Category: health
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Finding the Future of Eye Care with Frogs
Some of the most “ribbiting” research happening on campus stems from regeneration – the science of reforming, repairing, or regrowing lost tissue. This is the prerogative of researchers in the Tseng Lab, which recently observed that certain frog larvae can regrow their eyeballs. “We’re building a blueprint for eye tissue regeneration,” said Kelly Tseng, professor…
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India’s first adaptive deep brain stimulation performed at Apollo Hospitals Chennai
Chennai, India Apr 10: Apollo Hospitals, Chennai announces a major milestone in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease in India, the country’s first clinical activation of Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS). The procedure was carried out on 2 March 2026 by Dr. Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Dr. Arvind Sukumaran, and their team. The programme is led by clinicians with advanced international fellowship training in movement disorders neurology and functional…
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Husband-and-Wife Physicians Offer Care for Lower-Extremity Limbs and Amputation Prevention in Patients with Diabetes
EL PASO, Texas —Joshua M. Ekladios, D.P.M., and Marina R. Tony, D.P.M., joined Texas Tech Health El Paso to address a growing need for complex foot and ankle care in our Borderplex. Their work focuses on limb preservation, reconstruction, foot and ankle trauma and expanding access to specialized treatment close to home. The husband-and-wife physicians…
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Should People over 75 Continue Colonoscopies
Prominent ecosystem scientist and author Alan Townsend, Ph.D., will lead the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, Wake Forest University announced today following a national search. Townsend will join the Sabin Center effective July 1. A highly collaborative organization focused on tackling environmental challenges through innovative partnerships, the Sabin Center has quickly become…
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PFRDA Integrates Healthcare Benefits with NPS Through Swasthya Initiative
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a new healthcare-linked facility under ‘NPS Swasthya’, aimed at combining retirement savings with medical support for subscribers. Under this initiative, eligible National Pension System (NPS) subscribers can now use a portion of their pension corpus to meet hospitalisation and in-patient treatment expenses, while the remaining…
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World Homoeopathy Day 2026: India Emphasises Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health
New Delhi, Apr 10 (BNP): World Homoeopathy Day is being observed on April 10, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the German physician who founded homoeopathy in the late 18th century. This year’s theme, “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health,” highlights the growing focus on holistic and long-term wellness through alternative systems of medicine. Homoeopathy,…
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Food-as-Medicine Trial Shows Promise for Heart Failure Patients
DALLAS, April 09: A clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers demonstrates that providing healthy food directly to patients recovering from heart failure is feasible and well accepted – and could improve quality of life – helping build a foundation for larger studies exploring food as a component of medical care. The randomized…
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Major study to track impacts of childhood blood disorders
April 9: Researchers will examine the long-term effects of sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, and acute leukaemias by linking health records across England and conducting patient surveys as part of the Haematology Lived Experience and Outcomes (HALO) study. In the UK, beta thalassemia affects around 1,100 people, while approximately 17,500 people live with sickle cell…
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‘Poshan Pakhwada 2026’ to Boost Early Childhood Brain Development
New Delhi, Apr 9 (BNP): The government has announced that the 2026 edition of Poshan Pakhwada will focus on enhancing brain development in children during the crucial first six years of life. This initiative aims to raise awareness about nutrition, cognitive stimulation, and overall early childhood development, recognizing that the initial years are critical for lifelong…
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From Metro Hubs to Every Home: India’s Healthcare Transformation
Apr 8: For decades, seeking world-class medical care in India often meant traveling to New Delhi — a journey that was not just expensive, but emotionally and physically draining for millions of families. Today, that reality is steadily changing. Across the country, from smaller cities to remote regions, quality healthcare is becoming more accessible than ever…