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Public money, private patents? Unravelling India’s opacity over its Covid vaccines

Public money, private patents: Unravelling India’s opacity over its Covid vaccines

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No cause for concern over HMPV: Union Health Secretary

Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava also advised the state governments to strengthen awareness among the masses regarding preventive measures. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HMPV: Saurabh Bhardwaj asks Delhi Health Department to make arrangements

In the wake of two human metapneumoviruses (HMPV) cases in Karnataka, Delhi Health Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka: ICMR detects two cases of Human Metapneumovirus

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gujarat: Confirmed 51 cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome since June

In early June this year, an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) began in Gujarat, in children under 15 years of age and as of July 31, 140 AES cases were reported in the state out of which 59 have died. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ICMR releases 32 new standard treatment guidelines for five specialties

The new STWs cover five specialties, including cardiothoracic vascular surgery, paediatric cardiology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery, and orthopaedics. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Poor methodology," ICMR dissociates itself from Covaxin safety study, calls for retraction

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has disassociated itself from a study. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ICMR releases 17 dietary guidelines, says 56.4% of disease burden in India due to unhealthy diets

The new ICMR guidelines recommend restricting salt intake, using oils and fat in moderation, doing proper exercise, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods.

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ICMR to expand its Indian Clinical Trial and Education Network for bettering medical research

ICMR expands INTENT network for clinical trials, inviting public and private medical institutes to contribute to national health solutions.

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Impactful and meaningful research will solve problems of Indian citizens, says ICMR Director-General

Indian medical institutions aim to improve research quality and global rankings, focusing on impactful solutions for citizens' problems.

The Hindu

ICMR trial run: Mid-surgery tissue sample transport for advanced pathological testing

As part of a trial run by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), onco-pathological tissue samples were transported mid-surgery by drones under the i-Drone initiative.

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ICMR set to bring in evidence-based norms for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of lung cancer

“Additionally, the evidence derived from these systematic reviews and meta-analyses will be systematically assessed for its strength utilising the GRADE. This grading methodology will serve to evaluate the quality of evidence, which will subsequently inform the formulation of recommendations following the application of the Evidence to Decision (EtD) framework,’’ noted…

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ICMR-NITM to host convention on Integrative Health Solutions for Infectious Diseases in Belagavi

ICMR-NITM organizes convention on Integrative Health Solutions for Infectious Diseases in Belagavi, focusing on traditional medicine against diseases.

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"Two-thirds of total patients of NTDs are in India": Former DG of ICMR

India has the highest number of cases for each of the major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the world. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time

ICMR has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List, saying that considerable time has passed since the first such list was released in 2019

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Students urged to consider full-time R&D as career option

ICMR-NITM Director inaugurates science and commerce project exhibition, promoting scientific temper among youth in Belagavi.

The Hindu

Girl’s death owing to KFD intensifies need for vaccine

The recent death of an 18-year-old girl from Hosanagar taluk in a suspected case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) has stressed the need for a vaccine to counter the spread of the infection in Malnad region.

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ICMR initiates steps to provide easy to use non-invasive testing to tackle anaemia in India

ICMR Delhi, has now invited Expression of Interest from the eligible organisations/companies/start-ups manufacturing ‘non-invasive hemoglobinometer’ useful in effective screening of anaemia.

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Compensation to participants in human challenge studies should not incentivise risk-taking

Authors of an Aug 2023 paper argue $20K for 6-month Hep C CHIS study in US is "reasonable". ICMR's Bioethics Unit says payment should take into account loss of wages & time spent. Jake D Eberts disagrees, saying payment should not incentivise risk-taking. Shigella & Zika CHIS studies paid $7,350…

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SCTIMST designated as ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Indian Council of Medical Research has designated Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) as an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE) in recognition of the commendable achievements in Biomedical research.

The Hindu

JSS Medical College receives ICMR recognition

JSS Medical College’s Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CEMR) at the Department of Biochemistry has been recognised by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as the ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (CCoE)

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ICMR-NIP devises online map to make available info on relevant laboratory services to users

ICMR-NIP has launched DISHA, a dynamic online map to provide info on diagnostic public healthcare facilities in India. It enables users to search for public/private facilities & tests. It will help public health experts & government to consolidate diagnostic healthcare system & empower existing labs.

The Hindu

Low on salt: turning the spotlight on kidney organ donors

Kidney donors must be fully evaluated before donation. Age, blood group, and health are all factors. Minor ailments may not be a contraindication. Evaluation should favour donor. Follow-up is essential post-donation. Diet, exercise, and avoidance of drugs toxic to kidneys are key. Salt intake should be monitored as it can…

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U.S. cyber security firm indicates data breach sourced from ICMR

The Central Government is yet to respond to reports about the American cyber security and intelligence agency Resecurity’s alert on the alleged data leak of over 81 crore Indians Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The Hindu

AIIMS to have integrated health study centres

Ayush-ICMR scheme seeks to combine Ayush system with conventional biomedicine to create holistic health care. Aim is to identify gaps in knowledge, conduct integrative research and develop protocols for priority diseases

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