- Viral fever is back in the air
Viral fever is staging a comeback in the Capital. Doctors at various hospitals say that there has been a renewed spurt in the cases of this infectious disease in the past few days. Around a month ago, Delhi had witnessed an outbreak of viral fever, which affected adults and children …
- Improvements in cancer detection
Deadly cancers can now be detected before it is too late, thanks to new techniques that are not only faster and more effective but less painful. Just a few cells sucked out from the affected tissue under the microscope or sophisticated cameras screening various organs could tell doctors of a …
- Govt clears plan to tap rain water
The Government has cleared a Rs 37.50-crore scheme to harness rain water in the city which is aimed at controlling perennial water shortages which have come to grip the Capital. Chief Minister Sahib Singh said while the present scheme would concentrate on Najafgarh drain, the Government was also planning a …
- HC seeks names of hospital providing free medicine
The Delhi High Court sought the names of hospitals which were providing free medicines to poor patients in the Capital, after Apollo Hospital today submitted that no other hospital in the Capital was providing free medicines to such patients.
- Doctor to test HIV vaccine on himself
A British Aids researcher plans to inject himself and up to 20 volunteers with a weakened strain of the live HIV virus to prove that it could work as a vaccine against the disease.
- Mucio Athayde cancer prize for Mumbai surgeon
Noted cancer surgeon and clinical scientist, Dr. Prafulla Desai, a recepient of the Padmabhushan, has been selected to receive the coveted 1998 Mucio Athayde cancer Prize in recognition of his significant contributions to the control and treatment of cancer in India and abroad.
- Panel to study feasibility report of 'Kalpasar Project'
The Gujarat Government has decided to set up a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister, Mr. Jeshubhai Patel, and create a special cell in the Water Resources Development Department to study the feasibility report of the Rs. 35,000 crores "Kalpasar Project" for irrigation and drinking water supply.
- Brain implant revives coma victims
Scientists have been able to "wake up" coma victims with a pioneering electronic pacemaker which seems capable of kicking brain waves. Cambridge University researchers plan trials on patients suffering from persistent vegetative state (PVS), a condition which is normally irreversible, after the almost miraculous recovery of some patients during experiments …
- 'Healthy' Goans afflicted by ailing hospitals
Goa has the best health indices in the country. But oddly, hospitals in this state are ailing and patients visiting state-run hospitals have harrowing experience. Hundreds of patients are forced to visit neighbouring centres outside Goa -in Manipal, Mumbai and Mangalore - leaving behind a state which has poured hundreds …
-Fighting against allopathic failures
The Oriental Treatment cum Training Centre (OTTC),a unit of Red Cross Kathmandu District chapter is known as the pioneer institute of its kind in the country specialising in the oriental method of treatment:a report.
- Death of Puri AIDS patient sparks panic
The death of an AIDS patient sparks panic : The death of an AIDS patient, Kuber Pradhan, at Gop in Puri district about two weeks ago has led to fears the diease may have affected others in the district. Various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have warned that if no action is …
- Tuticorin Alkali bags mosquito spray deal
The Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd, a SPIC group company based at Chennai, has bagged for the second consecutive year the contract for spraying 'Spicbiomoss' in the Kochi Corporation area to control the growing mosquito menace.
-Trading human body organs illegal,official
Any form of trade in human organs is in direct violation of Chinese government,according to leading government officials.The official from South China's Hainan Province cited the futility of creating fraudulent accusations and fabricating false stories about the transplantation of organs removed from prisoners executed in China.
- Nasa scientists attempt to contact Pathfinder on Mars
Engineers and scientists at Nasa's jet propulsion laboratory will make a final report to regain contact with Pathfinder on Tuesday, listening for a radio signal orginating from so far way it would take 19 1/2 minutes to reach earth. Pathfinder landed on July 4 and transmitted intriguing images and atmospheric …
- Cigrette company's move raises a cloud of smoke
Social activists in the city have expressed deep concern over the tactics adopted to promote Benson and Hedges cigarettes in Delhi. The company, which has launched a publicity blitz, now plans to distribute its cigarettes free in the next few days among people patronising several local pubs here and in …
- Federal action is urged on tainted food
Illness caused by contaminated foods will increase unless the government undertakes new and comprehensive public health efforts to detect cases amd prevent outbreaks, leading experts said at a scientific meeting held in Atlanta . The scientists urged lawmakers to support improved tracking of cases, more complete testing and better laboratories …
- BARC develops 'plaque' to treat eye tumours
The Bhaba Atomic Research Centre, Bombay in association with the Sankara Netralaya here, has developed the prototype of a radio-active "plaque" to be used for treating tumours of the eye.The small I-125 radioactive source will be available to the hospital within six months, Dr. S.S. Badrinath, Medical Director, sankara Netralaya …
- Scientists make nanocrystals
Scientists at the University of Madras have prepared nanocrystals, crystals as tiny as one billionth of a metre, that are one of the frontier areas of worldwide research. A team headed by S Ramasamy prepared crystals about 10 nanometres in size of several materials that include zinc oxide, zirconia, barium …
- Ban on salt 'infringes' rights
The Centre's decision to ban non-iodised salt while making mandatory the sale of iodised salt tantamounts to a violation of the fundamental rights, experts have said.
- Tasty snacks for school children
By January next week, school children in India should be able to get a nutritious, tasty but affordable snacks such as 'chikies' or candies, according to Dr Manju Sharma. The nutritious packet has been developed by the DBT, the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) and the National Institute of …
