AIIMS-led GRASSROOT trial proved India-made Supernova stent safe and effective for severe strokes, earning CDSCO approval. Lower-cost device could expand access to lifesaving thrombectomy nationwide.
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New research warns indoor spaces may expose people to poorly regulated chemicals from dust and products. With 90% time spent indoors, these “new contaminants” could raise risks of cancer, heart and hormonal diseases.
AI is becoming essential in healthcare, but experts stress its value lies in thoughtful, human-centric integration. In India, AI is improving diagnostics, access and prevention when it complements clinicians, not replaces them.
Study shows prediabetes remission cuts risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure by ~60%. Benefits last decades, suggesting early normalization of blood sugar offers lasting heart protection.
India’s rare disease care relies on crowdfunding as costly therapies outstrip public support. Government aid is capped and weak, treatments stop, children relapse, and experts urge sustained funding, price controls, and generics.
Study of 2,000 twins shows teenage body dissatisfaction predicts adult depression and eating disorders. Social pressure, teasing and media worsen risks; experts urge early, stigma-free intervention.
NCDRC overturned a 1994 negligence ruling against SGPGI, clearing doctors but faulting the hospital for poor records. It found no treatment lapses and ordered Rs 6 lakh compensation for documentation failures.
WHO–World Bank report says 4.6 billion lack essential health services; 2.1 billion face financial hardship and 1.6 billion are pushed into poverty by medical costs. Progress is slow; urgent action is needed for UHC.
CEEW finds Indians eat enough protein but mostly low-quality cereal protein, creating a hidden nutrition crisis. Diets lack fruits, vegetables, pulses; coarse grains decline, fats rise. Experts urge revamping food schemes.
AIIMS Delhi reports metabolic surgery helps many with uncontrolled Type-2 diabetes; 30% stopped meds. Early intervention corrects metabolism, prevents organ damage, and offers a validated option beyond drugs.
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