Article on September 11, 2023
Apollo Telehealth Unveils TeleICUs At 9 NTPC Plants
Apollo'sTeleEmergency service ensures that in case of an emergency, the highly trained paramedics can connect NTPC employees with experienced Emergency Physicians from Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, Kolkata, or Delhi within just 5 minutes
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Existing Antibodies Can Fight Against New Covid Variant: US CDC
The Food and Drug Administration in the coming days is expected to authorize the updated vaccines that target the XBB.1.5 subvariant of Omicron, and early data provide encouraging signs for the new shots, CDC said
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AR, VR Technologies Will Become Mainstream In Healthcare In A Few Years: Dr Mahesh Kappanayil
In an exclusive interaction with BW Healthcare World, Dr Mahesh Kappanayil, Clinical Professor of Paediatric Cardiology at Amrita Hospital spoke on the evolving technologies, their use cases in hospitals as well as in medical education and the dream of having an artificial heart in the near future
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Lilly's Diabetes Drug Gets UK Watchdog's Approval
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said in draft final guidance that it estimates some 180,000 people could benefit from the new treatment. The drug, also known as tirzepatide, has also been in the spotlight for its potential to treat obesity. A U.S. decision on its use for weight loss is expected later this year. Lilly's share price has surged, with investors betting that an approval will make it a blockbuster drug
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US Supreme Court To Weigh In On Abortion Pill Manufacturer's Access Dispute
President Joe Biden's administration has said it plans to appeal the 5th Circuit's decision as well. The decision is on hold pending the outcome of the administration's appeal. The case could put at risk the authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency that signs off on the safety of food products, drugs and medical devices. The FDA approved mifepristone in 2000
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Meta Platforms Must Face Medical Privacy Class Action
Meta Platforms must face medical privacy class action. U.S. District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco said the plaintiffs could pursue claims that Meta violated a federal wiretap law and a California privacy law, and violated its own contractual promises governing user privacy on Facebook
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Cold Temperatures Might Make It Difficult To Treat High Blood Pressure: Research
According to the American Heart Association's 2023 Statistical Update, nearly half of adults in the US have high blood pressure. Previous research found that blood pressure varies with the seasons of the year. Most of this variation is in systolic blood pressure - the top number in a blood pressure reading that gauges the pressure in/against blood vessels during heartbeats. The study authors sought to understand whether blood pressure control, defined in this study as less than 140/90 mm Hg among patients with hypertension, varied by season. Telegram Facebook Copy Link
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Uttarakhand: Dengue Outbreak Sweeps Through Dehradun, Prompting Urgent Action
The state government is now under immense pressure to implement rigorous measures, including increased mosquito control efforts, public awareness campaigns, and swift medical intervention to curb the spread of dengue in Dehradun and across Uttarakhand
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