Everything you need to know about Medical College Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Medical College Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Condemning the alleged casual approach of the Medical Council of India (MCI) in regulating medical education, a group of doctors said Wednesday the country is facing a deep quality crisis.
Los Angeles, May 22 (IANS) Scientists have identified an amino acid fragment that can be used to halt cancer spread, says a study.
Washington, May 22 (ANI): In a surprising discovery, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture.
Washington, May 22 (ANI): University of Cincinnati researchers have identified a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which could help with earlier diagnosis and intervention in those who have not yet shown symptoms.
Panaji, May 21 (IANS) The Goa Medical College (GMC), the state's top health facility, regularly faces water shortage because people steal taps installed in the hospital premises, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Tuesday.
London, May 21 (IANS) Cold weather affects blood pressure, shows a study that assessed a staggering 169,000 blood pressure measurements.
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Researchers have found that human kidneys discarded for transplant can potentially serve as a natural "scaffolding material" for manufacturing replacement organs in the lab using regenerative medicine techniques.
London, May 16 (ANI): Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a new study has claimed.
London, May 16 (ANI): Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a new study has claimed.
Houston, May 16 (IANS) Four US students have developed shoes that extract energy with every step to power portable electronics and, perhaps someday, life-preserving medical devices, US media reported.
Addis Ababa, May 14 (IANS) The Ethiopian branch of a private Indian college has been barred from registering new students for four distance learning programmes until it renews its accreditation with its partner institution in India. The existing students can, however, continue.
Washington, May 14 (ANI): People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, a new study has found.
Washington, May 14 (IANS) US police are looking for a 19-year-old man identified as a suspect in the Mother's Day parade shooting in New Orleans, the largest city in Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's state of Louisiana, that injured 19 people.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) In a big relief to aspiring medical students, the Supreme Court Monday paved the way for government and private medical colleges to admit students to under-graduate and post-graduate medical and dental courses for the 2013 session.
Washington, May 13 (ANI): A physician specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy has offered some tips to deal with dyspareunia, the technical term for pain during sexual intercourse, which can be related to mental or physical causes.
Washington, May 12 (ANI): The best workout partner may be one who understands that silence is golden, a Kansas State University researcher in the College of Human Ecology has stated.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): A novel anti-cocaine vaccine developed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College has been successfully tested in primates, bringing them closer to launching human clinical trials.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): There's now sufficient research data to provide specific guidance on how to prescribe exercise for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to researchers including an Indian origin.
Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Family members of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was battered inside a Jammu jail last week, met him at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here on Tuesday and appealed to the Indian Government to let him go back to his country.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Medical Council of India (MCI) has advised deans of all medical colleges to prescribe generic drugs, parliament was told Tuesday.
Amritsar, May 7 (ANI): Two members of the family of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, arrived in Amritsar via the Wagah-Attari border.
Chandigarh, May 7 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Islamabad has granted visa to two relatives of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay who got critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail.
New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 6 (ANI): With Islamabad seeking the evacuation of Sanaullah, who was attacked in a Jammu jail by fellow inmates last week, India on Monday said the Pakistani prisoner's medical condition is such that it does not permit any movement.
New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad inaugurated a three level underground parking facility of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here today.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): One in six high school students (16.2 percent) reported being electronically bullied within the past 12 months, according to a new study.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability, but quickly recognizing the signs of it and seeking immediate medical care from specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life, say an expert at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): Mothers exposed to flame retardants during pregnancy may put their offspring at high risk for learning problems and hyperactivity in their early childhood, a new study has warned.
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a discovery that is paving the way for the diagnosis and treatment of a rare genetic disorder related to the brain's functioning, a team of researchers has identified the causative gene behind the disease, which delays development of motor activities in children.
Chandigarh, May 5 (ANI): Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah, who was injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, on Sunday remained critical at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here.
London, May 4 (ANI): Bad habits, which increase heart disease risk, could also be affecting brain function in people as young as 35, a study has suggested.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new joint lubricant could bring longer lasting relief to millions of osteoarthritis sufferers, say researchers who developed it.
Lahore, April 30 (ANI): Doctors treating comatose Indian death row convict Sarbajit Singh at Lahore's government-run Jinnah Hospital, on Tuesday said his condition has deteriorated, but he has not been declared brain dead.
Washington, Apr. 30 (ANI): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - one of the widely prescribed antidepressants -have been associated with increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, hospital readmission and mortality when taken around the time of surgery, a new study has revealed.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A 35-year-old-man was killed and five people, including two children, were injured after a speeding SUV hit a stationary truck and a motorcycle here, police said Monday.
Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) As many as 52 new AIDS patients have been registered in the first four months of this year at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) here in the capital.
Sydney, Apr.28 (ANI): Female feticide is not only a practice prevalent in India, but has also spread its influence in Australian abortion clinics where doctors have revealed that they are facing parents' requests to know the sex of unborn babies and demands for abortion if and when it is a girl child.
Washington, April 28 (ANI): Women around the world face many claims surrounding their beauty regimens during pregnancy.
Washington, April 28 (ANI): A study by Loyola University Medical Center physicians have found that about one-third of patients suffer depression following a stroke, and depression in turn increases the risk of stroke.
New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): A 6-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in a public toilet in Badarpur in Delhi on Saturday.
New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): A 6-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in a public toilet in Badarpur in Delhi on Saturday.
London, April 27 (ANI): A daily crossword or Sudoku puzzle can help boost brain power and keep mind alert in old age, a new study has claimed.
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) A medical board has been constituted to treat Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was admitted to the ICU of Lahore's Jinnah Hospital after a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in Kot Lakhpat jail Friday, a media report said.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Another brutalization of a minor reported here Friday evening when a six-year-old girl was found unconscious near a public toilet, police said.
Washington, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that a cancer drug that works by inhibiting the growth of blood vessels might also help reduce fat.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The five-year-old Delhi rape survivor is recovering as expected and her fever has come down, a doctor atending on her said Tuesday.
Washington, April 23 (ANI): An Indian study has found that 30.4 percent of hip fracture patients died within one year, with the majority of deaths occurring within the first six months after fracture, and survivors had high rates of functional impairment
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) DNA profiles of aarmed forces personnel would be stored in a data bank to help in identification during operations or any other contingency from any fragment of body tissue, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.
Washington, April 22 (ANI): A new study by scientists including one of an Indian origin has found that aspirin slowed the growth of breast cancer cell lines in the lab and significantly reduced the growth of tumors in mice.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The five-year-old girl who was brutally raped here is in "stable" condition after undergoing surgery, doctors said Sunday.
Washington, April 21 (IANS) As US authorities prepared to question the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings to find out the motive for the terror attack they may face an unexpected problem, according to a media report.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Health and Family Minister A.K. Walia Saturday called upon medical professionals to work in close association with one another as well as with environmental specialists to achieve the goal of holistic health.
London, Apr. 20 (ANI): The inquest jury concluded that Savita Halappanavar's death last year in October occurred specifically due to sepsis, e-coli and miscarriage.
Lucknow, April 20 (IANS) Unhappy with the tardy progress in initiatives to deal with the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh, the government has fixed time lines for completion of pending projects, an official said Saturday.
Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): Condom snorting is the latest craze to hit US and Britain.
Washington, April 19 (ANI): A baseline adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) was found to be associated with a lower risk of hyperuricemia, defined as a serum uric acid (SUA) concentration higher than 7mg/dl in men and higher than 6mg/dl in women, according to a study.
Shimla, April 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government Thursday announced a health programme under which critical illness of children studying in government schools will be covered.
London, April 18 (ANI): Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have reported discovery of a specific gene that regulates the heart's ability to regenerate after injuries.
Boston, April 17 (IANS) The third victim in Tuesday's Boston Marathon blasts has been identified as a Chinese national, according to officials from the Chinese consulate.
Washington, April 15 (ANI): Watching romantic comedy films does not lead young adults to develop unrealistic expectations about relationships, according to a new study.
Washington, April 14 (ANI): If facial lines appear, or you have unsightly fingernails, or suffering from hair loss, then you may be having health problems.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Get rid of bacteria and improve public health to prevent stomach cancer in developing countries, Australian Nobel laureate Robin Warren said here Saturday.
Melbourne, Apr 11 (ANI): Stephen Hawking, who spent his career decoding the universe, has urged the continuation of space exploration for humanity's sake.
Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): The shape of a person's spinal column may predict their risk for disability in old age, a research has claimed.
New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Crusader for women's rights, Ranjana Kumari, on Monday questioned the status of women entrepreneurs in Gujarat as Chief Minister Narendra Modi pitched for women empowerment and also to encourage enterprising quality in women for nation building.
Lucknow, April 8 (IANS) In a major sop to the media, the Uttar Pradesh government Monday okayed a proposal for free treatment to all state accredited journalists at the multi-specialty Sanjay Gandhi Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI).
London, Apr. 8 (ANI): Fear may be felt in the heart as well as the head, a new study has claimed.
Washington, April 4 (ANI): Depression, anxiety, and smoking have a negative impact on the bone accrual of adolescent girls and may become a red flag for a future constrained by low bone mass or osteoporosis and higher fracture rates in postmenopausal years, researchers say.
London, April 4 (ANI): A low-calorie diet is just as effective as drastic stomach surgery at reducing diabetics' blood glucose levels, according to new research.
London, April 4 (ANI): A low-calorie diet is just as effective as drastic stomach surgery at reducing diabetics' blood glucose levels, according to new research.
Moscow, April 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Prosecutors in Russia's Siberian region have said that a university's expulsion of a female student for wearing a hijab was "unlawful".
London, Apr 3 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that a potent sleep hormone could hold the key to beating diabetes.
Proper sleep is extremely essential for attaining healthy metabolism and any alteration in usual sleep time can result in serious health consequences like diabetes and obesity, a recent study has warned.
Washington, April 2 (ANI): Proper sleep patterns are critical for healthy metabolic function, and even mild impairment in our circadian rhythms can lead to serious health consequences, including diabetes and obesity, a new study has warned.
Washington, April 2 (IANS) Scientists have shown in new research that dietary changes are linked to alterations in gene expressions that could affect overall health and physiology.
Melbourne, Apr. 2 (ANI): A professor from University of Sydney has said that the practice of covering the nose and mouth with the hands when sneezing and coughing are more likely to help in spreading rather than preventing the spread of flu.
Washington, April 1 (ANI): The varicella vaccine has been largely successful in neutralizing chicken pox, scientists say.
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior among boys, a new study has claimed.
Washington, March 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A small vial containing a rare but potentially deadly virus called "Guanarito" that could be used in a bio-terror attack has gone missing from a maximum-security University of Texas research laboratory.
Lucknow, March 26 (IANS) Junior doctors of all medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh went on a flash strike Tuesday after doctors from the King George's Medical College here were forced to end their indefinite hunger strike Monday night.
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Medical researchers still know very little about gender-specific differences in illness, particularly when it comes to disease symptoms, influencing social and psychological factors, and the ramifications of these differences for treatment and prevention.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Patterns of brain communication in toddlers with autism shows evidence of aberrant neural communication even at this relatively early stage of brain development, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Scientists have identified a gene that gets consistently altered in obesity.
Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) An indigenously manufactured haematology analyser has become the first Indian product in its category to got a certification for export to European markets, it was announced here Thursday.
Washington, March 21 (ANI): Reality TV star Kelly Osbourne is all set to go back to work after getting the all-clear from doctors following her recent health scare.
Beijing, March 20 (IANS) Stressing the need to sleep for moderate durations, a Chinese study has urged people to avoid overuse of networking devices and turn to soothing music, massage, and naps for a better sleep.
Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Couples having sex in a monogamous, heterosexual relationship do not get infected by hepatitis C virus (HCV), a new study has found.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Only 21.76 percent of Indian doctors trained abroad have qualified to practice in the country, parliament was informed Tuesday.
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) At least 60 people fell sick after inhaling toxic chlorine gas in north Kolkata's Chitpore area Thursday, police said.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Early detection and prevention is the best option to manage the rapidly rising chronic kidney disease in India, doctors said Wednesday on the eve of World Kidney Day.
San Francisco, March 12 (IANS) Scientists have shown that DNA length can help predict lifespan in patients with cardiac disease, says a new study.
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): A change in culture and action is needed to plan for a future with more antibiotic resistance, researchers suggest.
Washington, March 11 (ANI): Million of people will be sneezing and wheezing in the coming spring months because of seasonal allergies.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Young women who are obese may have a greater risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new research.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke may be more dangerous than previously thought, a new research has warned.
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is set to inaugurate a Women Medical College on Friday, marking the occasion of International Women's day...................
Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): Scientists have developed a wonder pill harnessing the health-boosting power of red wine which can protect against a host of chronic killer diseases.
London, Mar.6 (ANI): Scientists from the University of Sheffield have discovered that a key gene in the womb, which stops labour occurring too early, is switched off by inflammation in the uterus at the time labour begins - a discovery which paves the way for developing new treatments to prevent premature births.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Calling the national food security bill as piecemeal, diluted and minimalistic, civil society activists Tuesday said the proposed legislation restricts people's entitlements and is devoid of any accountability.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India has reported six cases of alleged irregularities in conduct of clinical trials during the last two years, parliament was informed Tuesday.
Chandigarh, March 5 (IANS) Nearly a century after the Lady Harding Medical College was established for women in New Delhi, a medical college for women is being set up in the government sector in Haryana, a minister said here Tuesday.
