Entries by aaron

Deep learning-accelerated MRI improves detection of acute ischemic stroke: Study

Germany: Deep learning (DL)-accelerated brain MRI is four times faster, offers better image quality and diagnostic confidence and hence improves the detection of acute ischemic lesions compared to conventional MRI, a recent study published in Radiology has shown. The researchers assert that the technique could translate to better patient care in that it could cut […]

Consumer Court dismisses complaint against Gastrointestinal Surgeon, orders Religare health insurance company to compensate

Ludhiana: Holding that insurance companies are required to be more liberal in their approach without being too technical, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Ludhiana has dismissed a complaint against Gastrointestinal Surgeon and directed Religare Health Insurance Company to consider and reimburse a patient’s medical claim in accordance with the policy terms and conditions. […]

Hearing relaxing words in your sleep slows your heart down

A discovery by researchers from the GIGA – Center of Research Cyclotron at University of Liège reveals that the sleeping body also reacts to the external world during sleep, explaining how some information from the sensory environment can affect sleep quality. Researchers at ULiège have collaborated with the University of Fribourg in Switzerland to investigate […]

EU medicines regulator backs Biogen ALS drug

Cambridge: Biogen Inc. has announced the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion recommending a marketing authorization under exceptional circumstances for QALSODY (tofersen) for the treatment of adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), associated with a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene. “If […]

Register or face action: Medical Establishments in Telangana Get Ultimatum

Hyderabad: Issuing an ultimatum to the medical establishments, the Telangana Government authorities have asked them to ensure that they have proper registration. In case they lack the requirement, the authorities have asked them to register or renew their registration in the next few days. Failing to do so, such medical establishments shall face action under the […]

PM Modi to inaugurate 250-bed IPD at AIIMS Rajkot on February 25

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Gujarat’s first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot built at a cost of Rs 1,195 crore on February 25. The Institute will begin admitting patients to its 250-bed Indoor patient department (IPD).  This will be one of the five AIIMS to be dedicated to the […]

INI CET January 2024: AIIMS Nagpur notifies on Stray Vacancy Round, details

Nagpur- Through a notice, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur announced the date of the INI-CET stray vacancy round Counseling January 2024 session. Along with this, the seat matrix for 05 vacant seats in AIIMS, Nagpur has also been mentioned. The INI-CET Stray round or Spot Counseling January 2024 session is scheduled […]

India implementing largest digital programme for TB surveillance and monitoring

New Delhi: India has made ”significant progress” in scaling up molecular diagnostics and is implementing the largest digital programme for TB surveillance and monitoring, an official said during a convention for health writers in the national capital on Wednesday.  Experts discussed the latest innovations, challenges and collaborative solutions in the fight against TB at the […]