health

New Delhi, May 08: Twenty years of legal battles have finally ended in great achievement. The Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC) (redesignated as Clinical Cardio Physician (Non Invasive) PGDCCP(NI), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), has received official recognition from National Medical Commission (NMC). The Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists (IACC) confirmed this major decision during a press conference at […]

Dr. Parnamita Bhattacharya, gynecologist – CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI  “One of the biggest misconceptions about ovarian cancer is that it always presents with severe pain or dramatic symptoms. In reality, the early signs are often very subtle and easily mistaken for routine digestive or lifestyle-related issues. Many women experience persistent bloating, mild abdominal discomfort, feeling

New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a nationwide initiative offering free annual health check-ups for workers aged 40 years and above. Speaking at ESIC Medical College & Hospital in Delhi, the Minister said the initiative is aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare for workers and improving early detection

New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): The Government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital health platform designed to improve monitoring and delivery of maternal and child healthcare services across the country. The platform is an upgraded version of the existing Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) system and creates a

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will honor Michael Ackerman, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, FCCM, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, with its AACN Pioneering Spirit Award. One of AACN’s Visionary Leadership awards, the AACN Pioneering Spirit Award recognizes significant contributions that influence progressive and critical care nursing and relate to the association’s mission, vision and values. The official presentation

New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): A free health check-up initiative for workers has been launched under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation), marking early implementation efforts linked to the new labour framework reforms. The initiative aims to improve preventive healthcare access for insured workers by offering routine medical screening and early detection

New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, a unified digital platform designed to integrate fragmented health programme systems and advance India’s digital health transformation. The portal was unveiled during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity, marking a significant step toward building a more

Mumbai, May 06: On the occasion of World Asthma Day, leading respiratory experts highlighted the growing burden of asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions in Mumbai, calling for increased awareness, early diagnosis, and sustained preventive measures. With Mumbai witnessing consistently high levels of air pollution due to vehicular emissions, construction dust, and changing weather patterns,

By: Melissa Vizcarra LOS ANGELES, May 5: Cedars-Sinai, the Official Medical Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is playing a key role in planning for what will be one of the largest sporting events in the world. Behind the scenes, that preparation includes building a vast, coordinated medical system designed to support not

New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The Government of India has further strengthened its framework for rare disease management under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, building on the National Health Policy, 2017. The policy is being implemented through 15 Centres of Excellence across the country, including two in the North-East, to improve access to specialised