Published in Indian Journal of Medical Research, study classifies nearly 10% prescriptions as 'unacceptable', says such lapses can lead to adverse drug reactions & risk patient health.
Doctors report rise in prevalence, especially after Covid pandemic, although there is no comprehensive data available from earlier. National-level survey could kick off later this year.
The medical research body aims to encourage domestic companies to develop cost-effective treatments for rare conditions, such as spinal muscular atrophy, Gaucher disease, among others.
National Essential Diagnostics List was first released in 2019 following World Health Organization recommendation. Industry has welcomed move to revise list as step towards ensuring better access.
The study, published in American Cancer Society Journal, shows survival rate 5 yrs after diagnosis ranges from 41.9% in Pasighat to 74.9% in Mizoram. In countries like US, it's over 90%.
Police have 'retrieved' personal data from accused, which they were 'trying to sell'. 'How they got data being probed,' says a Delhi Police officer. In ICMR case, CBI has 'taken up probe'.
In a call for expression of interest last month, ICMR proposed a research project to devise standards suitable for Indian context. Here’s what the body plans to do with this exercise.
Suspects may not have been involved in leak or sale of leaked data on dark web, but were claiming to have access to 'Indian Citizen Aadhaar & Passport’ records, it is learnt.
Last year, ICMR formed a panel to prepare these standards on Centre's directions. Now govt wants panel to assess kids' growth patterns & analyse population level data, it is learnt.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.
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