Medicine

‘AI must be used responsibly in medical care’

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the responsible use of AI in healthcare at the CMA Global Conference 2025. This is crucial to prevent potential harms while enhancing medical services.

Iran sanctions mean life-saving medication in short supply

Iran's pharmacies are experiencing a critical shortage of life-saving drugs due to sanctions, impacting public health significantly. Many patients are unable to afford necessary treatments.

Webinar to examine air quality and its impact on lung health to be held on November 23

A webinar on November 23 will explore how poor air quality affects lung health, highlighting rising respiratory illnesses and preventive measures.

Pfizer launches new medication for migraine treatment

Pfizer has introduced Rimegepant ODT, a new oral medication for migraine treatment in India. This drug offers rapid relief without the need for water, addressing a significant health issue.

IIT Madras-Indian Railways jointly launch Omics Translational Research Lab

IIT Madras and Indian Railways have launched India's first Single Cell Omics Translational Research Laboratory to enhance disease research. This initiative aims to improve early diagnosis and drug screening.

AI tool in national disease surveillance helped issue over 5,000 alerts to health authorities: Data

An AI tool has issued over 5,000 alerts to health authorities in India since 2022, enhancing disease surveillance. This innovation significantly reduces manual workload and improves outbreak detection.

The science of weight loss – and why your brain is wired to keep you fat

Weight loss is complicated by biological factors that defend against it, making it harder for individuals to maintain weight loss. New treatments and societal approaches may help address obesity more effectively.

SRM University-A.P. inaugurates ‘Brain Lab’ to advance healthcare and research

SRM University-A.P. inaugurated the BRAIN Lab to enhance public healthcare and biomedical research. It aims to support early detection and treatment of diseases like Parkinson's.

The Download: AI to measure pain, and how to deal with conspiracy theorists

Researchers are developing AI tools to quantify pain, traditionally a subjective measure. This shift could change how pain is treated in medicine.

Rise in diabetic foot condition: Doctors now employ AI for early detection

An AI-powered Diabetic Foot Care Centre opens in Karnataka to improve early detection and management of diabetic foot complications. This initiative aims to reduce amputation risks.

AI cannot replace doctors in healthcare: IISc director

IISc Director Prof. Govindan Rangarajan stated that AI cannot replace doctors, emphasizing the importance of human skills and empathy in healthcare.

Global TB funding lags, reaching only a quarter of WHO targets

Global funding for tuberculosis (TB) treatment and research is only a quarter of what the WHO targets, risking millions of lives. Over 12 lakh people died from TB last year.