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AI can aid in early, precise detection of breast cancer, show results of 1st randomised trial

Cancer detection rates were 6·4 per 1,000 screened in the group that underwent mammography with AI use compared to five per 1,000 in the control group.

Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type 2 diabetes, dementia early

Parkville , February 5 (ANI): Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness,...

House panel urges covering medicine costs under Ayushman Bharat, especially for diseases like cancer

PM-JAY is world’s largest government-funded health insurance and assurance scheme; offers coverage of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.

Researchers find out way to prevent childhood brain tumour: Study

Ontario , February 4 (ANI): Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have discovered a way to prevent tumour growth in a subtype...

Cancer registry covers only 10% of Indians. Call to make it notifiable disease is gathering steam

India ranked 3rd worldwide for new cancer cases in 2020 after China & US, according to GLOBOCAN. Currently, there are 11 notifiable diseases, including TB, cholera & AIDS.

How cancer daycare centres promised in Budget 2025 aim to ease treatment costs, access

Cancer care in India is marked by barriers of access & disparities in availability of quality care. Daycare centres at district hospitals could save patients up to Rs 10,000 cr annually.

IIT Guwahati develops multi-stage clinical trial method for personalised medical care

Guwahati (Assam) , February 3 (ANI): Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, in partnership with leading institutions around the world, have devised...

IIT Madras launches Bharat cancer genome atlas, check what experts have to say

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , February 3 (ANI): Ahead of World Cancer Day, The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Monday launched Bharat cancer...

New research identified rare type immune cells for response against Cancer: Study

Melbourne , February 3 (ANI): The researchers have identified a rare type of immune cell, called stem-like T cells, that holds the key to...

At JLF, Nobel-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan talks anti-ageing with a Putin disclaimer

At session called 'Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality', he talked about ethics & realities of anti-ageing research and how to live a healthy, long life.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.