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07Mar 2025

Medical Wearables: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Real-Time Monitoring

Syllabus: GS-2: Health , Inclusive Growth, Growth & Development Focus: The increasing adoption of medical wearables, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), is transforming healthcare by enabling real-time health monitoring, early disease detection, and proactive patient care. The post-pandemic surge in wearable usage has led to advancements in remote patient monitoring …

28Feb 2025

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HeroRATS: Revolutionary Solution for TB Diagnosis?

Syllabus: GS 3: Health Why in the News? Recently, innovative TB detection using HeroRATS gained attention as experts suggested its potential for India. With TB elimination targeted by 2025, integrating such methods could enhance early diagnosis and reduce transmission. Using Animals to Detect Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with over …

11Feb 2025

India Unveils First Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig

Why in the news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched Srjanam, India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST at AIIMS New Delhi, emphasizing sustainability and a paradigm shift from waste to wealth. Event Highlights: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, named Srjanam, at …

11Feb 2025

President Murmu Inaugurates International Conference on Unani

Why in the news? President Droupadi Murmu is inaugurating a two-day International Conference on Unani Day in New Delhi, commemorating the birth anniversary of renowned Unani physician Hakim Ajmal Khan and promoting research, innovation, and global cooperation in Unani medicine. Event Highlights: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a two-day International Conference on Unani Day in …

23Jan 2025

India’s Snakebite Crisis: Antivenoms and Lifesaving Solutions

Why in the news? India’s snakebite crisis claims around 58,000 lives annually. Antivenoms play a crucial role in treating venom, but challenges like rural healthcare access, high costs, and cultural practices hinder effective treatment, requiring urgent improvements in infrastructure and awareness. The Snakebite Crisis in India: India, known as the “snakebite capital of the world,” …

27Dec 2024

Indian Medtech Firms Expand Globally Amid Import Challenges

Why in the news? India’s medtech industry is rapidly growing, focusing on exports to global markets despite importing 80-85% of medical devices, and aims to achieve self-sufficiency within five years. Current Market Scenario and Growth Potential India’s medtech industry is growing rapidly, projected to increase from $12 billion in FY21 to $50 billion by 2030 …

13Dec 2024

Gene Therapy Successfully Treats Haemophilia A in India

Why in the news? Indian scientists have made significant advancements in using gene therapy to treat Haemophilia A, a rare blood disorder. This breakthrough offers long-term relief by addressing the genetic cause, improving quality of life for affected individuals. About Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Haemophilia A in India: Indian scientists have achieved significant progress in …

06Dec 2024

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JNU Team Identifies Hsp70’s Role in Disease Spread

Why in the news? JNU researchers discovered Heat Shock Protein 70’s role in facilitating disease spread, offering new therapeutic targets for combating infections like COVID-19 and malaria. JNU Team’s Breakthrough Discovery on Hsp70 Researchers at JNU’s Special Centre for Molecular Medicine identified Heat Shock Protein 70 (Hsp70) as crucial in spreading diseases like malaria and …

29Oct 2024

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U-WIN Digital Platform Enhances India’s Immunisation Efforts

Why in the news? The U-WIN initiative streamlines immunisation tracking for pregnant women and children in India, integrating healthcare services to boost vaccination coverage, improve accessibility, and ensure that no child is left without life-saving vaccines. Digital Integration in Immunisation: U-WIN Overview U-WIN Initiative: The Universal Immunisation Programme-WIN (U-WIN) is a digital platform designed to …

23Oct 2024

FDA Approval for Cobenfy Casts Light on Schizophrenia’s Wickedness

Relevance: GS – 3 : Science and Technology – developments. Why in the News? On September 26, the U.S. FDA approved Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia. Cobenfy is notable for its novel mechanism of action, targeting cholinergic receptors instead of dopamine receptors. This makes Cobenfy the first antipsychotic that does not rely on dopamine …

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