The phase 3 clinical trial, published recently in JAMA Oncology and sponsored by Polaris Pharmaceuticals, has unveiled a breakthrough in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), a rare and often rapidly fatal form of cancer associated with asbestos exposure and which has limited therapeutic options. The trial found that a combination treatment of traditional […]
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Ayushman Bharat Card: How to download; What are the benefits
Ayushman Bharat, the flagship health care scheme of Government of India gives medical benefits to approximately 50 crore deprived citizens throughout in country.
UN health authorities warn global cancer cases expected to rise 77% by 2050
The increase reflects both population ageing and growth, as well as changes to people’s exposure to risk factors. Tobacco, alcohol and obesity are key factors, along with air pollution.
Five countries awarded for their efforts towards eliminating mass-produced trans fats in food: WHO
Five countries have been awarded for their efforts towards eliminating mass-produced trans fats in food.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants wireless brain chip in man
Billionaire Elon Musk on Monday (January 30, 2024) said his Neuralink company has implanted a wireless brain chip in a person and he is currently recovering. “The first human received an implant from @Neuralink yesterday and is recovering well,” Musk posted on X. Musk said initial results show promising neuron spike detection. “Enables control of […]
Vaccination reduces risk of long COVID-19 in children: Study
However, its role in protecting against persistent health problems in the months after COVID-19, or “long COVID”, was less clear.
Corbevax: Indian pharmaceutical firm Biological E. Limited’s COVID vaccine gets WHO’s emergency use listing
It is India’s first indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine that is based on a protein sub-unit platform.
WHO says tobacco use is declining globally
WHO says smoking tobacco is on the decline worldwide
WHO alerts COVID-19 risk still remains high
WHO warns that the the public health risk from COVID-19 still remains high.
UK: Study reveals exposure to air pollution associated with increase in sedentary time
Study shows exposure to air pollution associated with increase in sedentary time