AI to be used by gynaecs to lower maternal mortality rates

AI to be used by gynaecs to lower maternal mortality rates

Now, gynaecologists will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve women’s health and reduce India’s maternal mortality from the present 88 deaths per 100,000 live births. On Saturday, the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), which has over 45,000 members, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Koita Foundation to establish a centre … Read more

GST 2.0: What gets cheaper, costlier from September 22 after new rates take effect?

GST 2.0: What gets cheaper, costlier from September 22 after new rates take effect?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced the biggest rate overhaul since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, unveiling a simplified two-slab structure under what is being called “GST 2.0”. The 56th meeting of the GST Council approved the abolition of the 12% and 28% slabs, streamlining the regime into … Read more

Huntington’s disease: North Scotland among highest rates in world

Huntington’s disease: North Scotland among highest rates in world

Laura Goodwin and Ken Banks BBC Scotland Brian Watt, with dog Winnie, says he tries to have a healthy lifestyle after his diagnosis in 2016 Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world, according to a new study. Huntington’s is a hereditary disorder that slowly damages the brain, affecting … Read more

Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people

Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people

Rates of bowel cancer are rising among younger adults, with no clear reason why, experts are warning. Although the disease still affects older people far more often, the increase in many countries among the under-50s is concerning, Cancer Research UK says. England is one the countries with the biggest rise, averaging a 3.6% increase per … Read more

Breastfeeding rates going down in Kerala: IAP

Breastfeeding rates going down in Kerala: IAP

The 14th national meet of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics-Infant and Young Child Feeding (IAP-IYCF) and the 10th national meet of the Human Milk Bank Association are being held at the School of Public Health, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram; SAT Hospital; and Ananthapuri Hospital; from November 15-17. Over 150 delegates from within the State and … Read more

NHS bosses attack ‘rip off’ doctor overtime rates

NHS bosses attack ‘rip off’ doctor overtime rates

Getty Images NHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some consultants to make more than £200,000 a year for additional work. That is nearly double the average basic pay for a full-time consultant in England. Many of … Read more

Bombay High Court raises serious concerns over student suicide rates in Maharashtra

Bombay High Court raises serious concerns over student suicide rates in Maharashtra

After the PIL hearing, the High Court called for immediate measures by the State authorities and stated that the mental and physical well-being of students is an integral part of their growth | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Bombay High Court on July 30 raised serious concerns over rising suicide cases among students in Maharashtra. A … Read more

NHAI increases toll rates on key highways in Karnataka, including Bengaluru-Mysuru

NHAI increases toll rates on key highways in Karnataka, including Bengaluru-Mysuru

A toll gate on a highway. | Photo Credit: BASHKARAN N Starting April 1, as part of its annual revision, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised toll rates on the access-controlled Bengaluru-Mysuru and Bengaluru-Hyderabad highways, and on the Hoskote-Devanahalli section of the Bengaluru Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR). On the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled … Read more