GNIDSR-Kolkata, IIT- Kharagpur and IIEST-Shibpur sign MoU for oral healthcare research
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): With rise in oral cancer in India and the need to enhance research in oral healthcare, Kolkata-based Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research (GNIDSR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two leading institutes of West Bengal, on Monday.
Kolkata hosts seminar on “Global Advancement In Pharmaceutical Research and Startupâ€
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): The international seminar entitled “Global Advancement In Pharmaceutical Research and Startup†was jointly organized by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technologyunder the flagship of JIS Group and Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association, Bengal branch.
Tata Steel Noamundi Hospital awarded for being the “Best Patient Centric Hospital in Jharkhandâ€
New Delhi/ Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): Tata Steel Noamundi Hospital has been conferred with the Prime Time Global Healthcare Excellence Awards 2016 under the category of “Best Patient Centric Hospital in Jharkhandâ€.
Gwalior zoo shut down after 15 painted storks die of avian influenza
Bhopal/Gwalior, Oct 22 (IBNS): The Gwalior Zoo was shut down on Saturday following lab tests confirming that the 15 storks have died from bird flu, according to media reports.
Sahil Khan steals the show at the BIGMUSCLES Nutrition success party
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS): BIGMUSCLES Nutrition, a supplement and nutrition company, recently announced actor turned fitness enthusiast Sahil Khan as their brand ambassador.
Robotic Surgery Vattikuti Fellowship for seven Indian surgeons
New Delhi October 19 (IBNS): Detroit headquartered Vattikuti Foundation, a non-profit focused on promoting Robotic Surgery in the India, Europe and United States, has awarded year-long fellowships to seven Indian surgeons to specialize in Robotic Surgery in the areas of Urology, Gynecology and Head and Neck surgery.
Government mulling strong punishment for celebrities endorsing misleading ads
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): Union Food & Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has said that government will bring a new Consumer Protection Law in the upcoming Parliament session, according to media reports on Monday.
Zika virus infection may prevent reinfection,study finds
Washington, Oct 14 (IBNS): People infected with Zika virus may not be susceptible to Zika virus again, according to the latest research involving Kansas State University's Biosecurity Research Institute.
WHO report warns global actions and investments to end tuberculosis epidemic are falling far short
Washington, Oct 14 (IBNS): New data published by WHO in its 2016 "Global Tuberculosis Report" show that countries need to move much faster to prevent, detect, and treat the disease if they are to meet global targets.
World Sight Day aims to raise global awareness about eye health care
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): The Union government set up free eye check-up and treatment facilities in designated health centres all over the country as part of the World Sight Day celebrations on Thursday, according to media reports.
Sahil Khan to be the face of Bigmuscles Nutrition
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS): Supplement brand Bigmuscles Nutrition has signed actor and fitness enthusiast Sahil Khan to be the new face of the brand, an official release stated.
Cabinet approves amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014.
Health Canada okays use of naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose
Toronto, Oct 5 (IBNS): Canada's Health Minister Jane Philpott has authorized the prompt use of non-prescription Naloxone nasal spray to prevent deaths from opioid overdose, according to media reports.
First dengue vaccine approved in more than 10 countries
Kolkata/Lyon, Oct 4 (IBNS): Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi, announced on Tuesday that Dengvaxia dengue vaccine has now received its 11th marketing approval, four of which granted from Regulatory Authorities recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).