Maternal Deaths Spark Investigation in Karnataka HospitalA series of maternal deaths following caesarean deliveries at the government-run Ballari District Hospital, Karnataka, has sent shockwaves through the medical community, prompting an intense investigation into the safety of medical supplies. Between November 9 and 11, four women succumbed to complications, and three others required critical care, including haemodialysis for acute kidney injury and treatment for multi-organ dysfunction.
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December 7, 2024
Delhi Breathes Easier : SC Eases GRAP-4 Restrictions as AQI ImprovesIn a significant relief for Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed relaxation of GRAP-4 restrictions, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to a ‘moderate’ 161 after weeks of hazardous levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has now reverted to GRAP-2 measures, retaining stricter curbs from GRAP-3 to prevent a relapse into toxic air conditions.
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December 6, 2024
WHO Prequalified Tool to Fight TB: A Faster, More Accurate TestThe World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra, the first molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) and antibiotic susceptibility testing to meet WHO’s stringent quality, safety, and performance standards. This innovative test detects mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance within hours, providing a crucial tool to combat drug-resistant TB and improve early diagnosis and treatment.
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December 5, 2024
Revolutionizing Cancer Detection: Introducing the CancerSpot Blood TestStrand Life Sciences, a Reliance Industries subsidiary, launches CancerSpot, a groundbreaking blood-based test for early detection of multiple cancers. Using cutting-edge methylation profiling technology, the test identifies tumor DNA fragments from a simple blood sample, enabling proactive cancer screening like never before.
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December 4, 2024
"Bleeding Eye" Virus: Marburg Outbreak Claims Lives in Rwanda, Triggers Global AlertThe deadly Marburg virus, also known as the “Bleeding Eye” virus due to its severe symptoms, has claimed at least 15 lives in Rwanda and infected hundreds across 17 countries, including parts of Africa and South America, over the past two months. The outbreak has prompted international health advisories urging travelers to exercise caution.
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Maternal Deaths Spark Investigation in Karnataka Hospital
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WHO Prequalified Tool to Fight TB: A Faster, More Accurate Test
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"Bleeding Eye" Virus: Marburg Outbreak Claims Lives in Rwanda, Triggers Global Alert

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