New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A simple blood or urine test may now help better predict how chronic kidney disease is likely to progress, according to a study on Friday, which identified key biological signals of the disease.The team from The University of Manchester showed that higher levels of Kidney Injury Molecule-1(KIM-1) — a special marker of kidney damage in the blood and urine — are associated with higher risks of mortality and kidney failure.Last month, the team measured 21 markers in blood…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A total of 4.5 lakh people in the national capital have registered for the government’s flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Yojana, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday.In her maiden Independence Day address from the Chhatrasal Stadium, Gupta stated that all the beneficiaries are being provided with a health insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh.“On the very first day, our government implemented the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi, and so far, 4.5 lakh people…

Manjeri (Kerala), Aug 15 (IANS) Police have registered a case against several temporary employees of Manjeri Government Medical College in Kerala after they confronted Health Minister Veena George over two months of unpaid salaries.The incident occurred on Tuesday when the Minister arrived at the college to inaugurate various projects.According to police, the case was filed on charges of creating a commotion in a group and causing a potential law-and-order situation.The complaint was lodged by P…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The new e-Sushrut@Clinics will empower doctors and help create an interoperable digital health ecosystem, said Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava.The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out [email protected]@Clinic provides a lightweight, cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) designed specifically for outpatient clinics…

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged researchers to establish India as a hub of medical self-reliance by becoming self-reliant in medicines and health innovation.In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, he also called on “entrepreneurs to secure patents for new drugs and medical technologies”.This will “ensure that India not only meets its own healthcare needs but also contributes to global well-being, establishing itself as a hub of medical self-…

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) A year after the RG Kar case, Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Thursday witnessed another round of ‘Reclaim the Night’ protest to demand justice for the rape and murder victim. Various platforms, including doctors’ forums and social groups, and Left organisations held candlelight vigils, torch rallies and protest meets under the ‘Raat Dokhol’ (Reclaim the Night) protest.Rallies were taken out in several areas in Kolkata, such as Jadavpur, Shyambazar, Academy of Fine Arts…

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that India’s “all-round economic growth complemented by social sector initiatives” has placed the country well on the path of becoming a developed economy by 2047.Addressing the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the President said India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing major economy with a GDP growth rate of 6.5 per cent in the last fiscal and in this Digital Age, the country has seen “the most dramatic …

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) A study of population-specific responses to fermented food shows that the health effect of the bioactive peptides they contain, differ across populations and can personalise nutrition for India’s diverse population, the government said on Thursday.A recent study conducted by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) emphasises the health benefits of traditional fermen…

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited on Thursday reported a 4.12 per cent decline in net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, with earnings falling to Rs 55.8 crore from Rs 58.2 crore in the previous quarter (Q4 FY25). This dip came despite a strong rise in revenue from operations, which grew 9.56 per cent sequentially to Rs 526.3 crore from Rs 480.4 crore, according to its stock exchange filing.Other income saw a sharp decline of 30.43 per cent, dropping to Rs 11.2 crore…

Guwahati, Aug 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government is set to spend at least Rs 325 crore for the cashless medical treatment of needy citizens, and the cabinet has cleared the decision. The initiative, Mukhya Mantri Ayushman Asom Yojana, will get the additional funding of Rs 325 crore for the current fiscal year, and the cabinet has given the nod on Wednesday night under the chairmanship of CM Sarma.Meanwhile, on the power front, the Cabine…