New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Spatial repellents — called a “spatial emanator” can prevent mosquito bites and offer significant protection against malaria, according to a study.Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco, US, said that spatial repellents are a relatively new class of insecticide that can be disseminated on something the size of a sheet of paper, offering protection for up to a year against mosquitoes that spread malaria, as well as dengue, West Nile, yellow fever, an…

Islamabad, Aug 27 (IANS) A total of six dengue cases were reported in Pakistan’s garrison city of Rawalpindi on Tuesday, raising the total number of cases reported from the city to 76, local media reported on Wednesday. As many as 41 patients are undergoing treatment in three government-run hospitals. These include 13 dengue patients, while the dengue serology reports of 28 patients are still pending. The vulnerable cases include Kalyal, Ghari Sikander, Dhoke Dalal, Sharial North, Girja, Daultal…

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India’s bioeconomy sector is set to grow to reach $300 billion by 2030, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, on Wednesday, even as he launched the country’s first National Biofoundry Network. The BioE3 Challenge for Youth — the country’s first National Biofoundry Network — was launched by Singh at an event in the national capital to mark one year of the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy.The …

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) Kerala’s Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mahipal Yadav passed away on Wednesday while undergoing treatment for a brain tumour at a private hospital in Jaipur.His demise came just days before his scheduled retirement on August 30, and on the very day when an official farewell was to be held at the Kerala Police Headquarters.A 1997-batch IPS officer, Yadav had served in various key positions during his career, including Inspector General of Ernakulam …

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Greater awareness and stricter monitoring are crucial to curb the rising cases of hysterectomy, said Sanjeev Sanyal, an economist, on Wednesday.A hysterectomy is a major surgery that involves the surgical removal of the uterus, with the option to also remove the cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. While it may be unavoidable in some extreme cases of excessive menstrual bleeding, fibroids, cysts, and uterine disorders, it also poses several health risks to women, includ…

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Adults with cardiovascular disease must be immunised against conditions such as Covid-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumonia, herpes zoster (shingles), and other diseases, according to new recommendations released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).The guidance also provides detailed evidence for each vaccine recommendation and answers to frequently asked questions to guide conversations between clinicians and patients.“Vaccination against…

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) People with Type 2 obesity-driven diabetes tend to have more aggressive breast cancers. A new study showed that blood factors drive breast cancer aggression.Researchers at Boston University, US, showed that tiny particles in the blood — known as exosomes — get altered by diabetes. These exosomes can reprogramme immune cells inside tumours, making them weaker and allowing the cancer to grow and spread more easily.“Breast cancer is already challenging to treat, and peo…

Jaipur, Aug 27 (IANS) The Rajasthan government is preparing to take strict action against hospital operators in Jaipur and other cities who are opposing the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS). Hospitals refusing to provide services under the scheme will be removed from the RGHS panel, while new hospitals are being empaneled in their place, a government statement said on Wednesday.Principal Secretary of the Medical Health Department, Gayatri Rathore, said that a list of hospitals declining…

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Common painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling antibiotic resistance — one of the world’s biggest health threats, according to a study.Researchers from the University of South Australia found that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are not only driving antibiotic resistance when used individually but also amplifying it when used together.The team assessed the interaction of non-antibiotic medications, the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, and Es…

Ahmedabad, Aug 27 (IANS) The Government Dental College and Hospital in Gujarat’s Jamnagar has made the Saurashtra region proud again, by winning a national award for the second consecutive year for its medical services in dental health. The special camps and campaigns organised by the hospital to raise awareness through street plays and other activities got a special mention during the felicitation ceremony.Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday took to social media to extend congra…