New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have uncovered how natural sugar-like molecules in the human body can alter the behaviour of a protein responsible for bone formation and repair.The findings, published in the journal Biochemistry, can be used for advanced treatments in bone and cartilage regeneration, improved implants, and more effective protein-based medicines.From building tissues and supporting chemical reactions to acting as signa…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Amid increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine, a new study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal, showed that doctors regularly performing AI-assisted colonoscopies may lose their ability to detect precancerous growths (adenomas) in the colon without AI assistance.Colonoscopy, typically performed by an endoscopist, enables the detection and removal of adenomas, leading to the prevention of bowel cancer.Numerous trials have…

Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took cognisance of the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and directed all the departments and officials concerned to undertake a swift and coordinated action plan.The Chief Minister said that the safety of protected animals and birds is the state government’s top priority, and negligence at any level will not be tolerated.He also ordered enhanced security across all zoos, bird sanctuaries, cow shelte…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Even as India aims to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) by 2027, the five-pronged strategy led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is showing results, said Dr NK Ganguly, former Director General at Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).Speaking to IANS, Ganguly highlighted the government’s efforts towards eliminating the painful and profoundly disfiguring disease, commonly known as elephantiasis.With an estimated 67 crore people at risk — accoun…

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of Alzheimer’s disease than men do, according to research.However, the average age of Down syndrome diagnosis is the same for both men and women, said the University of California, Irvine.The study suggests that women with Down syndrome may carry a higher burden of beta amyloid and phosphorylated tau — two hallmark Alzheimer’s proteins — than men. It was particularly high in the occipital lobe in women with sporadic Alz…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The tariff war between India and the United States continues to escalate, with the U.S. proposing a 50 pc tariff on Indian goods. But how will this impact India’s pharmaceutical sector? Former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr. N.K. Ganguly shared his perspective with IANS. Dr. Ganguly stated, “India’s pharmaceutical sector supplies nearly 80 per cent of the world’s generic medicines. India follows a pricing policy for drug manuf…

Shillong, Aug 12 (IANS) The Meghalaya government, on Tuesday, launched Shillong’s first Public Electric Bicycle Sharing (PBS) System, marking a milestone in clean, sustainable, and people-centric urban transport for the Northeast. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma along with fitness icon Milind Soman, ceremonially inaugurated the city’s first PBS docking station and e-cycles. Chief Minister Sangma said, “The programme is driven by a commitment to meaningfully benefit the city, its citizens, and to…

Agartala, Aug 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that parents should pay special attention to their children in the fight against drugs. The Chief Minister also emphasised that Red Ribbon Clubs should be increased in schools and colleges to fight HIV/AIDS, because if everyone works together, Tripura can be made an HIV-free state. Addressing the state-level ‘Bell of Awareness program’ organised by the Tripura State AIDS Control Society on the occasion of International…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Expressing concern over delays in filling medical posts, the Delhi High Court has directed the city government to begin recruiting audiometric assistants, assistant security officers, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists for state-run hospitals.”Let the advertisements in respect of these posts, if not already issued, be issued again and the process of recruitment be commenced,” ordered a Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, while d…

Kolkata, August 12 (IANS) The Kolkata Police said on Tuesday that no evidence has been found so far of the police assaulting the mother of the RG Kar victim during “Nabanna Avijan” (March to the State Secretariat) last week. The police also denied harassing the father of the victim in his attempt to lodge a complaint against it by saying that their complaint has been registered with Park Street police station.Kolkata Police’s Joint Commissioner of Police (headquarters), Miraj Khalid, said that a…