NEW YORK:The World Health Organisation said that China had shared data about a recent surge in respiratory illnesses in children, one day after the agency said it was seeking information about the possibility of undiagnosed pneumonia cases there. The Chinese data indicated “no detection of any unusual or novel pathogens”, according to a WHO statement […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:With climate change and ecological devastation complicating health challenges of the modern world, Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) to be held here from December 1 to 5 will have in-depth deliberations on application of Ayurvedic solutions to address the grim threats to human, live-stock and natural health in a sustainable manner. As the time-tested, holistic and […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) has announced that it will assist all district and taluk hospitals and family groups in Kerala to identify rare paediatric genetic diseases and provide them free genetic testing, support and counselling for these conditions affecting children. This was announced by RGCB Director Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana, while hosting an awareness […]
KOCHI:The World Implant Expo 2023, a pioneering global conference uniting dental experts worldwide, is set to take place from the 26th to the 28th of this month at Hotel Le Méridien, Kochi. Dedicated to the advancement of dental implant practices, the three-day event will host renowned implantologists from around the globe, focusing on skill enhancement, […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Revving up wellness tourism in India, the December 1-5 Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2023) in Kerala capital will host the largest ever Business-to-Business Meet on ayurveda-based medical tourism, bringing together over 150 tour operators from India and abroad to clinch business decisions with major wellness institutions and service providers. The prime focus of the wellness […]
THIRUANANTHAPURAM:The 21st Annual Scientific Conference of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT 2023) concluded on November 10. Dr. Thomas Mathew, DME of the Kerala Government, graced the event as the chief guest. The conference, which commenced on November 7 at Hotel O’by Tamara, also had the presence of Prof. Dr. Manojan KK, Vice […]
KOCHI:Aster Medcity announced the Podiatric Lab Services as part of its ‘Save Your Limb’ campaign, addressing the rise in amputation cases. The campaign focuses on creating awareness about preventable causes of limb loss, especially in diabetic patients, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, patient education, and early intervention in combating amputations. “India witnesses more […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Marking the prelude to the 5th edition of Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF), the 20-day state-wide Grand Kerala Ayurveda Fair (GKAF) commenced today, on the occasion of National Ayurveda Day. Principal of Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Dr G Jay inaugurated the state-level GKAF, which will be held in all districts of Kerala till November 30. Dr […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Marking the prelude to the 5th edition of Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF), the 20-day Grand Kerala Ayurveda Fair (GKAF) will get underway on November 10, on the occasion of National Ayurveda Day. Minister for General Education and Labour V Sivankutty will be the chief guest at the state-level inauguration of the GKAF, at Government Ayurveda […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Buoyed by the phenomenal success of its innovative food kiosk product Vend’N’Go, Versicles Technologies has now forayed into the digital health sphere with a pioneering multilingual kiosk that provides basic health diagnostics with utmost accuracy within a minute and at extremely low prices. Known as Prognosis, the digital health kiosk is armed with a touch […]