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SK bioscience wins patent case against Moderna in South Korea
Seoul, April 23: SK bioscience, the biopharmaceutical arm of South Korea's SK Group, said on Wednesday it has achieved a "final victory" in a patent invalidation case against Moderna, the global developer of the messenger-RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccine.
Madhya Pradesh: 74-year-old woman who tested positive for Covid-19 dies in Indore
Indore, April 22: A 74-year-old woman who had tested positive for Covid-19 died while undergoing treatment in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, an official said on Tuesday.
White House blames Covid 'lab leak' origins on China, slams Biden and Fauci
Washington, April 19: US President Donald Trump's White House launched a Covid-19 website on Friday in which it blamed the origins of the coronavirus on a lab leak in China's Wuhan.
Study shows Covid infected kids, adolescents more likely to have heart disease
New Delhi, April 12: While the risk of cardiovascular outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection has been reported in adults, a new study showed that children and adolescents are also likely to develop multiple cardiac signs and symptoms.
Covid-induced immunity-debt behind global rise in flu cases: Study
New Delhi, April 8: A team of UK researchers has found evidence on how "immunity debt," caused by extended periods of restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic, is causing changes in global transmission patterns of flu.
NCLAT dismisses IDBI Bank's insolvency plea against Zee Entertainment
New Delhi, April 7: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday dismissed IDBI Bank’s petition to start insolvency proceedings against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL).
Golfer Arjun Bhati to get National Youth Award for raising funds by selling trophies during pandemic
New Delhi, April 1: Arjun Bhati, the celebrated three-time Golf Junior World Champion, is set to receive the prestigious National Youth Award (NYA) on April 3 in an official event organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at Parliament.
Cong leaders got enlightened: Chandrasekhar on Tharoor's praise for Modi govt's vaccine diplomacy
New Delhi, March 31: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday reacted to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy, stating that Congress leaders have “recently got enlightened.”
Union Health Ministry releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management
New Delhi, March 27: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management at a workshop held at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi.
Increased screen time to drive near-sightedness in children, adults: Experts
New Delhi, March 24: Overuse of digital devices and the resulting increased screen time is driving a significant number of people, especially the young towards near-sightedness or myopia, warned experts on Monday.
Antibody-based therapy several notches closer to treat lethal mucormycosis: Study
California, March 22: Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.
Antibody-based therapy shows promise against lethal mucormycosis
New Delhi, March 22: An antibody-based therapy has shown promise to treat lethal mucormycosis -- a fungal infection that caused serious infection among Covid-19 patients.
IPL 2025: Saliva ban revoked after captains' meeting in Mumbai
New Delhi March 20: Bowlers will be allowed to use saliva on the ball in IPL 2025. The decision was made by IPL following a meeting on Thursday at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, where most of the franchise captains expressed support for the change to the decision-makers of the tournament, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
HKU1 not a new virus, less likely to cause any widespread infection: Experts
New Delhi, March 17: Even as the news of a woman in Kolkata being infected with Human Coronavirus HKU1 has raised fresh concerns, health experts on Monday said that the virus has been known for at least two decades and is less likely to cause any widespread infection.
From Covid to probiotics, researchers reveal changes in gut microbiota
New York, March 16: The '13th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit' in Washington, DC, over the weekend revealed how cutting-edge research on gut microbiome science is being applied to clinical practice.
India is now a vaccine superpower: Dr. Balram Bhargava
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11: Former Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Dr. Balram Bhargava on Tuesday stated India has established itself as a vaccine superpower when it developed Covaxin and the country now produces 60 per cent of the world’s vaccine.
India to strengthen R&D, industrial ecosystem to prepare for future pandemic: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 10: Amid the looming threat of zoonotic spillovers, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday said that India will strengthen its research and development capacities as well as industrial ecosystem to prepare for future pandemics.
PM Modi expresses gratitude to Barbados for conferring him with 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award'
New Delhi, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Barbados for conferring him with the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award'. He dedicated the award to 1.4 billion Indians and the close ties between India and Barbados.
MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita calls on Barbados PM Mia Mottley
Bridgetown, March 7: Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita called upon the Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley during his official visit to the Caribbean country.
MoS Margherita receives 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' on PM Modi's behalf
Bridgetown, March 6: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday received the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' Award on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the President of Barbados Dame Sandra Mason.
MoS Margherita receives prestigious Barbados award bestowed on PM Modi
Bridgetown (Barbados), March 6: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday, India time, received the prestigious 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' award that was bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his strategic leadership and valuable assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ahead of tabling CAG report on health, AAP makes strategy on Delhi Assembly session
New Delhi, Feb 28: Ahead of tabling a CAG report on health infrastructure and management in the Delhi Assembly on Friday, the AAP accused the ruling BJP of indulging in vendetta politics by suspending Opposition members, effectively denying them a chance to present views on the findings of government auditor.
Twin studies show neurological, respiratory disorders linger up to three years post-Covid
New Delhi, Feb 28: While the Covid-19 pandemic is over, its effects continue to haunt a large majority of people infected by the infectious disease. Two separate studies have shown that several neurological and respiratory disorders as well as other health complications continue to affect people who were hospitalised with the disease.
Ashok Gehlot demands research centre in Rajasthan on rising heart attacks among youth
Jaipur, Feb 26: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday demanded that the Centre and the Rajasthan government prioritise in-depth research on the issue of an alarming rise in sudden heart attacks among young people.
Childbirths in S. Korea rebound for 1st time in 9 years in 2024 on post-pandemic weddings
Seoul, Feb 26: The number of babies born in South Korea increased for the first time in nine years in 2024, driven by a post-pandemic rise in marriages, evolving attitudes toward parenthood, and demographic changes, the statistics agency said on Wednesday.
Funds under-utilised, OTs lying idle: CAG report picks holes in AAP's 'health model'
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Arvind Kejriwal-led previous Delhi government’s much-touted health model powered by Mohalla Clinics has been found lacking and lagging in basic medical infrastructure and also on utilisation of funds in government-run hospitals, as per the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report.
Shaktikanta Das: Veteran bureaucrat who helmed RBI through Covid-19
New Delhi, Feb 22: Veteran bureaucrat Shaktikanta Das, who was appointed a primary aide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has the distinction of steering India's central bank through the Covid-19 crisis and its aftermath.
Steve Martin reveals Martin Short, Maya Rudolph contracted COVID after 'SNL50' special
Washington, February 22: Comedian Steve Martin has revealed that his friend and co-star Martin Short, as well as actress Maya Rudolph, contracted COVID-19 after attending the 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special'.
Flu surpasses Covid as US' deadliest respiratory illness
New York, Feb 19: For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, influenza has surpassed Covid as the deadliest respiratory illness in California in the US, prompting hospitals to struggle with overwhelming patient numbers amid a surge in flu cases.
Argentina announces it will leave World Health Organization
Buenos Aires, February 6: Argentina has announced it will leave World Health Organization (WHO). Argentina's presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni made the announcement regarding the decision, CNN reported.
Govt continued development despite Covid & ethnic violence: Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 3: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday said that despite the state losing four-and-a-half-years to the COVID-19 pandemic and ethnic violence, the government has continued the developmental works in the state.
Astonished when Modi Ji announced Janta Curfew during Covid outbreak: Amit Shah
New Delhi, January 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the launch of the book "Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade", where he shared his thoughts on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the historic events that have shaped the nation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RFK Jr, Democrats clash over past comments on vaccines during confirmation hearing
Washington DC, January 30: Senate Democrats grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr on Wednesday (local time) over his views on vaccines during his confirmation hearing to be President Donald Trump's health and human services secretary, CNN reported.
White blood cell count may predict severity of COVID-19: Study
Ohio, January 29: A COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as frightening as it used to be, thanks to developments in treatment choices. However, a new study reveals that leukocyte (white blood cell) count may now be used to identify who is more likely to develop more significant disease symptoms.
White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study
New Delhi, Jan 29: A count of white blood cells (leukocytes) may be a crucial indicator for determining debilitating outcomes of Covid-19 in postmenopausal women, according to a new international study on Wednesday.
Long-Covid symptoms persist into second year in nearly 70pc people: Study
New Delhi, Jan 25: Nearly 70 per cent of people continue to experience the same Long Covid symptoms in the second year as in the first year after suffering Covid-19 infection -- caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
5 years after Wuhan's lockdown, China's recovery still faces challenges
Beijing, January 25: China is still grappling with the aftermath of its strict COVID-19 lockdowns, which began in Wuhan and surrounding areas five years ago, according to Radio Free Asia.
Trump terminates security detail of ex-medical advisor Anthony Fauci, says can hire own security
Washington DC, January 25: US President Donald Trump terminated the security detail of former Chief Medical Advisor to US President, Anthony Fauci on Thursday that was being provided and paid for by the National Institutes of Health, CNN reported.
CM Vijayan brushes aside CAG report on purchase of PPE kits; greenlights brewery
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23: A day after the Congress-led Opposition levelled grave corruption allegations against the way the Kerala government bought PPE kits during the Covid pandemic and over the sanction given to a controversial liquor company, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday denied all charges.
Cabinet apprised of achievements under National Health Mission between FY 2021-24
New Delhi, Jan 22: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was apprised of the progress made under the National Health Mission (NHM) during the years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.