Health

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) More than half of connected medical and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices in hospitals are vulnerable to cyber crimes, according to a report.These internet-connected devices could put patient safety,…

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) For the fourth time in two years of the Covid pandemic, all schools in Maharashtra are set to reopen for physical classes from January 24, just two days ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, officials said here on…

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Antimicrobial resistance kills more than 1 million people around the world each year, according to a study published in the Lancet.The study, led by researchers including from Institute for Health Metrics and…

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) In a major relief to the community of 'non-medical' teachers with medical MSc/PhD qualifications, the central government has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to adhere to the previous Medical Council…

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Covid-19 pandemic has made several healthcare and pharma players billionaires and the makers of Dolo 650 -- the most prescribed medicine during the pandemic having sold more than 350 crore pills since the Covid…

Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 337.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.56 million and vaccinations to over 9.71 billion, according to…

Sydney, Jan 19 (IANS) A vet in Australia is strongly pursuing with the regulatory bodies to inoculate the country's pets against Covid with the vaccine for pets, developed in Russia, the media reported.Dr Sam Kovac, from Southern Cross Vets…

Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) Hinting at easing curbs imposed due to surge in Covid-19 cases in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that a decision on lifting of weekend curbs and night curfew will be taken on…