New Breakthrough in Asthma and COPD Care: A “Game-Changer” Treatment EmergesA groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine has revealed a potential revolution in managing asthma and COPD flare-ups. Researchers at King’s College London have found that benralizumab, a monoclonal antibody already used in severe eosinophilic asthma cases, could now offer critical relief during acute flare-ups.
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India Surpasses WHO Benchmark in Doctor-Population Ratio: A Healthcare MilestoneIndia’s healthcare system has achieved a significant milestone with a doctor-population ratio of 1:811, surpassing the WHO standard of 1:1000, according to Union Health Minister J.P.Nadda. The minister, addressing the Lok Sabha, credited this improvement to the increase in medical education infrastructure. “The number of medical colleges has surged by 102% from 387 in 2014 to 780 now, with MBBS seats increasing by 130% to 1,18,137,” he noted.
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Isolated Case of Japanese Encephalitis Reported in DelhiAn isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has been reported in Delhi, sparking health concerns amid the city’s ongoing battle against air pollution. A 72-year-old diabetic man from Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, tested positive for JE during his treatment at AIIMS. The diagnosis was confirmed via IgM ELISA on November 6, following his admission for chest pain on November 3. After receiving supportive care, he was discharged on November 15.
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New Rule Expands Kidney and Liver Transplant Options for HIV-Positive Patients in the USIn a groundbreaking move, the United States has officially removed restrictions on kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients. Previously limited to research studies, this new rule aims to expand the organ donor pool and shorten wait times for all transplant patients, regardless of HIV status.
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Govt’s New TB Supplement Sparks Expert Concerns Amid Pending Trial ResultsThe government has recently approved the rollout of Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation (EDNS) for 12 lakh underweight tuberculosis (TB) patients, despite pending trial results on its efficacy. The sachets, containing sweetened peanut paste, milk powder, and oil, will replace traditional food support for two months. However, experts warn this decision may commercialize care and prove costlier than providing a food basket, a proven intervention recommended by a landmark trial.
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New Breakthrough in Asthma and COPD Care: A “Game-Changer” Treatment Emerges
India Surpasses WHO Benchmark in Doctor-Population Ratio: A Healthcare Milestone
Isolated Case of Japanese Encephalitis Reported in Delhi
New Rule Expands Kidney and Liver Transplant Options for HIV-Positive Patients in the US
Govt’s New TB Supplement Sparks Expert Concerns Amid Pending Trial Results

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