Never forget the interaction between cancer and heart disease: Cardiac Specialist

Dec 20, 2016, at 06:03 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): During the MEDICON International 2016, an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Cardiac Specialist Arjun Ghosh said that a patient, who is undergoing cancer treatment, could face cardiac problems.

Heart failure a major health problem in UK: Expert

Dec 20, 2016, at 05:47 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): During an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Cardiologist Jean McEwan said that heart failure was a persistent and progressive disease in the world, while it was a major health problem in the UK.

Everyone deserves affordable treatment: Panelists say at Medicon International 2016

Dec 20, 2016, at 05:18 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): During a panel discussion at an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, experts agreed that there should be free or affordable treatment facilities in India for all middle class and poor citizens.

Maternal mortality rate is steadily declining in India, says UK doctor

Dec 20, 2016, at 04:26 am

Kolkata, Dec 19: During the MEDICON International 2016, an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Cardiac Specialist Jean McEwan said India's Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has decreased over the time.

India has the highest number of people with diabetes in the World: Rebecca Reynolds

Dec 20, 2016, at 04:03 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): Based on a report, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2013, Metabolic Medicine's professor Rebecca Reynolds said that India has the highest number of diabetic patients in the world.

Kolkata hosts international conference, Medicon International 2016, on Advanced Clinical Medicine

Dec 20, 2016, at 03:53 am

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): With an aim to exchanging ideas and sharing experiences with trainee doctors, Peerless Hospital and B. K. Roy Research Centre, Association of Physicians of India (West Bengal Chapter) and UK's Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh jointly hosted a two-day international conference on Advanced Clinical Medicine- Medicon International 2016- in Kolkata's Hyatt Regency hotel on Saturday (December 17) and Sunday (December 18).

State level meeting on HIV-AIDS and harm reduction with law enforcement agencies held in Guwahati

Dec 20, 2016, at 02:13 am

Guwahati, Dec 19 (IBNS) : A state consultation meeting on HIV AIDS and Harm Reduction with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) was held at Assam Police Headquarters in Guwahati on Monday.

Bangalore based Milann Fertility Center expands to Chandigarh

Dec 20, 2016, at 01:40 am

Bangalore, Dec 19 (IBNS): Fertility hospital Milann-The Fertility Center has announced the launch of its latest healthcare facility in Chandigarh.

Kolkata hosts third international conference on Advanced Clinical Medicine

Dec 19, 2016, at 11:12 pm

Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS): Kolkata is playing host to a very special programme - MEDICON International 2016 - the third international conference on "Advanced Clinical Medicine", being organised by Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Centre, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, UK and Association of Physicians of India (West Bengal Chapter).

Breathlessness is not a prominent symptom of hypoxaemia: UK expert

Dec 19, 2016, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IBNS): During an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Respiratory Physician Dr. Simon Hart on Saturday said that breathlessness was not a prominent symptom of hypoxaemia, which is the abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood.

Tata Hospital Mumbai records 100% 'cashless' transaction, says govt

Dec 18, 2016, at 02:14 am

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IBNS): Tata Memorial Centre Cancer Hospital, Mumbai, which functions under the aegis of Department of Atomic Energy Govt of India, has achieved 100 percent "cashless" transaction through the use of exclusive hospital - specific multipurpose pre- paid “Smartcard” which is infact a unique multipurpose card not only offering the facility to make cashless payments by the patient, but also offering the patient the access to his treatment record by registering the MRD or EMR number, officials said.

Breathlessness is not a prominent symptom of hypoxaemia: UK expert

Dec 17, 2016, at 09:18 pm

Kolkata, Dec 17 (IBNS): During an international conference on advanced clinical medicine in Kolkata, Respiratory Physician Dr. Simon Hart on Saturday said that breathlessness was not a prominent symptom of hypoxaemia, which is the abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood.

Malaria remains acute public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa – UN report

Dec 14, 2016, at 02:42 pm

New York, Dec 14 (Just Earth News): Despite major progress in the fight against malaria, the mosquito-borne disease remains an acute public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, home to 90 per cent of the world’s malaria cases, according to an annual flagship report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

UN inaugurates water project in Haiti benefiting 60,000 people as part of fight against cholera

Dec 13, 2016, at 02:22 pm

New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Sandra Honoré, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), inaugurated on 8 December a water capture and distribution project in the town of Merger, an hour outside of the Caribbean nation’s capital Port au Prince.

Malnutrition among children in Yemen at ‘all-time high,’ warns UNICEF

Dec 13, 2016, at 02:10 pm

New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): With Yemen’s health system near collapse, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Mondaythat nearly 2.2 million children are acutely malnourished and require urgent care, while at least 462,000 are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) – a near 200 per cent increase since 2014.

New online portal helps World Health Organization track global access to universal health coverage

Dec 13, 2016, at 02:06 pm

New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Marking Universal Health Coverage Day, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new data portal to track global access to universal health coverage, including information about equity of access and where services need to be improved.

Heavy alcohol use changes adolescents’ brain, says study

Dec 10, 2016, at 03:06 pm

London, Dec 10 (IBNS): Heavy alcohol use during adolescence alters the development of brain, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.

Assam: Suspected food poisoning incident kills 3

Dec 09, 2016, at 09:47 pm

Guwahati, Dec 9 (IBNS) : Food poisoning incident in Assam's Hojai district has left 3 women dead and two others ill, reports said.

No advice given regarding warning labels on fast food, says MoS Anupriya Patel

Dec 09, 2016, at 07:54 pm

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IBNS): Centre's Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), Anupriya Patel, in a written reply to the Lok Sbhha on Friday said that no advice has been given regarding warning labels on fast foods .

Narayana Superspeciality Hospital launches Brain Tumor Clinic

Dec 08, 2016, at 06:19 pm

Kolkata, Dec 8 (IBNS): Narayana Superspeciality Hospital launches a comprehensive Brain Tumor Clinic, where clinical tests and examinations to treatment and post operative care would be all available at one place. The clinic will be headed by team of experienced neurosurgeons, neurologists and radiation oncologists such as Dr Nilay Biswas, Dr Dilip Dutta, Dr Suman Mallik, Dr Jyotirup and others.

3rd round of Special Immunisation Drive in Hailakandi to begin soon

Dec 07, 2016, at 02:25 am

Guwahati, Dec 6 (IBNS) : The third round of Special Immunisation Drive to cover the left out and dropped out children and pregnant women will begin in Hailakandi district beginning Dec 12.

Toronto: Meditation with InteraXon's Muse headband promotes optimism, says report

Dec 06, 2016, at 04:49 am

Toronto, Dec 5 (IBNS): Meditation with Muse, for three consecutive days decreases apprehension and uncertainty, enriches the outlook of the person and lowers the heart rate, while longer periods of use creates optimism and reduces amygdala activity associated with the body's stress response, claimed a Toronto-based company InteraXon, which developed Muse, media reports said.

AYUSH Minister seeks suggestions from global experts to streamline Ayurveda practice

Dec 05, 2016, at 05:52 pm

Kolkata, Dec 4 (IBNS) Minister of AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik has sought for suggestions and inputs from Ayurveda researchers and practitioners world over which may be incorporated in the AYUSH Ministry’s works related to streamlining the study and practice of this traditional health science in the country.

SamiDirect launches Magnesium Effervescent Tablets

Dec 02, 2016, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS): SamiDirect has launched a health supplement Magnesium Effervescent, a healthy functional drink to supplement Magnesium in the human body.

Kolkata: The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries organizes Deceased Donor programme

Dec 02, 2016, at 05:18 pm

Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber of Commerce recently took up deceased Donor programme here.

Bihar: Eunuchs take to streets to create awareness about AIDS

Dec 02, 2016, at 01:38 am

Patna, Dec 1 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Dozens of eunuchs dressed in colourful clothes took to the streets on Thursday to create awareness in the society about AIDS which has been claiming many lives every year.

Support Elders: A new destination for elderly people

Dec 01, 2016, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS): Support Elders, a Kolkata-based social welfare organisation, provides a holistic and integrated care to elderly people.

7th World Ayurveda Congress to be held in Kolkata next month

Nov 30, 2016, at 11:19 pm

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): The 7th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) will be held from Dec 2 – 4 at Science City, Kolkata.

Unofficial safe sex emoji launched

Nov 29, 2016, at 12:47 am

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): The World’s leading sexual wellbeing brand, Durex, have today announced “Umbrella with Raindrops” as the overwhelming choice (23.3%) in a global poll to find the unofficial safe sex emoji.

J P Nadda takes pledge donate his organs amidst thousands of enthusiasts, donors

Nov 27, 2016, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IBNS): Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda took a pledge to donate his organs amidst thousands of enthusiasts comprising officers, staffers, doctors, nurses and other paramedical staff members of all Central Government Hospitals of New Delhi who also pledged along with him, here on Sunday.