Medicine
11 Oct 2020
#WeeklyRecap: Nobel Prizes, Pixel 4a, Galaxy S20 FE, and more
This week, the biggest news in science and technology was the announcement of Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine.
05 Oct 2020
Nobel Prize: Three scientists win for 'discovering Hepatitis C virus'
The 2020 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to three scientists for the "discovery of the Hepatitis C virus."
13 Jun 2020
Patanjali CEO claims cure for COVID-19 possible through Ayurveda
Patanjali CEO Acharya Balkrishna on Saturday claimed that treatment of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is possible through Ayurveda.
01 Jan 2020
#CareerBytes: Top scholarship programs every medical aspirant should know about
In India, medicine is one of the most sought-after professional courses among youngsters.
11 Jul 2019
Five doctors turned entrepreneurs in India to know about
Becoming a doctor is the dream of many youngsters and it is one of the most sought-after professions in the country.
12 Jun 2019
Five people who became the youngest-ever doctors in the world
Becoming a doctor is the dream of many and it is one of the most sought-after professions.
30 May 2019
#CareerBytes: Popular courses offered by Delhi University for PCB students
Science students who have completed Class-12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) have a lot of good career options today, contrary to the belief that they have limited options.
18 May 2019
Five doctors who have changed the face of Indian healthcare
Becoming a doctor is the dream of many students and it is one of the most sought-after professions in the country too.
29 Mar 2019
#CareerBytes: 7 apps to prepare for medical entrances after Class-12
Becoming a doctor is a dream of many Class 12 Science stream students and it is one of the most sought-after professions, too.
21 Mar 2019
#CareerBytes: 5 YouTube Channels for cracking AIIMS entrance exam
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country. AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam is the gateway to admission to different AIIMS campuses across India.
13 Mar 2019
#CareerBytes: 7 apps to prepare for medical entrances after Class-12
Becoming a doctor is a dream of many Class 12 Science stream students and it is one of the most sought-after professions, too.
08 Jan 2019
Delhi HC refuses to vacate stay on medicines' online sale
The Delhi High Court today refused to vacate the stay on sale of drugs and prescription medicines by online pharmacies.
03 Jan 2019
#CareerBytes: Websites that offer mock tests for AIIMS MBBS exam
Becoming a doctor is the dream of many science students and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants.
27 Dec 2018
#CareerBytes: 7 apps to prepare for medical entrances after Class-12
Becoming a doctor is a dream of many Class 12 Science stream students and it is one of the most sought-after professions, too.
23 Dec 2018
#CareerBytes: 5 YouTube Channels for cracking AIIMS entrance exam
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country. AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam is the gateway to admission to different AIIMS campuses across India.
12 Dec 2018
West Bengal government committed to good health of all: Mamata
The West Bengal government is committed to the welfare of its people, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted today.
15 Nov 2018
#HealthBytes: What is the Abortion Pill; Is it safe?
An unplanned pregnancy can be a worrisome situation for the majority of couples.
01 Oct 2018
Cancer researchers win 2018 Nobel Prize for medicine
This year's Nobel Prize for medicine has been awarded to America's James P. Allison and Japan's Tasuku Honjo for discovering the immune system's ability to fight cancer.
17 Sep 2018
SC: Sale of Saridon, two other drugs allowed for now
After the government banned 328 FDC drugs including the likes of household names like Panderm, Saridon, etc., the Supreme Court, on Monday, allowed the sale of Saridon and two other drugs, at least temporarily.
13 Sep 2018
Govt. bans 328 FDC drugs including Saridon, Panderm etc.
In a move aimed at curbing the use of fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines, the Union Health Ministry has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 328 FDC drugs, with immediate effect.
05 Sep 2018
Doctor among 7 arrested for looting medicines worth Rs. 2cr
Seven people, including a doctor, have been arrested from Ghaziabad for looting medicines worth Rs. 2cr when the consignment was being transported in a lorry last month.
16 Aug 2018
Delhi Government cracks down on fake, substandard drugs
Many of the drug samples seized by Delhi Government during their raid in March were found to be either fake or not containing active salts, said officials.
14 Aug 2018
#PolicyExplainer: This govt scheme provides quality medicines at low cost
Healthcare is one of India's biggest industries yet over 60% of people in the country lack access to modern healthcare, with the unavailability of affordable medicines being a major contributor.
10 Aug 2018
Critical drug vanishes, pushing millions of Indian women into risk
A few months ago, the government passed new rules restricting the manufacture and sale of oxytocin.
08 Aug 2018
7 scholarships for engineering, medical students offered by central government
Engineers and doctors are both equally important for the development of the country.
07 Aug 2018
As Pfizer's Viagra patent ends, Indian firms prepare for dominance
Viagra, the global leader in treating impotence in men, might soon be dethroned, as pharmaceutical giant Pfizer loses its patent for the drug in the US in 2020.
27 Jul 2018
Indian students win Microsoft award for anti-fake medicine app
Three students from the RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, have won a special award from Microsoft, along with $15,000 in prize money, for designing an app, "Drugsafe", that can identify fake medicines.
18 Jul 2018
Humanity wins! Bus staff, conductor save a 68-year-old's life
A collaborative effort by a conductor, driver and passengers helped save a sexagenarian's life, who suffered a cardiac-arrest on board the bus.
20 Jun 2018
#CareerBytes: 7 top-rated medical colleges for undergraduate courses in India
A career in the field of medicine is one of the most preferred options among science students in the country.
03 Jun 2018
Government mulls new price index to regulate prices of drugs
The government is considering a new method to regulate prices of all medicines sold in India. Currently, only about 17% of the market and 24% of medicines sold in the country is under direct government control.
08 May 2018
Portable 3D printer can heal skin wounds in minutes
In a first, researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada have developed a portable 3D skin printer that can heal deep skin wounds within minutes.
04 May 2018
China says pharma-tariffs' removal will profit India, but will it?
Days after PM Narendra Modi's visit, China has announced it is removing import duties on 28 medicines effective May 1, a move that officials say will boost India's access to the market.
24 Apr 2018
Johns Hopkins University performs world's first penis and scrotum transplant
Doctors at the US-based Johns Hopkins University have successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
22 Mar 2018
Male contraceptive pill to soon be a reality?
In a major breakthrough, scientists have developed a safe, effective male contraceptive pill that doesn't kill libido.
20 Mar 2018
Indian doctors protest US body's diabetes treatment guidelines
A proposed set of modified guidelines for managing diabetes globally, issued by the American College of Physicians (ACP), has created a stir among doctors in India.
07 Mar 2018
Mumbai: 8-year-old donates her organs to save 6 lives
Eight years is a very young age to lose someone, but she will live through the recipients of her organs.
28 Feb 2018
Delhiites, breathe easy! Medicine, tests to cost less soon
Last year, Fortis hospital in Gurgaon charged Jayant Singh Rs. 16 lakh for treating his daughter for two weeks, who eventually died of dengue.
20 Feb 2018
US start-up making skin patches for delivering medicines into body
Life sciences start-up Avro is developing a method to deliver medication through the skin.
21 Dec 2017
Doctors want generic medicines, but is J&K prepared?
The demand for generic medicines is growing in J&K. Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) has now called for a law mandating doctors to recommend generic medicines.
07 Dec 2017
Is the cure for cancer, AIDS hiding in plain sight?
There're still many diseases for which we have no treatment yet. But what if we had already discovered the cure accidentally and didn't know about it?
