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NEW DELHI : The Union health ministry is working on a national plan to combat anti-microbial resistance (AMR) that is becoming a public health threat, a government official aware of the matter said. The ministry has formed a high-level committee to develop a National Action Plan Anti-Microbial Resistance 2.0 (NAP AMR), the official said on condition of anonymity. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses and fungi become immune to medication over time, making it harder to treat ailments.

India. Vaccines have a significant impact on overall health, they said, expressing concern regarding the poor status of adult vaccination in India. Vaccination can prevent over 95 per cent of deaths caused by vaccine-preventable diseases in the country.

oncology dietitian, she has heard many questions from her cancer patients about how their diets influence their prognosis. But one question has come up more than the rest: Will consuming sugary foods and drinks feed my cancer cells, making my condition worse? «Cancer patients are so vulnerable, and some of them are terrified to eat,» said Shawhan, who practices at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center.

Down's Syndrome could be caused by an overactive gene on chromosome 21 that disturbs the DNA-damage-repair mechanisms, leading to accelerated aging, according to a new research. An overactivity of the gene, called DYRK1A, on enzymes that quicken chemical reactions in the body disturbed the DNA-damage-repair mechanisms, causing cells to develop more DNA damage and become more fragile, thereby accelerating the aging process, the research led by Queen Mary University of London, UK, found. Adults having Down's Syndrome, caused by being born with an extra copy of chromosome 21 or with trisomy 21, have been known to exhibit early signs of conditions associated with the biological process of aging such as reduced tissue regeneration capacity, delayed wound healing, osteoporosis, senescence of the brain and immune cells, among others. Further, people having this non-heritable genetic disorder were biologically older than their chronologically-aged counterparts by 19.1 years, on an average, and that the premature ageing process starts very early in childhood, this study published in the Lancet Discovery journal eBioMedicine found. «We have uncovered that trisomic overdose of this gene (DYRK1A) is one of the main contributors to premature biological ageing in Down's Syndrome. »Further research is needed to understand how much this contributes to brain development and function, and also in finding ways of precisely inhibiting the overdose of this gene back to physiological levels," said lead researcher Dean Nizetic, professor of cell and molecular biology.

PwC’s initial analysis on the benefits of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ $125 billion Suburban Rail Loop should be re-examined, given ballooning construction costs and wages, questionable economic benefits and a funding black hole, transport experts warn.

New Delhi: India lodged 56 fresh covid-19 cases in the previous 24 hours, union health ministry data showed on Sunday, as the country continued to report a low number of daily infections. The number of active cases stood at 1,432 on Sunday. India has reported more than 4.50 crore covid cases since the pandemic begain in early 2020.

New Delhi: India reported a continuing decrease in covid-19 cases, with only 52 new infections registered in the past 24 hours, the health ministry data showed. Active cases have also decreased, falling from 1,407 to 1,396. This brings the cumulative tally of covid cases to over 450 million since the outbreak of the pandemic.

₹400 to ₹60,100 per 10 grams on Thursday, owing to strong worldwide trends. The last trade saw the precious metal close at ₹59,700 per 10 grams. Silver prices rose by ₹357 to ₹73,903 per kilogram.

New Delhi: India has logged 48 fresh covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, continuing its steady decline of infections observed in recent months, according to data from the health ministry released on Thursday. Active cases fell from 1,413 to 1,407, bringing the total tally of recorded infections to over 450 million. The nation’s battle against the pandemic, which began in early 2020, has resulted in approximately 531,913 fatalities over the past three and a half years.

Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey look set to be compelled to face a Senate inquiry into conflicts of interest and poor behaviour by private sector consultants, as Labor and the Greens call the firms’ bluff on giving evidence to parliament.

Wilson Asset Management chairman Geoff Wilson says he expects Magellan Financial to run down the clock on the options tied to its $2.8 billion closed end fund before it acts to extinguish a double-digit discount between the unit price and asset value

India logged 46 fresh covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry data stated on Wednesday. The country has seen a consistent decrease in case numbers over recent months. The total number of active cases has dipped to 1,413 from 1,420, raising the total case count to over 450 million since the pandemic’s onset.

Donald Trump's immunity in E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit, clearing the way for the case to proceed to trial in January. Trump had previously denied Carroll's accusation of sexual assault and claimed immunity as the president.

Reddit. The founder, Jaime Rogozinski, had accused Reddit of unjustly banning him from moderating the community and infringing on his trademark rights, Reuters reported.  According to Rogozinski, Reddit removed him in April 2020 to prevent him from controlling the renowned brand that contributed to Reddit's substantial valuation of $10 billion by late 2021.

New Delhi: India recorded 20 fresh covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, the lowest since the pandmic hit the country in early 2020. According to an update from the health ministry on Tuesday, active cases have declined to 1,420 following a steady fall in infections over the past few months. Total reported cases stand at over 4.50 crore, with death toll at 531,913.

Medical and healthcare innovation precincts in places such as Melbourne’s Parkville and Sydney’s Westmead are at the vanguard of Australia’s world-class research endeavours. But how can a nation of 26 million people compete with global heavy-hitters such as Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Harvard system or Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District?

New Delhi: Actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty has invested in a new healthcare venture The Biohacker, a full-service integrative health and wellness clinic founded by Lalit Dharmani. “I’m excited about ‘The Biohacker’ as it is definitely my wisest collaboration till date since it explores the impact of the approach of biohacking on our personal health and society. There is rapid growth in the healthcare and fitness sector to improve the lifestyle of people, and, ‘The Biohacker’ interests me because of their approach towards wellness, starting right from the diagnosis to therapeutic treatments by using high-end technology," Shetty said in a statement.

Albanian special prosecutors have demanded that a lawmaker and former deputy prime minister be arrested on corruption charges, accusing him of failing to declare his assets and other criminal offenses

Peru has declared a state of national emergency amid a surge in patient suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome. The neurological ailment prompts the body's immune system to mistakenly attack nerves - sometimes leading to paralysis. Officials have cited an “unusual increase" in cases while imposing the 90 day sanitary emergency.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases. President Dina Booluarte's decree has allocated approximately US$ 3.27 million towards enhancing patient care, strengthening case detection measures, and providing informative reports for the general population and healthcare workers. The emergency measures encompass the procurement of intravenous immunoglobulin and human albumin, as well as the implementation of specialized diagnostics for identifying the biological agents associated with the syndrome. Additionally, arrangements for air-assisted transportation of patients in critical or emergency conditions are being made. The official document highlights that, thus far this year, at least 18 of the country's 24 departments and one constitutional province have reported at least one case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

New Delhi: India’s daily covid-19 tally dropped to a record low, not seen since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, as per data from the union health ministry on Monday. The country reported only 24 new infections in the past 24 hours, marking the smallest count since the first reported case in January 2020. A consistent downturn in cases has been observed over several months.