Everything you need to know about Govt. Medical College: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Govt. Medical College: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, May 24 (ANI): A team of researchers has revealed the roots of a common type of childhood asthma, showing that it is very different from other asthma cases.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Extreme heat can affect medicines and these can become life threatening for those using them, doctors said Thursday.
Washington, May 23 (ANI): Overexpression of a gene associated with schizophrenia causes classic symptoms of the disorder that are reversed when gene expression returns to normal, scientists have shown in mice models.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Condemning the alleged casual approach of the Medical Council of India (MCI) in regulating medical education, a group of doctors said Wednesday the country is facing a deep quality crisis.
Los Angeles, May 22 (IANS) Scientists have identified an amino acid fragment that can be used to halt cancer spread, says a study.
Washington, May 22 (ANI): In a surprising discovery, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture.
Washington, May 22 (ANI): University of Cincinnati researchers have identified a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which could help with earlier diagnosis and intervention in those who have not yet shown symptoms.
Panaji, May 21 (IANS) The Goa Medical College (GMC), the state's top health facility, regularly faces water shortage because people steal taps installed in the hospital premises, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Tuesday.
London, May 21 (IANS) Cold weather affects blood pressure, shows a study that assessed a staggering 169,000 blood pressure measurements.
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Researchers have found that human kidneys discarded for transplant can potentially serve as a natural "scaffolding material" for manufacturing replacement organs in the lab using regenerative medicine techniques.
Washington, May 20 (ANI): White men and women of European descent inherit common foot disorders, such as bunions (hallux valgus) and lesser toe deformities, including hammer or claw toe, a new study has revealed.
Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) A woman died here of swine flu late Friday, health officials said Saturday.
Houston, May 16 (IANS) Four US students have developed shoes that extract energy with every step to power portable electronics and, perhaps someday, life-preserving medical devices, US media reported.
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Scientists have developed a biodegradable implant, which in combination with a gel - that increases nerve growth and healing - can help restore the functionality of a torn or damaged nerve.
Washington, May 14 (ANI): People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, a new study has found.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) In a big relief to aspiring medical students, the Supreme Court Monday paved the way for government and private medical colleges to admit students to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for the 2013 session.
Washington, May 13 (ANI): A physician specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy has offered some tips to deal with dyspareunia, the technical term for pain during sexual intercourse, which can be related to mental or physical causes.
Washington, May 12 (ANI): The best workout partner may be one who understands that silence is golden, a Kansas State University researcher in the College of Human Ecology has stated.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): A novel anti-cocaine vaccine developed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College has been successfully tested in primates, bringing them closer to launching human clinical trials.
Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Family members of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was battered inside a Jammu jail last week, met him at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Tuesday and appealed to the Indian Government to let him go back to his country.
Amritsar, May 7 (ANI): Two members of the family of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, arrived in Amritsar via the Wagah-Attari border.
Two family members of injured Pak prisoner Sanaullah Ranjey, whose medical condition is still very critical, are reaching today at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh as India has granted Visa to them, Pakistani official informed to media........................
Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Islamabad has granted visa to two relatives of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail.
Chandigarh, May 6 (ANI): Pakistan's High Commissioner Salman Bashir, who visited compatose Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Monday, sought an impartial probe into the attack on him.
New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 6 (ANI): With Islamabad seeking the evacuation of Sanaullah, who was attacked in a Jammu jail by fellow inmates last week, India on Monday said the Pakistani prisoner's medical condition is such that it does not permit any movement.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): One in six high school students (16.2 percent) reported being electronically bullied within the past 12 months, according to a new study.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability, but quickly recognizing the signs of it and seeking immediate medical care from specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life, say an expert at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Mothers exposed to flame retardants during pregnancy may put their offspring at high risk for learning problems and hyperactivity in their early childhood, a new study has warned.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a discovery that is paving the way for the diagnosis and treatment of a rare genetic disorder related to the brain's functioning, a team of researchers has identified the causative gene behind the disease, which delays development of motor activities in children.
Chandigarh, May 5 (ANI): Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, on Sunday remained critical at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here.
Chandigarh, May 4 (ANI): Doctors treating injured Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Saturday said that his condition remains critical.
London, May 4 (ANI): Bad habits, which increase heart disease risk, could also be affecting brain function in people as young as 35, a study has suggested.
Houston, May 3 (IANS) Scientists have shed light on the deadly Ebola virus's mechanism of disrupting the immune system of patients, says a study.
Boston, May 3 (IANS) Scientists have created a synthetic polymer that functions as a joint lubricant aimed at providing relief to arthritis patients, says a study.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new joint lubricant could bring longer lasting relief to millions of osteoarthritis sufferers, say researchers who developed it.
London, May 1 (ANI): Air passengers should avoid making important decisions whilst cruising at altitude, according to Britain's first professor of aerospace medicine.
Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - one of the widely prescribed antidepressants -have been associated with increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, hospital readmission and mortality when taken around the time of surgery, a new study has revealed.
London, April 30 (IANS) Families of chubby youngsters, beware! Men who turn obese in their early 20s are significantly less likely to reach their middle age, a new study published in the British Medical Journal has suggested.
Sydney, Apr.28 (ANI): An Australian politician has accused the government of ignoring the human rights violations taking place in Sri Lanka and focusing more on domestic politics.
Sydney, Apr.28 (ANI): Female feticide is not only a practice prevalent in India, but has also spread its influence in Australian abortion clinics where doctors have revealed that they are facing parents' requests to know the sex of unborn babies and demands for abortion if and when it is a girl child.
Washington, Apr. 28 (ANI): A new survey at The Ohio State University has supported what previous research has shown to be true - people, who have higher beliefs in their ability to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviours also have more participation in behaviours that support their overall health.
Tokyo, April 28 (ANI): High blood pressure is one of the reasons for grave illnesses such as strokes, heart and renal diseases.
Washington, April 28 (ANI): Women around the world face many claims surrounding their beauty regimens during pregnancy.
Washington, April 28 (ANI): A study by Loyola University Medical Center physicians have found that about one-third of patients suffer depression following a stroke, and depression in turn increases the risk of stroke.
London, April 27 (ANI): A daily crossword or Sudoku puzzle can help boost brain power and keep mind alert in old age, a new study has claimed.
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) A medical board has been constituted to treat Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was admitted to the ICU of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital after a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in Kot Lakhpat jail Friday, a media report said.
Dr. A.K.Walia, Hon'ble Minister (Health & Family Welfare) Govt. of NCT Delhi has said that there is need of integration of all forms of medical sciences for obtaining holistic health & appreciated the effort of Health Dept. for bringing various health care systems on a single platform.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The capital Wednesday got a state of the art hospital dedicated to orthopaedics, spine and rheumatology.
In a shocking incidence, at least 70 people were killed and over 600 injured when an eight-storeyed building crumbled on the outskirts of capital Dhaka. The incidence took place around 8:45 a.m. The building housed a market, several garment factories and a bank branch
Washington, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that a cancer drug that works by inhibiting the growth of blood vessels might also help reduce fat.
Washington, April 23 (ANI): People living in urban areas with more green spaces enjoy greater well-being than those residing in cities lacking gardens and parks, according to new research.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The five-year-old Delhi rape survivor is recovering as expected and her fever has come down, a doctor atending on her said Tuesday.
Washington, April 23 (ANI): An Indian study has found that 30.4 percent of hip fracture patients died within one year, with the majority of deaths occurring within the first six months after fracture, and survivors had high rates of functional impairment
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) DNA profiles of aarmed forces personnel would be stored in a data bank to help in identification during operations or any other contingency from any fragment of body tissue, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.
Kaushambi/ Mumbai, Apr. 22 (ANI): Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Monday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government for giving 'Z' plus security to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, and said that the Centre is not worried about the common man's safety.
Shimla, April 22 (IANS) Healthcare services in the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH) here were affected following an indefinite agitation by doctors and paramedical staff, officials said Monday.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Indian cinema-goers are exposed to 14 billion images of tobacco use in Bollywood films each year, says a study, calling for measures to deal with this exposure.
New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): Doctors treating the five year old rape victim at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said on Monday that she was recovering well, and estimated that it would take at least two weeks for her to show signs of good progress.
New Delhi, April 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned the government's move of to provide 'Z' category security to Reliance Industries Limited Chairman, Mukesh Ambani.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The five-year-old rape survivor is recovering and her wounds are showing signs of healing, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) said Monday.
Washington, April 22 (ANI): A new study by scientists including one of an Indian origin has found that aspirin slowed the growth of breast cancer cell lines in the lab and significantly reduced the growth of tumors in mice.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The five-year-old girl who was brutally raped here is in "stable" condition after undergoing surgery, doctors said Sunday.
Washington, April 21 (IANS) As US authorities prepared to question the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings to find out the motive for the terror attack they may face an unexpected problem, according to a media report.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Health and Family Minister A.K. Walia Saturday called upon medical professionals to work in close association with one another as well as with environmental specialists to achieve the goal of holistic health.
London, Apr. 20 (ANI): The inquest jury concluded that Savita Halappanavar's death last year in October occurred specifically due to sepsis, e-coli and miscarriage.
Lucknow, April 20 (IANS) Unhappy with the tardy progress in initiatives to deal with the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh, the government has fixed time lines for completion of pending projects, an official said Saturday.
Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): A 27-year-old American, who lost his both legs in Boston Marathon bombings, looked into the eyes of the man who planted the bomb minutes before the explosion, his brother has said.
Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): Condom snorting is the latest craze to hit US and Britain.
Washington, April 19 (ANI): A baseline adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) was found to be associated with a lower risk of hyperuricemia, defined as a serum uric acid (SUA) concentration higher than 7mg/dl in men and higher than 6mg/dl in women, according to a study.
Shimla, April 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Thursday announced a health programme under which critical illness of children studying in government schools will be covered.
Washington, April 18 (ANI): Scientists have been trying to understand the mechanisms that control the action of leptin, the appetite-regulation hormone that was discovered in 1994.
London, April 18 (ANI): Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have reported discovery of a specific gene that regulates the heart's ability to regenerate after injuries.
Washington, April 18 (ANI): Scientists have been trying to understand the mechanisms that control the action of leptin, the appetite-regulation hormone that was discovered in 1994.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A private hospital Wednesday said a baby girl, who was born three-and-a-half months premature and survived despite complications, might be the tiniest baby in Delhi.
Washington, April 17 (ANI): A single 15-minute session of high frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over the prefrontal cortex temporarily reduced cue-induced smoking craving in nicotine-dependent individuals, a new study has shown.
Boston, April 17 (IANS) The third victim in Tuesday's Boston Marathon blasts has been identified as a Chinese national, according to officials from the Chinese consulate.
Researchers have developed a unique smartphone app that would help monitor you weigh loss effectively. The smartphone application named as My Meal Mate app allows users observe their food intake and exercise and set a weight loss target. In addition to that, the application also sends a weekly update on progress through text message.
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Researchers have developed a smartphone app as the sole method for monitoring weight loss.
Boston, April 16 (IANS) At least 10 amputations have been performed and doctors pulled "ball bearings out of people" following the twin Boston bombings that left three people dead and over 140 injured.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Get rid of bacteria and improve public health to prevent stomach cancer in developing countries, Australian Nobel laureate Robin Warren said here Saturday.
Buenos Aires, April 13 (IANS) Paraguayan hooligans attacked several Argentine football fans who were being treated in a hospital in Paraguay's capital Asuncion for cuts and scrapes sustained during a regional tournament match.
Washington, April 11 (ANI): A simple pair of flat, flexible footwear (mobility shoes) could help patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) walk better, a study has found.
Melbourne, Apr 11 (ANI): Stephen Hawking, who spent his career decoding the universe, has urged the continuation of space exploration for humanity's sake.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): Researchers have observed how a nation that lost an average of 5kg per head over five years contributed to a halving of the death rate from diabetes and a one third reduction in deaths from heart disease.
Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): The shape of a person's spinal column may predict their risk for disability in old age, a research has claimed.
London, Apr. 9 (ANI): The remains of poet Pablo Neruda, who died in 1973, have been exhumed by forensic experts in Chile.
Washington, April 8 (ANI): Your skin can be a crucial early-warning system for a range of health problems, according to doctors.
Washington, April 4 (ANI): Depression, anxiety, and smoking have a negative impact on the bone accrual of adolescent girls and may become a red flag for a future constrained by low bone mass or osteoporosis and higher fracture rates in postmenopausal years, researchers say.
London, April 4 (ANI): A low-calorie diet is just as effective as drastic stomach surgery at reducing diabetics' blood glucose levels, according to new research.
London, April 4 (ANI): A low-calorie diet is just as effective as drastic stomach surgery at reducing diabetics' blood glucose levels, according to new research.
Abu Dhabi, April 4 (IANS/WAM) A team of engineering students in the UAE have designed a car that could potentially travel up to 1,000 km on just one litre of fuel.
New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal today announced the next course of the civil disobedience movement, which will start from April 6.
London, Apr 3 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that a potent sleep hormone could hold the key to beating diabetes.
New Delhi, Apr. 2 (ANI): The Congress-led UPA Government today deferred a decision on hiking dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees to 80 percent from 72 percent at present.
Proper sleep is extremely essential for attaining healthy metabolism and any alteration in usual sleep time can result in serious health consequences like diabetes and obesity, a recent study has warned.
Washington, April 2 (ANI): Proper sleep patterns are critical for healthy metabolic function, and even mild impairment in our circadian rhythms can lead to serious health consequences, including diabetes and obesity, a new study has warned.
Washington, April 2 (IANS) Scientists have shown in new research that dietary changes are linked to alterations in gene expressions that could affect overall health and physiology.
Melbourne, Apr. 2 (ANI): A professor from University of Sydney has said that the practice of covering the nose and mouth with the hands when sneezing and coughing are more likely to help in spreading rather than preventing the spread of flu.
Washington, April 1 (ANI): The varicella vaccine has been largely successful in neutralizing chicken pox, scientists say.
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior among boys, a new study has claimed.
