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Indian Council of Medical Research
Researchers at RGCB in Keralam develop nanopore sensors for Parkinson’s detection
Researchers at the BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology have developed a nanopore-based sensor for the early detection of neurodegenerative disease biomarkers.
India plans red warning labels, school-age child pictorials on cough syrups
India is considering new mandatory red warning labels and age-specific pictorials on cough syrups to prevent usage in children under four years old.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate KLE JGMM medical college building
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a new medical college building and hospital in Hubballi.
Dr Reddy’s bags exclusive distribution rights of Takeda’s dengue vaccine QDENGA
Takeda Pharmaceutical has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories to launch the dengue vaccine QDENGA in India.
Health ministry tightens rules on stem cell therapy, bars routine use for autism
The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory restricting stem cell therapy for autism to approved clinical trials only, following a Supreme Court directive.
Health authorities warn people with head injuries to avoid public waterbodies
Health authorities have issued a warning for individuals with head injuries or facial wounds to avoid public waterbodies due to the risk of amoebic encephalitis.
Truth behind sudden deaths in gyms revealed in ICMR report
An ICMR study identified factors such as family history of blood clotting, pre-existing health conditions, and smoking as contributors to heart attack and stroke risks among young adults, finding no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to these events.
UNICEF report highlights rising global child obesity linked to processed food
A UNICEF report warns that child obesity is rising globally due to the consumption of ultra-processed foods, posing significant long-term health risks.
Indian drug regulators flag rabies vaccine batch as substandard and potentially counterfeit
Indian drug regulators have flagged a batch of the Abhayrab rabies vaccine as substandard and potentially counterfeit after it failed potency and identity tests.
Tamil Nadu officials consider including chicken biryani in government school meals
Tamil Nadu government officials are considering weekly chicken biryani in government school meals amid expert warnings about logistical and nutritional challenges.
Delhi High Court declines to stay HPV vaccine administration drive
Delhi High Court refuses to stay government HPV vaccine administration campaign citing no instant harm
Multiple dengue virus serotypes circulate across India according to ICMR study
A two-year nationwide surveillance study by the Indian Council of Medical Research reports multiple dengue virus serotypes circulating across India, increasing risks of severe disease and complicating future vaccination efforts.
ICMR transfers three medical technologies to Emcure and Biological E
The Indian Council of Medical Research has transferred rights to three homegrown medical technologies— including a cervical cancer drug candidate and two next-generation vaccines — to Emcure Pharmaceuticals and Biological E for commercial development.