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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
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India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Bengaluru Central Ayurveda Institute Earns International Quality Accreditation
Central Ayurveda Research Institute Bengaluru earns ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, marking a major upgrade in laboratory quality and patient care.
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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
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Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
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Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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Medical Trials To Now Focus On Indian Body Type, Data: New ICMR Mandate
The Indian Council of Medical Research has implemented a new mandate that prioritises clinical trials based on Indian body types and lifestyles for greater accuracy. Here is what you should know and why it matters.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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ICMR Begins Human Trials For Improved Kyasanur Forest Disease Vaccine
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a regional infectious disease in the Western Ghats region, in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, and Maharashtra.
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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
-
India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Bengaluru Central Ayurveda Institute Earns International Quality Accreditation
Central Ayurveda Research Institute Bengaluru earns ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, marking a major upgrade in laboratory quality and patient care.
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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
-
Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
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Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
-
Medical Trials To Now Focus On Indian Body Type, Data: New ICMR Mandate
The Indian Council of Medical Research has implemented a new mandate that prioritises clinical trials based on Indian body types and lifestyles for greater accuracy. Here is what you should know and why it matters.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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ICMR Begins Human Trials For Improved Kyasanur Forest Disease Vaccine
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a regional infectious disease in the Western Ghats region, in states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, and Maharashtra.
