Maharashtra: Two Zika virus cases reported in Pune

Assistant Health Officer at Pune Municipal Corporation, Rajesh Dighe, said, "A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter, who live in the Erandwane area of Pune city, were found positive for the Zika virus. Both were discharged from the hospital. First, a sample from the doctor was sent to NIV Pune after symptoms were seen in him."

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Health Ministry issues guidelines for ethical use of 'leftover, de-identified and anonymous samples' for commercial use

"There has been keen interest from commercial companies in procuring and using the leftover and de-identified samples for the development of commercial kits/products or technologies that have the potential to improve future patient outcomes, provide diagnostic accuracy, or offer therapeutic advancements ultimately benefiting society," the guidelines said.

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Sedentary, non-coffee drinkers at 60% more risk of dying, study finds

The researchers at the Medical College of Soochow University's School of Public Health in China also found that sedentary coffee drinkers were at a 24 per cent lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers sitting for at least six hours a day.

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Health ministry, NBE officials review NEET-PG exam process

"The process of uploading the NEET-PG exam paper starts an hour before the exam is to be held. This time it was postponed as a preventive measure to ensure the exam is held in a transparent and secure manner. New dates will be announced soon depending upon the availability of centres," the source said.

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Doctors must keep prescriptions for Ozempic in check, Danish regulator says

"In the cases we have reviewed, Ozempic has been prescribed for the relevant indication in accordance with the recommendations of the Danish Health Authority," the Patient Safety Authority said.

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PM Modi's 100-day agenda should focus on fundamental public health aspects :AHPI

The newly-elected government's initial 100 days should focus on the importance of promotive and preventive health measures, sanitation under the Swachh Bharat initiative, access to clean drinking water, and improved nutrition focusing on millets. These fundamental public health aspects are essential in preventing diseases and promoting overall well-being

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Candidates express anguish over postponement of NEET-PG by Centre

A candidate who went to Jaipur for the exam told ANI, "The NEET-UG exam's paper got leaked, NEET-PG was postponed 12 hours before, and the NEET-SSC exam date has not been announced yet. This shows how much the government is concerned about the health sector.

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