Jabalpur, Aug 25 (IANS) Out-of-pocket healthcare spending of common man in India has plummeted — from 62 per cent to just 32 per cent — a shift Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda attributed to sweeping systemic reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking in Jabalpur while initiating contract for four new medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, J.P. Nadda credited the expansive reach of Ayushman Bharat, which he described as “the world’s largest heal…

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision to slash GST on several cancer-related and other essential medicines is a “commendable step”, said the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday.In a statement, the IMA noted that the move will make healthcare more affordable and accessible for millions of patients across the country.“The reduction in GST on critical drugs reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening public health infrastructure and …

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to antibiotics.Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) is an important method used to identify which antibiotics will work against a specific infection. It helps doctors choose the right treatment and avoid the misuse of antibiotics, which is a major cause of AMR.U…

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department to submit a copy of the formal order cancelling the renal transplantation licence of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Perambalur, after allegations surfaced about its involvement in an illegal kidney sale racket.Justice N. Anand Venkatesh issued the directive after the medical college challenged only a press release issued by the state government on August 10, …

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby in less time, according to a study on Monday.Researchers from King’s College London, UK, led the first randomised controlled trial worldwide to focus exclusively on women aged 35-42 — a group at higher risk of producing embryos with chromosomal abnormalities.The trial looked at the use of Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) to check embryos for chromosomal abnormalities…

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) While both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes raise the risk of heart disease and death, the effect is pronounced differently in men and women, according to a study.Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide, and individuals with T1D or T2D are at greater risk compared to the general population.Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden showed that younger men with T2D have worse mortality and CVD outcomes than those with T1D.However, f…

Bhopal, Aug 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is once again embracing the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in healthcare — this time with a renewed focus on medical education.After an earlier attempt to place government medical facilities under PPP management, the state is now entering fresh agreements with private partners to establish medical colleges under a Union government-backed scheme.BJP National President and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda, is visiting Jaba…

Hyderabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the state has emerged as the hub for life sciences and that he is proud to see Hyderabad leading in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology sectors.Addressing Biodesign Innovation Summit held here, he said Hyderabad rose from manufacturing to innovation in biotech, pharma and MedTech.He assured end-to-end support for innovation in medical products using BioDesign, with the state government being …

Dhaka, Aug 24 (IANS) One more person has died due to dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, bringing the total number of deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 115 this year. During the period, 430 more patients were admitted to hospitals with the viral fever, increasing the number of confirmed cases to 28,632 this year, United News of Bangladesh reported, citing the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).The dengue death was reported from the Chattogram Division, accord…

Hyderabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Veteran CPI leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy was bid adieu by leaders cutting across party lines on Sunday as his body was handed over to the Gandhi Medical College after a funeral procession with state honours.A posse of policemen offered a gun salute, opened fire in the air and observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.The police personnel playing the band led the funeral procession, which began from Maqdoom Bhavan, the office of the Commun…