New Delhi: The government is likely to stay on the fiscal course-correction glide path in the interim budget for FY25, shunning populist spending or incentives ahead of the summer general election, said people aware of deliberations on the subject. The post-Covid-19 fiscal consolidation roadmap proposed by the government estimates the fiscal deficit at 4.5% of … Read more
Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) researchers have developed 3D-printed face implants for patients suffering from black fungus, which has been reported in COVID-19 patients as well as those with uncontrolled diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other medical conditions. Around 50 implants have already been done on patients from economically weaker sections. The institute … Read more
By Dr Ashna Gupta In the swiftly advancing digital era, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) are exerting an unprecedented influence, reshaping the global landscape across diverse industries. The profound impact of AI permeates every sector, leaving virtually no field untouched by its revolutionary imprint. Over the past two years, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
Staying updated with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations and masking up, especially in crowded places, can reduce the chances of catching air-borne bugs. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Doctors in Singapore are calling on people to vaccinate and to put on a face mask to reduce the usual year-end increase in acute respiratory infections, including COVID-19, … Read more
Kolkata: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will never completely replace a doctor’s job, but medical practitioners knowing the technology will be in an advantageous position compared to those who do not, Prof Andrew Elder, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, has said. AI has the potential to carry out a number of medical tasks … Read more
By Dr Yan Chow The healthcare landscape is being reshaped by new technologies, innovative care practices, disruptive business models, and government regulations that arose during the recent pandemic. The World Health Organisation reported that over 90 per cent of countries faced disruption to their healthcare services from the pandemic. But beyond disruption of care, other … Read more
By Dr Saumya Saluja Health misinformation and social media are inextricably linked in the contemporary milieu. Social media has taken on the role of the primary rostrum for the swift dissemination of health-related fallacies in the modern day due to its ubiquitous integration into our daily lives. Due to its ability to influence important public … Read more
By Atul Rai The revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly altered the landscape of every sector, disrupting age-old practices. The exponential reduction in human labour, combined with extraordinary improvements in accuracy, has ushered in a new paradigm in organisational processes. AI is on the brink of revolutionising healthcare, offering the potential to enhance … Read more
New Delhi: India‘s rising preference for healthy foods is showing up in its imports, with a surge in inbound shipments of avocado, dry fruits, buckwheat and olives, even as those of ice-creams, cakes and confectionery, and salad dressings decline. There is also more demand for and higher imports of fruits and vegetables, amid a general … Read more
By Prof Bejon Kumar Misra When the COVID-19 pandemic tightened its grip on the country, going out for anything, including any exigencies, seemed like a daunting task. Hospitals were overflowing with patients, hospitals beds not available and doctors were struggling to deal with the sudden deluge. At that point, telemedicine seemed like a godsend as … Read more