, Georgia, from September 5 to 7.
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Concussions early in life linked to cognitive decline later: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A study of twins found that having a concussion early in life is associated with lower scores on tests of thinking and memory abilities decades later, as well as a faster drop in those scores than twins who did not have a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Global Fund Reaffirms that Indian Innovations Can Save Millions Around the
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 30: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (The Global Fund) announced the successful conclusion of the first summit focused on their strategic partnership with India. The event brought together public health actors from the government of India, pr
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Tunnelling of the entire Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor completed
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a significant development towards providing faster regional connectivity in NCR, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) achieved today a major milestone with the TBM Breakthrough of Sudarshan 4.4 at Vaishali retrieving shaft, Ghaziabad.
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Yogi govt gears up to make gram panchayats of Uttar Pradesh 'TB-free'
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s office, the initiative will be implemented on the ground soon with the collective effort of the District Tuberculosis Officer and District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO).
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WB govt should implement Ayushman Bharat at ground level for benefit of pe
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
So far, 30 of 33 states have agreed to the co-branding plan except for Delhi, Odisha, and West Bengal which have opted to remain out of it.
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SBI Foundation Gives Indian Head Injury Foundation a Rs 1.45 Cr Facelift w
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 25: As per the report titled “Traumatic Brain Injury”, it is estimated that in India nearly 10 lakh people are injured, 2 lakh die in accidents and nearly 10 lakh require rehabilitation services every year. Among various injuries, Traumatic Brain Injurie
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Metropolis Foundation adopts 1,000 Tuberculosis (TB) patients in Mumbai, u
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: Metropolis Foundation, the CSR arm of Metropolis Healthcare, today announced that it has adopted 1000 TB patients in Mumbai under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. This is the second cycle of the CSR programme, in which Metropolis Foundation
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Harmonising healthcare leadership: G20 India presidency and India's ascent
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In an epoch defined by global collaboration and technological advancements, the G20 Health Ministers' meeting commenced on August 17, 2023, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With over 70 delegates from diverse nations of the G20 participating, this event carried immense significance. Four parallel
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WHO South-East Asia region member countries adopt Gandhinagar declaration
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Regional Director WHO South-East Asia, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh in her address to a ministerial meeting ‘Sustain, Accelerate, and Innovate to end TB in the South-East Asia Region’ on Thursday said: “Today, urgent action is needed more than ever to achieve our goal of a region free of tuberc
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UP CM Yogi directs officials to expedite TB screening, testing
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued instructions for providing immediate treatment to tuberculosis patients and containment of the infection upon confirmation of the disease in any individual in the state. This action is being taken in line with the efforts to fulfil Prim
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