Amrutham Arogyam – Project to screen people for lifestyle diseases
A unique project to screen all the people above the age of 30 years in the state for life style diseases was formally launched in Kerala today. Prof. K.V. Thomas,
Research
High blood sugar levels increase wound complications after surgery
A new study released shows that among patients undergoing surgery for chronic wounds related to diabetes, the risk of wound-related complications is affected by how well the patient’s blood sugar
Yoga in menopause reduces insomnia symptoms
Taking a 12-week yoga class and practicing at home was linked to less insomnia—but not to fewer or less bothersome hot flashes or night sweats. The link between yoga and
India strengthening the tertiary care cancer facilities
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the scheme for strengthening the tertiary care cancer facilities under the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVDs
Lung cancer and COPD projected to increase over coming decades
A major new publication from the European Respiratory Society (ERS) ahead of its annual congress (Barcelona, 7 Sept 2013), shows that lung conditions are responsible for 1 in 10 of
Need to strengthen Education in Homoeopathy, says Dr. RK Manchanda
A couple of months before, Dr.R.K.Manchanda, the Director General, C.C.R.H. made a presentation before the members of C.C.H. highlighting the need of open mind while deciding policies on education in
CAPSISPRAY – Chilli spray for women’s self-defence by DRDO
In view of increasing instances of physical attacks on women, the DRDO has developed a chilli-spray for protection using the world’s hottest chilli grown in Assam, Rajya Sabha was informed
Breast milk bank inaugurated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata
A modern and sophisticated breast milk bank, stated to be the first in India in the public sector, was inaugurated on Wednesday at the premier state-run SSKM hospital by Chief
DRDO’s Contributions for Flood Victims in Uttarakhand
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is extending all possible help to the flood affected victims in Uttarakhand. DRDO being the centre for technological and medical expertise, as soon
Banerji Protocols – inaugurated by Ghulam Nabi Azad
Addressing the Inaugural function of Dr. Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation and Launch of Book on Banerji Protocols, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare said