Getty Images Screening men born with a high risk of developing prostate cancer, once they reach the age of 45, makes financial sense, a cancer charity says. But Prostate Cancer Research also acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men. There is no prostate-cancer screening programme in the UK, unlike those … Read more
BBC Sir Chris Hoy says cancer diagnosis “was the biggest shock of my life” The NHS will review whether to change its advice on testing for prostate cancer in light of Sir Chris Hoy’s “powerful” call for more younger men to be checked, the health secretary has said. Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris, 48, has … Read more
The Kozhikode Corporation, in association with the Kerala Health department, is planning to conduct a water testing camp in Kommeri where around 28 people have been diagnosed with jaundice. This was decided at a meeting held on Thursday in which the local councillors, corporation health staff and members of the standing committee on health were … Read more
NSUI members stage a protest demanding re-examination of NEET-UG Entrance Exam 2024 over alleged irregularities in its results, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 13, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI The National Testing Agency (NTA) on July 20 announced the centre- and city-wise results for medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which is under the … Read more
Just a few months back, Force Motors launched the 5-door version along with an updated 3-door of the Gurkha SUV. The 5-door Gurkha retails for a price of Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom), while the 3-door Gurkha costs Rs 16.75 lakh (ex-showroom). Prior to this launch, there were a nth number of spy shots of these … Read more
Scientists have launched their first in-human vaccine trial for a highly fatal virus. The Marburg virus is in the same family as Ebola and was discovered in 1967. There are currently no approved vaccines or treatments for the virus, which is listed as a ‘high consequence’ infectious disease by the UK Health Security Agency. Now, … Read more
1 hour ago By Jared Evitts, BBC Newsbeat The Loop Drug testing at festivals is part of an approach known as harm reduction A drug testing charity has warned festival-goers that potentially deadly super-strength MDMA pills are being sold in the UK. The Loop, based in Bristol, conducted tests in the city and at the recent Parklife … Read more
The All India Management Association (AIMA) is gearing up to introduce an updated version of the Management Aptitude Test (MAT), known as MAT 2.0, in the upcoming examination sessions scheduled for May and June. This evolved iteration of the MAT exam aims to encompass a broader spectrum of topics, including current business and economic trends, … Read more
Becky has spoken out as official figures show testing for HIV remains below pre-pandemic levels. Source link
Asthma and Lung UK’s analysis suggests up to 750,000 people in England are misdiagnosed with asthma, costing the government an estimated £132m, every year. While a further £2.2bn is spent on avoidable hospital stays and treatment, as patients with undiagnosed asthma develop life-threatening attacks or incurable lung diseases. Source link