Falls may increase risk of dementia
Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults and can lead to life changing consequences, including loss of independence or risk of death. According to a US study published in JAMA Network Open,…
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What do families fight about most?
Disagreements and arguments are prevalent in all families. But what do families fight about the most and has it changed over time? To find out, US researchers surveyed 593 parents with at least one child…
‘Bihar Kokila’ Sharda Sinha AIIMS-Delhi health news: In Gopalganj, iconic singer’s fans pray for her speedy recovery
Famous Bihari folk singer Padma Vibhushan Sharda Sinha has been admitted to AIIMS-Delhi after her health deteriorated. According to local media reports, the 72-year-old singer, known as ‘Bihar Kokila’ remains admitted to the Intensive Care…
India needs speed, bigger financial infusions to support startup ecosystem: Entrepreneurs at THE WEEK Health Summit 2024
India has a support ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs, particularly in the health tech sector, but what it needs is speed to allow innovation to enter the market much faster. In a panel discussion on…
Indian pharmas missed out on manufacture of engineered antibodies: Sam Santhosh at THE WEEK Health Summit 2024
India may have been late in waking up to the potential of antibodies-based treatment, especially for treating cancer, but it has the basics in place to become the hub of research and manufacturing for such…
‘The best scientists in the world are still Indians’: Dr Satya Vadlamani, CMD, Murli Krishna Pharma at THE WEEK Health Summit 2024
Today, innovation is the name of the game in the pharmaceutical sector. From being pharmacy to the world, it is important that India becomes innovator to the world, said Achin Gupta, CEO, One India Business…