The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has granted marketing authorization for Qdenga, marking India's first approved dengue vaccine. Developed by Takeda, this two-dose live-attenuated vaccine offers protection for individuals aged 4 to 60 without requiring prior serological screening.
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Johnson & Johnson announced a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve nearly 69,000 lawsuits alleging its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. This comprehensive deal covers 99.75% of active claims. Read about the legal strategy, scientific evidence on talc exposure, and clinical counseling for patients.
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Researchers at SGPGIMS Lucknow have isolated and cultured human heart valve interstitial cells from donor tissues. This milestone advances understanding of rheumatic heart disease pathways like TGF-beta/SMAD3 and ERK1/2, laying the foundation for tissue-engineered heart valves and drug testing.
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction failure lacks uniform definition. A narrative review proposes an integrative framework incorporating objective and subjective instability, persistent pain, restricted motion, graft rupture, and secondary meniscal injury to standardize clinical reporting.
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Deepinder Goyal's healthtech startup Temple is raising capital at a $500 million valuation and pricing its temporal wearable at Rs 80,000. Worn on the side of the forehead, the device tracks microvascular blood flow and real-time Entropy to monitor physiological stress, metabolic expenditure, and recovery.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a severe epidemic driven by the Bundibugyo virus, with over 3,000 confirmed cases and 1,350 deaths across five provinces. While existing Ebola vaccines target the Zaire strain, clinical trials for a new candidate from Oxford University have urgently commenced.
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A comprehensive analysis of the NFHS-5 data regarding postpartum anemia in India, exploring the prevalence, severity, and the socioeconomic and regional factors contributing to this public health challenge for clinicians seeking to improve maternal health outcomes.
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A study in Greece reveals that 46-80% of heatwave deaths are linked to climate change. This analysis explores the implications for public health and clinical practice, particularly for elderly and vulnerable populations facing rising global temperatures in regions like India.
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Nearly 80% of Indians suffer from inadequate Vitamin D, causing silent bone weakening and sudden fractures. This expert guide reviews why mega-dose therapy is critical for high-risk patients, the key factors driving widespread deficiency, and the mandatory medical evaluations needed to protect skeletal health.
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With World Obesity Atlas data warning that over 41 million Indian children are overweight or obese, ICMR and NIN have unveiled a 10-point policy roadmap. The initiative calls for mandatory front-of-pack labeling, HFSS taxes, strict marketing bans, and healthier school environments to curb non-communicable diseases.
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Improvement Committee cleared the lease transfer of SevenHills Hospital in Marol to Capri Global Ventures. Supported by Reliance Foundation, the 1,500-bed facility will operate under a public-private partnership model, reserving 20% of beds and OPD services at civic rates.
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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has granted marketing authorization for Qdenga, marking India's first approved dengue vaccine. Developed by Takeda, this two-dose live-attenuated vaccine offers protection for individuals aged 4 to 60 without requiring prior serological screening.
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A multi-center Lancet study reveals over 21% of school-going Indian teenagers face moderate-to-high substance use risk. Geographic, digital, and environmental drivers highlight the urgent need for targeted clinical screening, regulatory enforcement, and peer-led interventions in school settings.
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Tata Elxsi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology to accelerate medical device innovation, clinical research, digital health, and diagnostic technology creation for domestic and international markets.
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Researchers at SGPGIMS Lucknow have isolated and cultured human heart valve interstitial cells from donor tissues. This milestone advances understanding of rheumatic heart disease pathways like TGF-beta/SMAD3 and ERK1/2, laying the foundation for tissue-engineered heart valves and drug testing.
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